Table of Contents

Current Issues in Pharmaceutical Price Regulation in Canada –
Is it Time to Rethink Canada's Pharmaceutical Patent Policy?

The Issue …

Canada’s Patent Policy: Does it control Drug Costs?The Canadian Prescription Drug Market

Canada’s Patent Policy: Does it control Drug Costs?(cont'd) Average Cost of a Prescription: Brand vs. Generic

Canada’s Patent PolicyIs it the best stimulus for R & D?

Canada’s Patent PolicyIs it the best stimulus for R & D? (Cont’d)

Canada’s Patent Policy– Is it a stimulus to Investment and Exports?

Conclusion - Drug Patent Regime is Failing

Proposals …

Proposals Cont’d

Proposals Cont’d

Presentation Author

Jim Keon,
President, Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association
( http://www.cdma-acfpp.org )

PMPRB Email

pmprb@pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca

PMPRB Symposium 2002, List of Presentations

http://www.pmprb.com/symposium2002/present-e.html