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Originally Posted by Elli
Don't get too excited about the generics. Sure, it's great that generics are usually covered by the Canadian govt. But if the generics don't work for you and you need the name brand or something recent (ie: still patented) then you'll need to pull some mighty strings to get the government to cover that for you.
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I was just using a recent event as an example. I had some designer eye drops prescribed last year at a cost of $600 for the smallest container you have ever see. I told the USA pharmacy to keep them and within a week got the exact same thing from the UK for £25.00 including air mail. As a UK citizen living in San Diego I have an advantage, but I see drug companies charging outrageous prices and think to myself no wonder health care is so expensive here ?