Trudeau proposes harmonisation of long-term care standards
In a telephone meeting with the premiers this week, Trudeau proposed harmonised national standards for long-term care, which are currently … read more »
PMPRB reports $2 billion increase in drugs spend in three years
Canada’s Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has released a new report showing the dramatic increase in spending on drugs … read more »
Consultation opened for new Canadian guidelines
The Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) has asked for comments on its proposed new guidelines, due to be enforced … read more »
PMPRB launches revised guidelines for budget impact
Patented medicines launched in Canada are subject to revised guidelines on budget impact analysis thanks to an updated version being … read more »
Canada moves to improve COVID-19 patient access
Health Canada, through Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu, has announced a raft of measures designed to accelerate patient access to … read more »
COVID-19 could bring easier compulsory licensing in Canada
Among the provisions of emergency legislation passed in Canada are rules making it easier for the Government to compulsorily license … read more »
Health Canada reports success of collaboration with USA and Australia
Health Canada has released results from its collaboration known as Project Orbis, linking international agencies to speed-up patient access. In … read more »
Updated: PMPRB consultation on draft Guidelines
Canada’s Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has launched a consultation on its new Guidelines including changes for both grandfathered … read more »
Substantial changes to Medicine regulations in Canada from July 2020
Significant changes have been published, due to come into force in 2020, affecting the countries used by Canada in international … read more »
Trump announces plans to reimport medicines from Canada
The Trump administration has announced plans to combat high medicine prices by reimporting medicines from Canada, where prices are significantly … read more »
