Relief needed for rising prescription drug costs in British Columbia
An opinion urging action to curb drug expenses for BC residents as averages rise from 196 to almost 500 dollars since 1985. It calls for stopping price gouging above the 10 dollar cap, expanding over the counter drug use, and relaxing the 100 day supply rule to ease costs for chronic conditions, with government, manufacturers, and pharmacists sharing responsibility.
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Difficult choice doctors face in staying or leaving their country
Retired doctor recounts converting and expanding a Fort St John building for medical use since the 1980s. He notes costs, local building pride, and the district’s plan for a new facility at 11.6 money, arguing existing structures already meet needs. He discusses attracting physicians to rural BC and praises South African doctors for contributing to healthcare nationwide.
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