16-07-2017 16:58 via montrealgazette.com

Barrette says generic drug deal will save Quebec $1.5 billion over five years

Quebec Health Minister Gaétan Barrette announced Sunday morning that he has reached an agreement with the pharmaceutical industry.
Barrette has been holding talks with the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association to lower drug prices.
Quebec planned to open the generic prescription drug market up for bids, a process that would cut costs by 25 to 35 per cent.Barrette announces a drug agreement he says will save Quebec $1.5 billion over five years
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