Led by CEO Allan Oberman, today’s visit of @Apotex’s headquarters in Toronto highlighted a truly impressive operation.
Apotex is a strong example of Ontario’s Life Sciences Strategy in action – their work is advancing innovation, strengthening made-in-Ontario supply chains, and supporting the health of families here at home and around the world.
DYK: One in every five prescriptions filled in Canada is made by Apotex!
A huge thank you to Ray Shelley (President, Apotex Canada), for his tireless efforts as Chair of CGPA. And, thank you Ray for agreeing to participate in the Bear Pit Session during the CGPA Annual Members Meeting. Your knowledge of our industry, vision, and leadership helps make us a more effective organization.
According to a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, when a discount card is used to fill a prescription for a brand name drug with a generic equivalent, the average cost to private insurance plans is close to 50% higher than if the generic had been dispensed. (1/3)
While on my way today to cover the Ambassador Bridge trucker protest, I stopped at a truck stop in Woodstock Ontario, where I met Ted McNeill. He had to take a five hour detour to get his truckload of food into Canada. He shared this message to those protesting COVID-19 mandates.
An illuminating (and sometimes sobering) study by consulting firm EY Canada and commissioned by CGPA was just released today. How did our drug supply fair during the worst of the pandemic? How resilient are our domestic manufacturing industry and international supply chain? (1/2)
Rise and shine! Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! Skip the snooze button this morning and join the conversation to help drive Bell donations for mental health initiatives in Canada!
BREAKING NEWS: New, first-time COVID vaccinations in Quebec skyrocket by over 300% after the Canadian province bans the sale of alcohol to the unvaccinated. RT IF YOU THINK THAT THIS IS A GREAT IDEA!
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If you are a not yet vaccinated person 40+ living in Canada
You currently have a 1 in 21 chance of being hospitalized when you get COVID, a 1 in 59 chance of ending up in ICU and a 1 in 76 chance of dying.
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For people waiting for more data before getting the shot
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