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I'm actually a proponent of a nationalized prescription plan, but roll it out to everyone, no means testing or requirements.
You cover essentially something like 5000 different base drugs, with scales of economy, the federal government has the ability to seriously lower those drug costs that fall under the umbrella of the majority of Canadians.
Leave the more expensive biologics and brand name drugs to the private plans.
It's a win win for both. Companies will pay lower premiums by not having to pay for the majority of prescription costs (leaving more income for their employees), while at the same time lowering the overall cost to basic drugs.
Means testing such a plan is just a waste of money administratively, and functionally.
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