Introduction
What is a National Pharmacare Program?
A National Pharmacare Program is a commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement a public drug plan that is universal, comprehensive, evidence-based and sustainable (Morgan, et al. 2015). Recently, the World Health Organization made it a priority by declaring that all nations need to ensure access to necessary medicines through pharmaceutical policies (Morgan, et al. 2015).
In the past, there have been many calls by the public for a Canadian pharmacare program; however, there is little progress (Morgan, et al. 2015). With rising costs of pharmaceuticals, public health insurance programs have financed nearly all expenditures on medical care (99% public)
What is a National Pharmacare Program?
A National Pharmacare Program is a commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement a public drug plan that is universal, comprehensive, evidence-based and sustainable (Morgan, et al. 2015). Recently, the World Health Organization made it a priority by declaring that all nations need to ensure access to necessary medicines through pharmaceutical policies (Morgan, et al. 2015).
In the past, there have been many calls by the public for a Canadian pharmacare program; however, there is little progress (Morgan, et al. 2015). With rising costs of pharmaceuticals, public health insurance programs have financed nearly all expenditures on medical care (99% public)