Drug Expenditure in Canada
Drugs continue to consume an increasing share of Canada's health care dollar, accounting for the second largest category of health expenditures next to hospital services.
Drug Expenditure in Canada, 1985 to 2008 updates trends in drug spending in Canada, primarily from retail establishments, in total, by public and private payers, and by type of drug (prescribed and non-prescribed). Provincial and territorial comparisons are included. International trends are updated based on data from the OECD.
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drugs@cihi.ca
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