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B.C. families pay less at the pharmacy starting April 1

B.C. families pay less at the pharmacy starting April 1

British Columbians will soon notice they are paying less for many of the generic prescription drugs they need for their health. Starting April 1, a new drug pricing regulation will reduce the price of generic drugs to 25 per cent of the brand name price, from the current rate of 35 per cent of the brand name price. The price will further drop to 20 per cent in April 2014. read more

Families Health Monday, April 1, 2013 12:00 PM

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B.C. continues to expand primary and community care

B.C. continues to expand primary and community care

Regional health authorities will receive up to $50 million annually over the next three years for targeted primary and community care programs to better support patients and their families. read more

Families Health Friday, March 1, 2013 10:00 AM