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Canadians are Paying more for Prescription Drugs than other Countries

While this country is still waiting for the Pan-Canadian Purchasing Alliance (PCPA) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals to come to an agreement regarding the cost of Kalydeco, Health Ministers of Ontario, Alberta and Yukon want to meet with the chief executive of … Continue reading

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Negotiating A Price For Kalydeco

The problem with negotiating a price for Kalydeco in Canada is without question a complex one, and not just because of the astronomically high price Vertex wants for this miraculously effective drug. First of all, Vertex seems to hold all … Continue reading

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Good News About Kalydeco From Nova Scotia

Today we finally (!) had some good news regarding the funding of Kalydeco. In an interview with CBC’s Elizabeth Chiu, Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine stood up for CF patients, like Carys Nurse and Tim Vallillee, and committed to … Continue reading

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