The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has officially introduced a bill aimed at establishing a national pharmacare program. This legislative move, tabled in the House of Commons, is designed to bring Canada closer to offering comprehensive drug coverage to its citizens. Health Minister Mark Holland has detailed the government's pharmacare plan, which includes a commitment to cover essential medications such as some diabetes treatments and contraception, including successfully capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. The introduction of the bill comes just a day before the deadline negotiated with the NDP, showcasing the government's urgency in addressing prescription drug costs. Notably, the plan has sparked various reactions, with some critics highlighting concerns over the program's details and financial implications. Despite these criticisms, the Trudeau government and supporters argue that the pharmacare bill is a significant step towards making vital medications more affordable for Canadians, with assurances that it will not significantly impact the budget.
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Today, we are one step closer to Universal Pharmacare - starting with access to diabetes medication and contraceptives. Whether you're a student or a senior - a mom, dad, or a grandparent - no matter your income - you'll have access to medication that you need and deserve. https://t.co/IN4pV9vh2k
⚠️ CANADA'S PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PLAN LIKELY WON'T IMPACT BUDGET, MINISTER SAYS (Reuters) Canada's Liberal government on Thursday introduced broad outlines of a national scheme to cover the cost of prescription drugs and said it will not mean a lot of extra spending in the…
We're delivering National Universal Pharmacare to make vital medications more affordable for Canadians. https://t.co/6SZwf4bxxb
Health Minister Mark Holland has released the long-awaited details of the federal government's pharmacare plan, with a commitment to cover some diabetes treatments and contraception. https://t.co/Mbs4fqjGUr .
Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program day before March 1 deadline Initial program expected to include coverage for contraceptives, insulin & diabetic supplies, for ex glucose monitoring https://t.co/zDco5TAhGo
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has introduced a bill in parliament that moves Canada closer to a national drug coverage program. https://t.co/PXi1qtp8AL
Canada's pharmacare legislation has been tabled in the House of Commons. READ MORE: https://t.co/eCir6SE68q https://t.co/eCir6SE68q
#BREAKING: Health Minister Holland tables pharmacare framework legislation https://t.co/SNYaqTi1wv
Liberals to table Pharmacare bill one day ahead of deadline negotiated with NDP https://t.co/Ej0JOIKqKc
Our Thursday Sun Media editorial: Feds’ pharmacare plan short on detail, big on cost https://t.co/D2YeQyguup
Peter Zimonjic: The pharmacare bill is coming today — here's what you need to know How a national drug plan would work, why experts say it's needed and what it might cost https://t.co/PVu2v01nqd
Trudeau government to unveil national pharmacare bill today #cdnpoli https://t.co/CR6r6GKBPy
Opinion: Alberta’s knee-jerk reaction to pharmacare puts its residents at a disadvantage https://t.co/6WY0CL57Uk
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I’m continuing the fight against Big Pharma to lower prescription drug costs for older Americans—including successfully capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. This is great progress, but I won't stop until we lower the price of all prescription medication, for all people.