Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

Expert talks breakthrough treatment for diabetes symptoms

JACKSON, Tenn. — Diabetes Alert Day recognizes diabetes and its complications. One condition, known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, affects up to 50% of diabetes patients. The symptoms include chronic pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. Typical treatment for DPN focuses on pain management, but WinSanTor, a biotechnology company, has created a drug that promotes nerve regeneration rather than masking the pain. “You know, the fi…

Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

Yukon Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee says health system becomes more inclusive and equitable when ensuring those with diabetes can get essential medicine and supplies

Yukon's $9.5M pharmacare deal will cover birth control, diabetes medication

The Yukon and federal governments have signed off on a deal that will provide universal access to birth control and diabetes medications for Yukoners.

Parents suffer even more from their child's diabetes than the little ones themselves - Constant worry exhausts them mentally, according to a survey.

Pharmacists’ Expertise in Contraceptive Counseling Amid Ongoing Challenges

Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, discussed the unique expertise pharmacists possess in order to counsel patients seeking any type of contraceptive product.

BC PharmaCare: Get help paying for medications and medical supplies - Province of British Columbia

PharmaCare is British Columbia’s publicly funded program that helps B.C. residents pay for some prescription drugs, medical supplies and pharmacy services.