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flag Ontario denies public funding for effective insomnia drugs, limiting access despite proven benefits.

flag Chronic insomnia impacts thousands of Ontarians, especially in high-stress settings like prisons, worsening mental health and increasing aggression. flag Though newer, safer drugs called DORAs are effective and widely covered in countries like Japan and Germany, Ontario’s public drug plan does not cover them, delaying access for patients. flag Canada’s drug agency recommended excluding DORAs from public benefits, creating a two-tier system where only those with private insurance can access modern treatments. flag Most provinces fund only a quarter of approved psychiatric drugs, with an average 2.5-year delay. flag Experts say including DORAs in Ontario’s plan would improve health outcomes, reduce disability, boost workforce participation, and lower long-term costs, aligning with global best practices.

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