By Caitlin Mims From: bankrate.com Many people rely on medication to maintain their quality of life, and in some cases, keep them alive. But some un- and underinsured Americans have to choose between taking these necessary medications and being able to afford other expenses. In fact, 8 percent of adult Americans in 2015 didn’t take medicine as prescribed because they …
The cost of medication: Prices that are too low could reduce access
SOURCE: Montreal Economic Institute From: Canada NewsWire If Health Canada achieves its goal of lowering the maximum prices for drugs, the health of Canadians could suffer, shows a Viewpoint published today by the MEI. Indeed, in countries that have implemented similar price control policies, new drugs have become less accessible to the population. “In wanting to reduce the prices of …