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This is Part 2 in a series that we have elected to focus on the pharmaceutical industry as it pertains to describing the pharmaceutical industry,   the supply of drugs and the development of some intelligent measures focused on providing Canadians a healthcare system that is one of the best in the world.    Care has been taken to make certain the information shared is accurate, the opinions are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions, or the philosophies of staff or management.    The series is provided to inform and stimulate discussion among Canadians who are concerned about our drug supply system; how we use this valuable tool and how we manage the consumption of this therapeutic tool.     Access to healthcare for all Canadians is a philosophy that people in other parts of the globe have identified as characteristically Canadian not so different than those other Canadian attributes such as our game is hockey;  the maple leaf and our reputation for being "those nice, polite people living in the frozen north".

We’re Only 42 Million

Our previous post introduced the problems Canada is experiencing with many, long standing shortages of prescription drugs, with a description of the many elements involved in the development of the current shortage that we continue to experience.    Now we add to this already complicated supply formula the demands of the Canadian consumer who continue to look for cheaper alternatives to existing drugs, better...

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This is Part 1 in a series that we have elected to focus on the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on describing some of the current key issues in particular our current supply of drugs and the development of some intelligent measures focused on providing Canadians a healthcare system that is one of the best in the world.    Care has been taken to make certain the information shared is accurate, the opinions are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions, or the philosophies of staff or management.    The series is provided to inform and stimulate discussion among concerned Canadians. Access to healthcare for all Canadians is a philosophy that people in other parts of the globe have identified as characteristically Canadian not so different than those other Canadian attributes such as our game is hockey;  the maple leaf and our reputation for being "pleasant, polite people living in the frozen north".

Drug Shortage in Canada: Ottawa, We Have A Problem

Living in Canada, the shortage of anything let alone prescription drugs, is the furthest from most people's minds.   Unfortunately, as a result of many significant and sustained drug shortages that continue into their third year, that peace of mind has been shattered.   Yes Canada, we have a problem - a big problem. One of unprecedented significance and severity.   In fact, as a pharmacist in community practice for over thirty years, this pharmacist has never seen a drug shortage of this...

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