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. 2012 May;7(4):10-7.

Drug shortages: searching for a cure

Marc-André Gagnon  1
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Drug shortages: searching for a cure

Marc-André Gagnon. Healthc Policy. 2012 May.

Abstract
in English, French

Shortages of prescription generic drugs have recently made headlines in Canada and elsewhere. The causes and possible solutions for these shortages are still unclear. With the failure of "market forces," has the time come to establish a Crown corporation to ensure the supply of essential drugs?

Les pénuries de médicaments génériques ont récemment fait les grands titres au Canada et à l'étranger. Les causes et les solutions possibles à ces pénuries font encore l'objet de débats. Étant donné l'échec des “forces du marché”, le temps est-il venu de créer une compagnie publique pour assurer l'approvisionnement en médicaments essentiels?

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