Insights

Our team members’ insights are regularly featured in policy magazines, peer-reviewed journals, and industry and trade publications on key health sector issues.

Featured Infographics

The truth about the federal drug pricing reform

Health Canada has changed the Patented Medicines Regulations to introduce strict price controls for medicines. But the reforms are based on false assumptions.

How New Medicines are Reviewed and Funded in Canada

Before patients in Canada can get access to a new innovative medicine or new use for a medicine, it must first pass through a complex review process.

How New Oncology Medicines are Reviewed and Funded in Canada

Before patients in Canada can access a new innovative oncology medicine or new use for an oncology medicine, it must first pass through a complex review process.

Publications

Will a pan-Canadian approach to drug purchasing save the provinces money?

November 2013
William Dempster, Adrienne Blanchard and Johanne Chambers | Inside Policy

PHARMAFOCUS 2017

June 2013
Gerry Jeffcott, Bill Dempster | IMS Brogan

The Drug Shortages Challenge: Responses from Governments and Industry

Bill Dempster, Provincial Reimbursement Advisor, August 2012

Provincial and Federal Elections Aftermath: Impact on the Canadian Reimbursement Landscape

Bill Dempster and Blake Johnston, Provincial Reimbursement Advisor, February 2012

Provincial Purchasing Alliances – Drivers, Challenges and Implications

Bill Dempster, Provincial Reimbursement Advisor, February 2011

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