82%
Yes
14%
No
72%
Yes
12%
No
4%
Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded
2%
No, we cannot afford to add this at the moment
4%
Yes, but only for low income families
2%
Yes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

Historical Results

See how support for each position on “Prescription Drugs” has changed over time for 1.6m Canada voters.

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Historical Importance

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.

 @9RD923Dfrom Nova Scotia answered…4 days4D

Emphasis should be on overall general health. Making sure the healthy food and programs are available and affordable to keep the population healthy

 @9RC2Y5Xfrom British Columbia answered…5 days5D

Only for drugs that people really need, not for drugs that if a person choose to do so could eliminate the use of drugs

 @8VGS3K4from Manitoba answered…3yrs3Y

Only for medicine required for life affecting reasons such as heart disease, diabetes, after organ transplants etc.

 @8VF2K76from New Brunswick answered…3yrs3Y

No, but Canada's universal healthcare plan should extend to include all natural therapy's and treatments including holistic treatments and healthy diet subsidy prevention.

 @8VD5KLPfrom Ontario answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. Provided that the patient is still in need of the prescription, and not abusing the medication.

 @8VBTBZ5from Manitoba answered…3yrs3Y

Yes for low income people and those who have recurring expensive medication that they need (antidepressants etc)