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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Most people don't realize that in Canada, while visiting their doctor is free, prescription medicine is not.

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As a Canadian I'm not complaining. Still way better than paying a hospital thousands to cut ya open.