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What controls exist to ensure that the prices Canadians pay for drugs are reasonable?

April 26, 2017Canadians controls drugs ensure exist pay prices reasonable

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What controls exist to ensure that the prices Canadians pay for drugs are reasonable?

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In Canada, the prices of patented medicines only are subject to direct price controls through the PMPRB. To determine if the price of a patented drug sold in Canada is excessive, the PMPRB applies factors set out in the Patent Act and in its price guidelines.