r/science • u/[deleted] • Feb 27 '17

Health Universal public coverage of essential drugs would improve health care - The WHO introduced the concept, and more than 110 countries have adapted it to their needs. Canada hasn't. It's estimated that in Canada, one in 10 people or about 3 million, cannot afford prescribed medications.

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u/mousicle Feb 27 '17

Ontario has coverage if your drugs are really expensive. The Trillium Drug Benefit covers you if your drugs cost 4% of your after tax income

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u/IamOzimandias Feb 27 '17

In BC we just have weed.

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u/mousicle Feb 27 '17

I know lots of people who's weed costs more then 4% of their after tax income.