We play an active role in breaking down and analyzing current events in the healthcare industry for our members, policy influencers and the Canadian public.
Our team produces media releases, reports, policy papers and other informative content to keep you up to date on the most pressing issues facing our industry. Here in our resources section, you’ll find our most recent work.
For the second year in a row,
we saw considerable growth
in the number of claimants
with an 8.5% increase, making
it the main driver of overall
cost. This increase in claimants
was balanced by a low single
digit increase in the cost per
claimants of 2.7%. Read the full report.
This study examines the contribution of the Canadian research and development (R&D) pharmaceutical sector on the Canadian economy in 2021. […]
In many areas of high unmet patient need, early access to new medicines through clinical trials are the only option for Canadian patients. There are over 3,000 ongoing clinical trials in Canada which provide significant value to patients. Early access to innovative treatments improves health outcomes, increases quality of life, and gives hope to patients and their loved ones. Clinical trials also provide value to our healthcare system, research ecosystem, and economy.
For the second year in a row,
we saw considerable growth
in the number of claimants
with an 8.5% increase, making
it the main driver of overall
cost. This increase in claimants
was balanced by a low single
digit increase in the cost per
claimants of 2.7%. Read the full report.
Reimagining Canada’s Approval and Reimbursement System for Innovative Medicines February 2022
Canadians wait two years for access to new medicines through our public drug plans. That’s a full year longer than patients in most other peer countries. Two years can feel like a lifetime for a patient waiting for access to life-saving medicines or treatments.
More than 23-million Canadians depend on access to medicines and vaccines through employer-sponsored private plans.
Use this tool to search for brand name drugs to view their current negotiation status.
Learn more about the negotiation process from the pCPA.
One of Innovative Medicines Canada’s guiding principles is to offer solutions to challenges in the Canadian health system. Access to new medicines is one such challenge.
Use this beginner’s guide to understand the basics of how our industry works.
Everything you need to make an informed decision about our industry.
Breaking down and analyzing current events in the healthcare industry for our members, policy influencers and the Canadian public.
Informative content to keep you up to date on the most pressing issues facing our industry.
