october 17th

Question 1

t/f: most doctors do not know the cost of drugs they prescribe

Answer 1

true

Question 2

how many Canadian households have a hard time paying for medications

Answer 2

1/4

Question 3

the problem with Canada and drugs

Answer 3

• canadas drug prices are third highest among the 38 organisation for economic cooperation and development
• 1/5 Canadians either don’t have prescription drug insurance or have inadequate insurance to cover their medication needs
  -3 million Canadians do not fill their prescriptions

Question 4

all jurisdictions in canada provide public drug coverage for seniors over 65

Answer 4

this does not mean it is always free but will be at reduced cause

Question 5

Ontario drug benefit program

Answer 5

> 65
<25 not covered by private insurance