Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy

Why a Pharmaceutical Strategy?

In December 2008, Alberta Health and Wellness announced the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy. This strategy is being implemented in two phases and is designed to help make drug coverage more accessible, sustainable and affordable for all Albertans.

Phase two, announced October 20, 2009, focuses on generic drug prices and expanding the roles of pharmacists.

• Read more on Phase 2

Phase one, announced December 2008, focuses on the seniors’ drug plan, non-group coverage, rare diseases and an improved drug approval process.

• Read more on Phase 1

More information

News

• Alberta to reduce drug costs and increase access to new drugs NR: October 20, 2009
• Proposed legislation provides more accessible drug coverage, improved drug review process – NR: April 29, 2009
  • Read Bill 34: Drug Program Act
• Government improves seniors' drug plan – NR: April 23, 2009
• Province introduces new pharmaceutical strategy to benefit Albertans – NR: December 8, 2008

Reports

• Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy May 2009
• Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy Stakeholder Consultation Report