Very briefly, I just want to add that both in the “Pharmacare 2020” report and in another report by our national research network called “A Better Prescription”, just published last year, we articulate how the appropriate use of medicines is one of the key pillars of a national pharmacare system. Appropriateness, affordability, and accessibility are things that are really key. I think you can embed a national strategy on appropriate use and safety into a rational pharmacare program, and as Dr. Gagnon said, that starts with making sure that what you cover is truly evidence-based.
On October 19th, 2017. See this statement in context.