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Canada should negotiate a fairer share of drug R&D costs
23 September 2021 - Instead of relying on price regulation, Canada should engage in negotiations about drug pricing. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2021
Vertex announces letter of intent with pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance for public reimbursement of CFTR modulators Extended to Include Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor)
17 September 2021 - Vertex Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has signed a letter of intent with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Sep 2021
A collaborative pilot on current awareness alerts for disinvestment and horizon scanning
31 August 2021 - In 2019, members of the Health Technology Assessment international Interest Group for Disinvestment and Early Awareness and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2021
Evrysdi (risdiplam) receives CADTH reimbursement recommendation for some patients with spinal muscular atrophy
30 August 2021 - Roche Canada today announced that the CADTH Canadian Drug Expert Committee has issued its final recommendation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Aug 2021
Cystic fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding
20 August 2021 - An Ontario teen living with Cystic Fibrosis and her mother are hoping to shine a light ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2021
CADTH welcomes transfer of drug safety and effectiveness network
13 August 2021 - CADTH welcomes today’s announcement by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Health Canada that they ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Aug 2021
Government of Canada negotiates additional agreement with Moderna for vaccine supply beyond 2021
13 August 2021 - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians by securing ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Aug 2021
Halifax man devastated after insurer reverses decision to cover $25,000 cystic fibrosis drug
13 August 2021 - Stefan Strecko says he's pleaded with Canada Life to cover cost of 'miracle' drug. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Aug 2021
Canadian agency loses a battle in effort to force a drug maker to lower ‘excessive’ pricing
4 August 2021 - In a withering ruling, a Canadian appeals court overturned a controversial decision issued four years ago ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2021
Court topples Canadian ruling that one of world's most expensive drugs is excessively priced
3 August 2021 - Soliris was originally approved to treat two blood disorders affecting about 180 Canadians, with the list price ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2021
Frustrated cystic fibrosis patient speaks out after drug coverage denial
30 July 2021 - Twenty eight year old cystic fibrosis patient Stefan Strecko says he went from jubilation to devastation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jul 2021
Advisory panel to develop a framework for a pan-Canadian prescription drug list
27 July 2021 - An Advisory Panel has been convened by CADTH to provide Health Canada with a recommended framework ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jul 2021
Dupixent (dupilumab injection) receives positive recommendation from CADTH and INESSS for the treatment of severe asthma
22 July 2021 - Recommendation supported by multiple clinical trials that demonstrated a reduced frequency of asthma exacerbations compared to placebo, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jul 2021
Cystic fibrosis patients upset over recommended restrictive criteria for life saving drug
15 July 2021 - 'By narrowly defining accessibility and continuation criteria CADTH’s recommendation overlooks many of Trikafta’s significant benefits,' says chief ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2021
'A price on your life': Toronto cystic fibrosis patients slam review process while waiting for access to life-saving treatment
13 July 2021 - While Health Canada approved Trikafta for patient use on June 18, 2021, it is still not ...