National Pharmacare Posts

CARP calls for healthcare transformation from Health Minister’s meeting this week; not just more of the same

January 20, 2016

Jan 20, 2016 Toronto, ON: CARP members are looking for transformative change from Canada’s health ministers, not ...

Ask an Expert: How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

January 18, 2016

When prescribed and used appropriately, prescription drugs are a key component of modern health care. However, a July ...

CARP Pre-budget Submission: Eliminating senior poverty today, creating retirement security for tomorrow, improving health care for all

January 10, 2016

Jan 10, 2016 Toronto, ON: CARP’s budget submission calls on the government to restore the age for OAS to 65, ...

CARP hosts a panel discussion on Adult Immunization

November 12, 2015

Every year, millions of dollars are poured into the health care system to ensure all young children receive the ...

The CARP Poll Report: Pain Management

October 14, 2015

Key Findings   October 5, 2015: Three quarters of members suffer from some kind of muscular skeletal condition like ...

Is Canada ready for National Pharmacare?

March 12, 2015

Most developed countries with a universal health care system also provide universal coverage of prescription drugs, ...

The CARP Poll Report: Pharmacare

September 23, 2014

Key Findings September 19, 2014: The vast majority of members have drug plans, mostly private sector, and the vast ...

Ask the Pharmacist: How to Keep Your Medications Working for You

August 11, 2014

Many Canadians live with multiple chronic illnesses and their medicine cabinets may be filling up as a result. In fact, ...

Recap of CMA-CARP Seniors Care Challenge

August 9, 2014

Leading up to the June 30, 2014 by-elections, CARP and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) partnered together on ...

2013-2014 is a Strange Flu Season Indeed: H1N1 – Part Deux

January 24, 2014

Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. Although epidemics of flu happen every year, the timing, severity, ...