Rare and orphan diseases: a challenge for individuals and society

There are more than 7,000 around the world. Sometimes they only affect a few dozen people. Their treatment costs a fortu…

HEALTH | January 22 2020 01:40PM
Canada Life aims to eliminate plastic drug cards

Canada Life has announced it has taken a step toward eliminating plastic drug cards.

HEALTH | December 20 2019 11:03AM
Advocate sounds alarm about the future availability of new medicines in Canada

New medicines simply won’t be coming to Canada if the government goes ahead with changes to how the Patented Medicines P…

HEALTH | December 11 2019 01:30PM
Pharmacare plan for Canadians still a question mark

A national pharmacare plan for Canadians holds as many unanswered questions now as it did before the federal election wi…

HEALTH | November 07 2019 01:40PM
Investing in mental health yields significant returns

Organizations that are committed to delivering and measuring employee wellness programs are seeing their investment pay …

HEALTH | November 05 2019 12:01PM
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Pharmaceutical company advocates for more accessible healthcare

McKesson Canada President Paula Keays is appealing to the pharmaceutical and medical industry to improve accessibility t…

HEALTH | November 05 2019 10:06AM
Biosimilars: British Columbia extends transition program

Rising drug costs are plaguing public and private health insurance plans alike. In response to this trend, British Colum…

HEALTH | October 03 2019 11:14AM