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RSS FeedPosted by Michael Wonder on 27 Nov 2021
It’s time to better support the three million Canadians with a rare disease
25 November 2021 - After finding out her private health insurer would no longer pay for a drug helping with ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Nov 2021
Valeo Pharma obtains public reimbursement for Enerzair Breezhaler and Atectura Breezhaler in Alberta
3 November 2021 - First provincial public listing secured for both asthma medications. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Oct 2021
Alnylam receives positive reimbursement recommendation from the CADTH for use of Givlaari for the treatment of acute hepatic porphyria in adults
18 October 2021 - Givlaari reduces chronic pain, improves quality of life and is the first and only therapy proven ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Oct 2021
Outdated criteria for drug plan reimbursement obstruct evidence based care
12 October 2021 - An important flaw in the funding approach used by Canada’s public drug plans is highlighted by the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Sep 2021
Onpattro (patisiran) now reimbursed in Canada for the treatment of hereditary transthyretin mediated amyloidosis
28 September 2021 - Onpattro is the only treatment that has demonstrated improvement in both polyneuropathy and quality of life ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Sep 2021
Manitoba family calling for province to cover life-changing drug
26 September 2021 - A new drug called Trikafta could be a life-changing treatment option for people living with cystic ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Sep 2021
Ontario providing access to life changing treatment for cystic fibrosis patients
24 September 2021 - Ontario is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Sep 2021
Canada should negotiate a fairer share of drug R&D costs
23 September 2021 - Instead of relying on price regulation, Canada should engage in negotiations about drug pricing. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2021
Vertex announces letter of intent with pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance for public reimbursement of CFTR modulators Extended to Include Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor)
17 September 2021 - Vertex Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has signed a letter of intent with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Sep 2021
A collaborative pilot on current awareness alerts for disinvestment and horizon scanning
31 August 2021 - In 2019, members of the Health Technology Assessment international Interest Group for Disinvestment and Early Awareness and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2021
Evrysdi (risdiplam) receives CADTH reimbursement recommendation for some patients with spinal muscular atrophy
30 August 2021 - Roche Canada today announced that the CADTH Canadian Drug Expert Committee has issued its final recommendation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Aug 2021
Cystic fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding
20 August 2021 - An Ontario teen living with Cystic Fibrosis and her mother are hoping to shine a light ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2021
CADTH welcomes transfer of drug safety and effectiveness network
13 August 2021 - CADTH welcomes today’s announcement by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Health Canada that they ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Aug 2021
Halifax man devastated after insurer reverses decision to cover $25,000 cystic fibrosis drug
13 August 2021 - Stefan Strecko says he's pleaded with Canada Life to cover cost of 'miracle' drug. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2021
Canadian agency loses a battle in effort to force a drug maker to lower ‘excessive’ pricing
4 August 2021 - In a withering ruling, a Canadian appeals court overturned a controversial decision issued four years ago ...