Thank you, Mr. Chair. You're doing a fine job today.
One of the things I'm concerned about is that we are talking about increasing access to pharmaceuticals. I think we should be aware that without controls, it could be a dangerous and costly thing. In Canada we have challenges with over-prescription and with prescription drug abuse. I'd like your opinion on these questions.
We've heard from different witnesses that up to 40% of seniors are on inappropriate medication. Mr. Eisenschmid, I think you mentioned the role pharmacists could play in catching this. Mr. Emberley, I think you worked for the British Columbia government, and you are an expert on the optimal use of medication.
Have you guys ever run the numbers on how much money could be saved by the public system if medication were more properly prescribed to patients?