QSA's Week in BioPharma (#6, 2024)
Pharmacare committee formed; Avian flu research funded; NL drug access expanded; Medical device regulation updated.
Start Date: 2024-11-09
End Date: 2024-11-15
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Government Establishes Pharmacare Committee
On November 14, 2024, Health Canada announced the formation of a Committee of Experts to make recommendations on a national pharmacare program. This committee, chaired by Dr. Nav Persaud, aims to advise on operating and financing a universal, single-payer pharmacare system. The committee will engage with varied stakeholders, including provincial and territorial governments and industry experts, to frame its recommendations. A report is expected by October 10, 2025.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
