Evidence Network

More not always better for prescriptions

By Karen Born and Wendy Levinson Comments Off on More not always better for prescriptions , , , , , , , ,

Canadians are living longer than ever, and we are also taking more medications than ever before. And this can make us sicker, not healthier. A report released last week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that one in four seniors in Canada are taking 10 or more medications. That’s a total of 1.6 […]

Your access to medications should not depend on your job

By Nav Persaud Comments Off on Your access to medications should not depend on your job , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The MPs mulling options for publicly funding medications this week will likely take their sweet time. There is no rush for them because they already have the type of publicly funded access to medications that is being contemplated for other Canadians. While approximately three million Canadians do not take medications as directed because of the […]