Hello, everyone, and how are you this fine, sunny morning? The middle of the week has arrived, as you may know, so why not celebrate with a delicious cup of stimulation? After all, you made it this far, which is a likely sign of surviving another few days. And of course, no prescription is required, which is a good thing. And while you drink up, you can peruse some of the tidbits we have assembled to help you start the day. Hope you conquer the world and, as always, do keep in touch. …
Canada’s Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, which is set to gain new powers next year, may be “more forgiving” in setting price caps for drugs that treat rare diseases, Reuters writes. The disclosure comes as some advocates warned the pricing reforms would hurt patients. The Canadian government announced final regulations meant to cut drug spending on Friday, and the reforms allow the board to consider the cost-effectiveness of medications. Canada’s patented drug prices are among the highest in the world.
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