Topic > Expanding Drug Coverage in Canada - 1566

Canada does not have a medical drug coverage program, resulting in drug costs being paid by patients themselves out of pocket, or by a mix of plans private and publicly funded pharmaceutical companies. However, those who have insurance may also face difficulty affording medications because most insurance plans require patient copayments, which is a barrier to accessing needed medications. While provincial governments cover most drug costs for seniors and those receiving social assistance, the provincial government fails to provide drug coverage to individuals who do not have the same benefits, which can result in high non-emergency rates and inability to satisfy one's needs. prescription drugs. Patient payment for their prescription drugs is an important issue, which could negatively impact patients' access to treatment. It is clear that medical drugs can play a huge role in providing treatment for disease and helping to manage chronic health conditions for many people today, and without better pharmaceutical coverage systems, Canadians do not have universal health coverage. The focus of this research paper will be to examine the barriers caused by the lack of prescription drug coverage in Canada, such as financial hardship for people who do not have coverage on their drugs. The article will also review academic journals and studies to relate the benefits that will result in the provincial government paying less for health care if the provincial government wants to include prescription drug coverage in the Canadian Health Care Act. Overall, extending the Health Care Act to drugs will benefit both the provincial government and Canadian citizens. The Canadian health coverage system consists of thirteen independent health facilities...... half of the document...... skillfully helping the poor compared to the rich inequality in medical instruments. It is clear that including pharmacy coverage in our health care law is a multi-faceted topic. There are multiple views and arguments as to why we should not include it in our healthcare system. However, this contribution outlines many reasons for the benefits deriving from the expansion of the health law towards drugs which should push the Provincial Council to take a position on the Pharmacare policy table. There are multiple barriers, however, to overcome these barriers and try to understand that if we were to achieve greater stability and a better quality of life for numerous individuals who need medications, but cannot access them, it will lead to both the population being healthier and lead to the Canadian provincial government saving thousands of dollars on its health care budget.