by John R. Graham

Contents

• Introduction
• The degree of price difference
• Why are Canadian prices lower?
• Generic drugs
• The unintended consequences of the PMPRB
• Conclusions
• Policy implications
• Notes
• References
• Acknowledgments & About the author

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