Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals are playing an increasingly important role in Canadians'
health and Canada's health care system. They save lives, prevent the spread of
disease, improve the quality of life for many, and control pain and suffering.
Their role is likely to grow in the future as technological advances result in
new drug therapies that replace earlier treatment methods or provide new
options where no treatment existed before.
Health Canada is committed to ensuring timely access to safe, effective and
high quality drugs. Our department works with provinces and territories, and
others, to promote optimal drug therapy and focus public funding on
therapeutically beneficial and cost-effective pharmaceuticals.
What Information is Available
In this section, you will find comprehensive information about drug benefit
programs, how federal, provincial and territorial governments cooperate on
pharmaceuticals management, and information on pharmaceutical costs and
pricing and optimal drug therapy. You will also be able to obtain access to key
acts and regulations and pertinent reports.
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