Issues
Pharmacare & Pharmaceutical Reform
We support reforms which will allow all Canadians to access the medicines they need when needed, equitably and consistently, as outlined in our core positions and principles, and in formal submissions.
National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare Diseases:
BMC’s Submission to the National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare Diseases Online Engagement (March 26, 2021)
Pharmacare Advisory Council:
BMC’s Position Points on Key Recommendations
Statement Regarding National Pharmacare Interim Report Announcement
National Pharmacare Implementation: Patient Perspectives and Considerations
Positions and Considerations Regarding National Pharmacare Funding Options
BMC Survey:
Patient Perspectives on National Pharmacare: Current Challenges, Goals and Implementation Issues
BMC Positions:
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (August 2020)
Pharmacare Position Points: September 2019
Principles & Considerations Regarding Pharmacare
Submission: Standing Committee on Health
Joint Discussion Paper:
Better Pharmacare For Patients: Evaluating Policy Options (Français)
Pharmaceutical Pricing
We support a strong regulatory framework for pharmaceutical pricing which ensures value and an environment which delivers the best possible care for patients.
BMC Positions:
Submission to Finance Canada: Priorities for the Federal Budget (February 18, 2021)
Submission to the Standing Committee on Health: PMPRB Guidelines (November 6, 2020) (français)
Media advisory: PMPRB reforms risk access to drugs, patient organizations warn (October 23, 2020)
Letter to the Minister of Health (August 10, 2020) (français)
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (August 2020)
Submission Regarding PMPRB Revised Draft Guidelines (August 2020) (français)
Letter to the Minister of Health (June 19, 2020) (français)
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (May 2020)
Draft Guidelines to Implement the Patented Medicines Regulations, as amended (February 2020)
Proposed Patented Medicines Regulations (February 2018)
PMPRB Modernization (October 2016)
Safety & Supply
We a support a national regulatory framework which protects Canadian patients, including addressing supply issues like drug shortages which put patients at risk.
BMC Positions:
Submission to the Government of Canada’s biomanufacturing consultation (March 2021)
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (August 2020)
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (May 2020)
Letter to the Prime Minister Regarding COVID-19 and Drug Shortages (March 2020)
Submission to the Food and Drug Administration Regarding Drug Importation (March 2020)
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (March 2012)
Health Technology Assessment
We seek pharmaceutical assessment which incorporates patient-driven evidence and perspectives and leads to improved patient care.
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