Drug Expenditure in Canada, 1985 to 2008
Since 1985 drug expenditure has consumed an increasing share of Canada's health care dollar. In 2008, spending on drugs is expected to have reached $29.8 billion, representing 17.4% of total health care spending. Among major categories of health expenditure, drugs account for the second largest share, after hospitals.
Drug Expenditure in Canada, 1985 to 2008, in the series of National Health Expenditure Database Reports, updates trends in drug spending in Canada between 1985 and 2008, 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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Drug spending estimated at $30 billion in 2008
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drugs@cihi.ca
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