I understand the CDR needs to be transparent and accountable—this would be to the Diabetes Association—and that it must coordinate with all the other reviews that are happening. I also know you agree that the CDR is the foundation for a national drug strategy, and that we want the highest level of coverage.
So how would we increase the role of CDR? It is supposed to be the first step. The provinces came together two years ago, saying they want a national drug formulary. It is a priority area. What is the status and the progress toward that push for a national drug formulary? That's number one.
Number two is, how would CDR get provincial drug plans to implement its recommendations, assuming the recommendations are faster, more transparent, better at peer processes, and all those things you're pushing for?