• NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
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    8 days ago

    I just wish we had full pharmacare in Canada. I know we got a partial rollout but I got laid off and lost my insurance and the actual price of some of my medicine is way crazier than I expected.

    The last time I went to pick up medication, it cost me $450 (CAD) for only for 3 prescriptions which insane. Its nearly half of my EI which already pays less than what my rent is

    Luckily I actually just got hired by another place and should have insurance again but damn, our system is still terrible

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      8 days ago

      Crazy idea, but medication should cost nothing. Nobody should have to choose between groceries and getting the medications they need.

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        8 days ago

        You’d get no complaints from me. I don’t understand why you can go to the doctor which is covered by the government, but any medication for the treatment the doctor literally prescribed is something only those with insurance can have