Drug Misuse Costs Canada Health Care System
A review estimates 50 percent of Canadians do not take prescriptions as directed, costing the health system 7 to 9 billion dollars annually. Non compliance drives about 10 percent of hospital admissions and up to 25 percent for the elderly. During Pharmacy Awareness Week pharmacists urge informed, responsible med use and remind patients pharmacists are available to help.
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