Federal government negotiates national pharmacare plan with NDP, considering birth control & diabetes medication coverage initially.

The federal government is considering covering the costs of birth control and diabetes medication as part of a national pharmacare plan currently being negotiated between the NDP and the governing Liberals. The main point of contention in the negotiations is the number of drugs they plan to start with. If an agreement is reached, the plan is to launch with a select few drug categories and work on formulating a more robust national drug plan.

February 14, 2024
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