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Bill C-64 passes as federal law, promising free prescription contraception and diabetes medication in Canada
November 6, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On October 10, Bill C-64, or the Pharmacare Act, received royal assent and became federal law. The bill works towards a “national pharmacare plan” that will “provide universal, single-payer, first-dollar coverage” across Canada for “specific prescription drugs and related products intended for contraception or the treatment of diabetes.” A group of advocates from the AccessBC campaign “applauds this important step.” The Peak spoke with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, AccessBC committee chair and co-founder, for more information about the bill. AccessBC has had “the goal of making all prescription contraception in BC free” since its…
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BC pharmacists offers prescriptions for minor ailments and contraception
July 5, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer As of June 1, BC pharmacists can assess and prescribe to patients for 21 minor ailments and contraceptives that initially required a visit to a clinic to receive a prescription. Minor conditions on the list…
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BC becomes the first province to offer free prescription contraception to all residents
March 14, 2023By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer On February 28, the BC government released the provincial budget for the upcoming year and announced its commitment to make prescription contraception free for all people who menstruate starting April 1, 2023. The current program…
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The ongoing campaign for free contraception by AccessBC
February 16, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer AccessBC’s campaign has been at the forefront in fighting for access to contraceptives in BC. In a statement to The Peak, a spokesperson for the ministry of health said AccessBC’s advocacy is welcome and “our…
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AccessBC advocates for no-cost prescription contraception
February 15, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer AccessBC is pushing for various types of contraception (such as the contraceptive patch, implant, and oral pill) to be available to all BC residents at no cost. “Access to contraception in BC is recognized as a…
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The next step in women’s sexual freedom is access to free contraceptives
February 10, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Staff Writer As someone who has had the experience of having my birth control switched up about seven times due to side effects, I’m well aware of the cost of prescription birth control. Each switch has increased the…
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