Innovative solutions needed to control drug costs, says Express Scripts Canada

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By The IJ Staff | April 14, 2020, 9:16 a.m.

While the trend for overall private drugs is up only one per cent, prescription drug benefits continue to be threatened by the growing use of high-cost specialty drugs, says Express Scripts Canada.

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