Why are we paying so much more for drugs than Europe?

A considerable amount of prescriptions, in many cases generously prescribed by some doctors, are wasted by patients. Furthermore, the belief that more prescriptions equals better health is wrong.
Canada is wasting billions of dollars a year on overpriced drugs, writes Angelo Persichilli.
TORONTO—A few weeks ago, Canadian consumers rejoiced because the cost of prescription drugs in Canada were lower than in the United States. But do they know that the cost of drugs in Canada is much higher than in most of the European countries? Laureano Leone, born in Italy, with a degree in phar...

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