Singh promises full pharmacare within four years, starting with ‘common’ medications

The NDP leader said the party would start expansion with "100 of the most prescribed drugs."

Singh promises full pharmacare within four years, starting with ‘common’ medications

NDP Leader says plan would cover about half of all prescriptions in Canada at a cost to taxpayers of roughly $3.5 billion

Decision to increase medicines access

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to widen access to four medicines, for a further six health conditions, including cancers, from 1 May 2025. “Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the government,” Mr Seymour says.   “Today represents another step forward for cancer patients as the $604 million uplift…

Singh: Universal healthcare isn’t complete until pharmacare is delivered – Wawa-news.com

Full universal pharmacare—the kind Tommy Douglas imagined—means no one is left behind when it comes to the medication they need. Today, Jagmeet Singh announced the next step toward that vision: beginning with essential medicines. “It’s simple,” said Singh. “If your doctor gives you a prescription, you should be able to get it—full stop. That’s what ...

Singh: Universal healthcare isn’t complete until pharmacare is delivered

VANCOUVER — Full universal pharmacare—the kind Tommy Douglas imagined—means no one is left behind when it comes to the medication they need. Today, Jagmeet Singh announced the next step toward that vision: beginning with essential medicines.