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1. New pricing regulations may restrict access to innovative drugs in Canada

   We should all be concerned about Canadians who have difficulty paying for their prescription medications. Unfortunately, Ottawa’s response—to increasingly regulate the prices of all patented medicines—is misguided. Simply forcing ...

2. Changes to Ontario drug program a (very small) step forward

   The original OHIP+ provided limited coverage to a population that largely didn’t need assistance. ...

3. Budget 2018 lays groundwork for possible national pharmacare program

   In most countries with universal health care, patients share the cost of treatment—surgical or pharmaceutical. ...

4. Ontario’s new prescription drug plan misses the mark

   The recent announcement from Queen’s Park about a new program (called OHIP+) that will provide “free” prescription drugs for Ontarians under 25 is a misguided exercise in rebranding that sets a dangerous precedent for future policy. ...

5. National drug program won’t help Canadians who need it most

   Appeared in the Toronto Sun Calls for a government-operated national drug insurance program have been getting louder over the past few months, culminating most recently with premiers from across the country signing a “prescription” for “National Drug ...

6. National drug plan for Canada? Look before you leap!

   Appeared in the Windsor Star Calls for a national drug insurance program, commonly referred to as Pharmacare, can regularly be found in Canada’s media. While access to prescription drugs is an important component of any well-functioning healthcare system, ...

7. Drug Coverage for low-income families: The Canadian Reality and Lessons from Switzerland and the Netherlands

   Modern medicines are essential for improving health outcomes, alleviating pain and suffering, increasing longevity, and reducing expenditures on other medical services. While there is merit to pursuing a policy that expands access to those in need, it ...