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Pharmacare not really the answer to lowering drug prices, say industry associations

Health Min. Ginette Petitpas Taylor is tasked with reducing Canadians' high drug prices, but industry stakeholders say it's more complicated than introducing a new national drug plan.

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BY EMILY HAWS
November 15, 2017

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Pharmacare not really the answer to lowering drug prices, say industry associations

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