C-18BGovernment of CanadaNDP
Pharmacare Expansion Act
Heart disease and depression are leading drivers of healthcare costs. Universal coverage of these prescriptions could save billions in downstream care.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading✓
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Expands public pharmacare coverage to include cardiovascular medications and mental health prescriptions, building on the 2024 diabetes and contraception coverage.
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Charlie AngusNDPOfficial source
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