Pharmaceutical Supply: The Government of Canada must pursue and adopt effective and proactive approaches to address drug and vaccine supply challenges, including investments in helping rebuild domestic manufacturing looking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for the next unknown pandemic as well as addressing existing and anticipated supply pressures. [...] Positions and Discussion: 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. [...] An effective rare disease strategy must be sufficiently resourced, and all efforts must be focussed on understanding the scope of patients’ and caregivers’ needs, the full extent of necessary financial support and then allocating funds as appropriate, in partnership and consultation with patients and other stakeholders. [...] • The Government of Canada needs to pursue and adopt effective and proactive approaches to address drug and vaccine supply challenges, including rebuilding domestic manufacturing looking beyond the pandemic, preparing for the next unknown pandemic, as well as addressing existing and anticipated global supply pressures. [...] 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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