Drug Supply and Shortages: The federal government must adopt and implement effective and proactive approaches to address drug and vaccine supply challenges, such as intermittent and ongoing shortages of drugs, vaccines, and other therapeutic products. [...] As its mission, the BMC seeks timely access to a comprehensive range of medically necessary, safe, and effective drugs and related treatments, informed by patient-driven evidence and values, and delivered equitably and affordably to all patients in Canada. [...] The role and contribution of the CDA must be clearly articulated and focused on improving patient care and outcomes and funded accordingly. [...] Drug and Vaccine Supply and Shortages • Disruptions to drug supply, including intermittent and ongoing drug shortages and drug discontinuations, are critical and long-standing with critical implications for patient care and outcomes. [...] The BMC seeks timely access to a comprehensive range of medically necessary, safe, and effective drugs and related treatments, informed by patient-driven evidence and values, and delivered equitably and affordably to all patients in Canada.
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