CARP backs Ontario Drug System Reform
This week, CARP supported Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthew’s announcement of drug system reforms that will dramatically reduce the price of generic drugs and expand patient services provided by pharmacists. Read more
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OFL applauds “gutsy” move by Health Minister to lower generic drug prices
The Ontario Federation of Labour, Canada’s largest labour federation representing one million workers, enthusiastically welcomed last week’s reform announced by Ontario’s Health and Long Term Care Minister. OFL President Sid Ryan, who was one of the speakers at the media conference to support the initiative, told reporters that for workers, retirees, people who rely on Ontario’s Drug Benefit Program, and the general public, lower pricing and expanded access is great news. Read more
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Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation Responds to Ontario Government Announcement Regarding Drug Reform
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation (TSX: SC) today responded to the Ontario Liberal Government's announcement with respect to plans for further drug reform in the province. Read more
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Pharmacist: If government cuts are implemented, say goodbye to the level of service you're used to receiving at your local pharmacy
by Rita Winn, Community Pharmacist, Oshawa
Ontario's pharmacists are proud of the role we play in front-line patient care. From seniors and patients with chronic illness to moms and dads with small children at home – and everyone in between – local pharmacists are often the first entry point into the health-care system. Read more
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Drug reform to save $500M
Consumer groups are welcoming sweeping changes to the prescription drug market announced this week by the Ontario government, saying the proposed ban on subsidies from drug manufacturers will lead to lower prices and better care. Read more
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Drug changes panned, praised... But groups say health care will benefit from savings
by Lee Greenberg
Consumer groups are welcoming sweeping changes to the prescription drug market announced this week by the Ontario government, saying the proposed ban on subsidies from drug manufacturers will lead to lower prices and better care. Read more
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The public has no obligation to support the prevailing profit margins of national drugstore chains
You could be paying much less for generic drugs if the provincial governments are successful in getting rid of the rebates the drug companies pay drug stores to stock their products. click here
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Cancer drug costs creating hardships
Hamilton patients are re-mortgaging their homes to pay for cancer drugs that costs tens of thousands of dollars. Read more
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CARP welcomes proposed Reform to Ontario’s Drug System
TORONTO, ON: CARP welcomes the announcement of proposed reform to Ontario’s Drug System which will lower the cost of generic drugs for all Ontarians and expand patient services provided by pharmacists. Read more
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Pharmacy cuts in drug battle worry Windsor seniors
Every month, Anna Beneteau gets her prescription medications delivered from Shoppers Drug Mart right to her door. For the 85-year-old, it's not a perk, but an essential service. She doesn't drive and relies on a number of drugs to keep her well. The delivery service is free but she always tips the driver. Read more
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Two Part Pension Reform Video Presentation by Susan Eng
Susan Eng, CARP VP of Advocacy spoke at to the Ontario Federation and Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress at a pension summit held in April 2010. Read more...
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Lower generic drug prices coming to a drug store near you - but drug store chains fighting it
You could be paying much less for generic drugs if the provincial governments are successful in getting rid of the rebates the drug companies pay drug stores to stock their products. However, the drug store chains are putting up a fight and there’s no telling where this will end but you should be alert to pressure tactics at the drug counter. please click here
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Previous Issues of CARP Action Online
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Nova Scotia Budget
Nova Scotia’s NDP government released its provincial budget on April 6th 2010. Finance Minister Graham Steele said his $9-billion deficit budget was a deficit-busting plan and a “smart, strategic and steady plan”.Read more
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Saskatchewan Budget Analysis
Saskatchewan will likely be one of the only Provinces in a position to boast of its balanced budget in 2010-11; March 25th 2010, the government of Saskatchewan forecast a surplus of $20 million... Read more
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Manitoba Budget
Manitoba’s budget 2010-2011 fits into its five-year economic plan, a plan the Government says will continue to tackle the deficit while they continue to invest in services and to stimulate the economy. Read more
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Minister’s Open Letter to Industry: Don’t Take it Out on the Patients
Deb Matthews, the Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care has written to the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association and the Ontario Association of Chain Drugstores saying that she is perplexed by recent industry communications that imply the reforms will prevent pharmacists from providing services and counseling to patients. False, says the Minister, who says pharmacists are already [and will continue to be] compensated for these services by the Ontario government. Read more
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Ontario Government Prescription Drug Reform Video
This brief video produced by the Ontario Ministry of Health features Susan Eng, CARP VP of Advocacy. It briefly explains how the Province is reforming Read more...
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Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Men - Part I
by Dr Mailis-Gagnon
As promised, men will not be forgotten. Since the purpose of my articles is to provide public education and bring to the forefront important pain-related issues, today’s topic is a very large one that may be relevant to lots of men, although it is certainly not the only painful condition that affects men. http://www.actionontario.ca/
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CARP Ontario Budget Poll Report
CARP members in Ontario are disappointed with the Ontario budget, more so than national members are with the recent federal budget. There is wide agreement that the focus of the budget should be jobs and growth creation, rather than deficit reduction, but few think it will be effective at either, and, as a result, almost half our Ontario Read more
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