MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on prescription drug coverage in Canada.
Provincial Drug Coverage for Vulnerable Canadians spotlights existing government programs that help seniors and low-income Canadians buy prescription medications, and how a national pharmacare plan (an idea being considered by the federal government) may threaten provincial drug programs.
A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Oct. 16.
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