Journal article
The effects of coxib formulary restrictions on analgesic use and cost: Regional evidence from Canada
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Public insurance plans for pharmaceuticals in Canada differ substantially across provinces in the conditions under which pharmaceuticals are reimbursed. Coxibs provide a good example. Québec had no restrictions on reimbursement for these drugs. Ontario required physicians to submit the clinical indications for their use on the prescription. British Columbia required physicians to seek and receive prior authorisation from the drug …
Authors
Marshall DA; Willison DJ; Grootendorst P; LeLorier J; Maclure M; Kulin NA; Sheehy OE; Warren L; Sykora K; Rahme E
Journal
Health Policy, Vol. 84, No. 1, pp. 1–13
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2007
DOI
10.1016/j.healthpol.2007.04.010
ISSN
0168-8510