The Decibel What to know about Canada’s new Pharmacare bill
Mar 4, 2024
Exploring Canada's new limited Pharmacare bill that provides coverage for two drug categories. Cost analysis suggests an annual cost of 30 to 40 billion but could be reduced to 13 or 14 billion. Discussion on the potential for a universal system in the future and the challenges in implementing a national Pharmacare program.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Canada's Pharmacare Bill and NDP's Advocacy
02:06 • 2min
Canada's Pharmacare Bill: Coverage and Implementation
03:53 • 6min
Cost Analysis and Rationale for Universal Pharmacare in Canada
10:22 • 3min
Navigating the Path to National Pharmacare
13:38 • 9min