I just made use of the new National Pharmacare program which came into effect 1Mar2026. Thank you to the BC and Federal Government for making this happen. #CDNPoli #BCPoli #Pharmacare
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One year ago I took part in an announcement with Health Minister, Josie Osborne, on Pharmacare. Starting today, the new plan covers the full cost of many menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) medications.
#womenshealth #mlajennb #menopause #diabetes #pharmacare
Today pharmacare begins in B.C. New Democrats used our leverage in the House of Commons to force the Liberals to deliver this program. Hundreds of thousands will now receive free diabetes medications & menopausal hormone therapy. No more choosing between food and prescriptions. #Pharmacare
Pushed by the fed #NDP, where I was proudly involved, #pharmacare finally advances.Inspired by Tommy Douglas, it begins tomorrow, Mar 1, in BC, covering diabetes & hormone therapy.But it’s not enough.Tell your MP 2 expand pharmacare nationwide & include more essential medications.
Pharmaceuticals for #diabetes and #menopause now covered in BC (starting March 1, 2026). Made possible by underlying federal funding into #Pharmacare. Announced today by Health Minister @josieosborne.bsky.social. islandsocialtrends.ca/pharmaceutic... | #dietary #women
This seems like an easy win for the federal government WITHOUT requiring any more funding than what has already been set aside.
Read Doug Roth, CEO @heartandstroke.bsky.social:
#cdnpoli #pharmacare #medicare #pharma #Atlantic #Newfoundland #Labrador #NewBrunswick #NovaScotia
Pharmacare vs. Benefits: Whether Ontario actively backs a “fill the gaps” model that entrenches permanent reliance on private insurance, or pushes for more universal, public designs that decouple essential medicines from employment.
Keep an eye out for changes to pharmacare, the life and health insurance sector argues strongly against single‑payer pharmacare and in favour of a “fill the gaps” model that preserves and extends employer‑sponsored private coverage. #ONpoli #pharmacare
The federal government committed $1.5B in 2024 to launch #pharmacare, but only $928M has been directed to the first 4 partners.
This means there is enough funding to add #NB, #NS, #Newfoundland to the plan now – a cost-neutral move that would expand access immediately
@heartandstroke.bsky.social
6/6 Press conference at the National Press Theatre tomorrow at 10:30 EST.
Their message: Enforce the act, or watch the system crumble.
Alyssa Pretty, Friends of Medicare
#Privatization #Pharmacare #Surgeries #PrimaryCare #CanadaHealthAct #Federal
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#Pharmacare #PharmacareNow #PharmacareForAll #StopSuffering #Affordability #AffordabilityNow #AffordabilityCrisis #EndPoverty #Equity #FAIRNESS #HumanRights #Action #SpeakUp #CANpoli #CANpolitics #cdnpolitics #CanadianPolitics #Canada
APPLY for EXISTING PHARMACARE in ONTARIO - 5000 ITEMS 🔚 #onPoli #onHealth #Ontario #ontHealth #Pharmacare forms.ontariodrugbenefit.ca/portal/EForm...
At our 2026 Health Summit, @cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social will be celebrating 20 years of major achievements, horizon scanning for challenges, and brainstorming Better Medicare innovations.
Join us on March 27 in Toronto!
#cdnhealth #pharmacare #cdnpoli
TL;DR: the Minister of Health is satisfied with only some of Ontarians having access to the essential medications they need. I believe we can (and must) do better to ensure equitable access to healthcare for all.
#onpoli #health #pharmacare
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Time may be running out on the opportunity to sign a bilateral agreement to ensure Ontarians get free contraception and diabetes medication. We can’t afford to miss this chance.
#onpoli #health #pharmacare
“I think there are reasons for optimism even though, right now, there is no clear plan for implementing pharmacare ... Prior to the next election, this gov't will have to explain what progress has been made toward pharmacare,” said Dr. Nav Persaud. #cdnhealth #pharmacare
The federal government's paused talks with provinces and territories on #pharmacare comes amid a #diabetes epidemic in N.L., potentially holding up access to millions of dollars in funding for essential medicines and medical devices.
#nlpoli
Read the story from Yumna Iftikhar 👇
The PCs won’t say if Health Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham discussed #pharmacare during Nov. 26 meeting with federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel in Ottawa. #nlpoli
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How can Conservatives claim to care about families and workers when they vote against their interests?
Watch and see who’s really stepping up and delivering for Canadians.
#DentalCare #ChildCare #PharmaCare #CareForCanadians
Screenshot of the cover of the linked report entitled "Preparing an Essential Prescription Drugs and Related Products List: A Report From the Advisory Panel"
While there are definitely things to like in the recent Expert Committee #Pharmacare report, the report from Canada's Drug Agency is clearer on the inclusions/exclusions, and underlying reasoning, of a potential national formulary.📜💊 #EssentialMedicines
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VERY disappointed to hear this, PM @mark-carney.bsky.social. There are so may benefits to #pharmacare. A BIG one is financial, for the govt, taxpayers and patients. Let’s not regress on this, please! #cdnpoli #health
Speaking of that expert committee report on Canadian #pharmacare...
""Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare"
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"Instead of giving in to corporate American demands ... the federal government should reach out to provinces and territories to bolster Canada’s publicly funded health-care system" - Nav Persaud
National expert committee report on how to make #pharmacare happen 👉 www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
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🇨🇦 UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE: EXPERTS CALL FOR FULL FEDERAL FUNDING NOW 🇨🇦
The National Pharmacare Committee of Experts has released its final 2025 report.
The verdict? The "fill-the-gaps" model is out. Universal, single-payer coverage for essential medicines is in.
#Pharmacare #CdnHealth #CdnPoli
Screenshot of the cover of the Final Report of the National Pharmacare Committee of Experts 2025 from this link: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/documents/services/publications/health-system-services/health-system-services-report-national-pharmacare-committee-experts/report-national-pharmacare-committee-experts.pdf
Lots to like in this #pharmacare report (it's feisty!) tho I still worry its approach to WHO #EssentialMedicines lets fall through the cracks the many drugs on the WHO EML💊📜, from #albendazole to #tuberculosis drugs, that aren't actually sold in Canada despite being the recognized standard of care.
Canada’s public #pharmacare program appears to be in limbo, with federal health minister confirming Ottawa isn't in talks with remaining provinces and territories to reach deals. #Canada
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