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Sunday House Call, #709, September 15, 2019: Cheap generics lead to worldwide drug shortage
Sunday House Call, #709, September 15, 2019: Cheap generics lead to worldwide drug shortage Topics today include:The Economist writes this week about how cheap generic drug prices have lead to global shortages because they have become unprofitable to produce. Governments looking to create pharmacare programs will likely make the situation even worse. Your calls about…
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The Counterfeit Drug Trade
Original broadcast date: August 9, 2009 The statistics are compelling and disturbing. An article written by Val Jones on the website Science Based Medicine notes the following: – Pfizer Global Security raids resulted in seizure of 11.1 million counterfeit tablets, capsules and vials in 42 countries in 2008. Pfizer seizure of counterfeit drugs in 2008…
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Competition Bureau of Canada investigates generic drug pricing
The Competition Bureau an independent law enforcement agency of Industry Canada recently released a report investigating the pricing and marketing of generic medications in Canada. Their findings were similar to those reported by Brett Skinner of the Fraser Institute several months ago. The Competition Bureau has concerns that despite strong competition between generic medication manufacturers,…
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Pediatric safety concerns about OTC cough and cold products
An October 11, 2007 media advisory from Health Canada raised concerns regarding the safety of “over-the-counter” (non-prescription) cough and cold products in children. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration called for all over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines to be banned. Pharmaceutical companies have issued a voluntary recall of these products…
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Canada’s Drug Price Paradox 2007
What is the true cost of prescription medications in Canada compared to other countries? It is generally assumed that the cost of prescription medications is increasing at a rapid rate. Governments looking for ways to control spending may not be saving as much as they could according to a new study, Canada’s Drug Price Paradox…
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Safety of medication use during pregnancy
What do we know about the safety and efficacy of medications when they are used during pregnancy and breastfeeding? What measures do we have in place today and are improvements needed? A new Alliance of health professionals, academia, patients, health care policy experts and industry individuals has been formed to address these issues The Canadian…