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Million Dollar Med$ explores the impact of rare diseases on Canadian families and the astronomical costs levied by pharmaceutical companies, what steps could be taken to control the costs, and how Canada can increase access to treatments that can save or lengthen lives.
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Did you know that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not include the right to have access to a universal healthcare plan?
...and the Canada Health Act does not include drugs outside the hospital environment?
Did you know that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not include the right to have access to a universal healthcare plan?
...and the Canada Health Act does not include drugs outside the hospital environment?
Linda Pare
Her son Trevor has Pompe disease.
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Did you know Canadians pay at least 30 percent more for their medications than other developed countries?
Did you know Canadians pay at least 30 percent more for their medications than other developed countries?
Source: Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, Government of Canada.
The global pharmaceutical
industry expects to have sales
of more than one trillion
dollars by 2020
industry expects to have sales
of more than one trillion
dollars by 2020
Debbie Purcell
Her son Trey has Hunter Syndrome.
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Did you know that a publicly funded national pharmacare plan may benefit Canadians and save money?
Did you know that a publicly funded national pharmacare plan may benefit Canadians and save money?
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What would you do if someone you love was diagnosed with a rare disease?
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