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Prescription drug misuse in Alberta : everyone’s problem

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The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is harming too many Albertans. Ease of access and affordability of medications such as opioid pain relievers, stimulants, tranquillizers and sedatives,... More ≫

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The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is harming too many Albertans. Ease of access and affordability of medications such as opioid pain relievers, stimulants, tranquillizers and sedatives, can quickly and easily lead to addiction. Compounding this ease of accessibility and affordability is the false perception that if a health care practitioner prescribes these medications, they are safe. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides statistics on the prevalence of prescription drug use and misuse, outlines the main issues that need to be addressed, and provides four recommended actions to address the problem.

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Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy phase two : generic drugs

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy included two phases. The second phase, announced in October 2009, focuses on generic drug prices and expanding the roles of pharmacists. This fact sheet focuses on how generic drugs will be approached in this second phase of the strategy.

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Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy phase two : Alberta pharmaceutical strategy

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy included two phases. This fact sheet provides an overview of the second phase of the strategy, which was announced in October 2009. This phase focuses on generic drug prices and expanding the roles of pharmacists.

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Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy phase two : pharmacists and pharmacies

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy included two phases. The second phase, announced in October 2009, focuses on generic drug prices and expanding the roles of pharmacists. This fact sheet focuses on how this second phase of the strategy will affect pharmacists and pharmacies.

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Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy phase two : brand name drugs

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy included two phases. The second phase, announced in October 2009, focuses on generic drug prices and expanding the roles of pharmacists. This fact sheet focuses on how brand name drugs will be approached in this second phase of the strategy.

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Alberta pharmaceutical strategy [2008]

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Alberta Health and Wellness announced the creation of a Health Action Plan for Alberta in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. The majority of... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness announced the creation of a Health Action Plan for Alberta in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. The majority of working Albertans are not covered by government-sponsored programs, and spending on drugs is increasing at a rate three times higher than that of physician or hospital services. To support the development of an Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, two consultations were undertaken in 2008. The Strategy outlined in this document is a response to the findings and recommendations of these consultations, and its goal is to make drug coverage more accessible, affordable, efficient and therapeutically effective.

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Alberta rare diseases drug program : fact sheet

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy was implemented in two phases. The first phase introduced a program to cover catastrophic drug costs for Albertans with rare diseases, which is briefly described in this fact sheet.

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Drug approval process : fact sheet

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy... More ≫

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In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans. The strategy was implemented in two phases. The first phase included an improved drug approval process, which is briefly described in this fact sheet.

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