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OTTAWA (April 19, 2018) – Consumer Health Products Canada (CHP Canada) and its members today welcomed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health’s recognition of the value of self-care in its national pharmacare report. The report calls on the federal Minister of Health to improve access to new non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for use in self-care by working with her provincial and territorial counterparts to better coordinate their regulation.

“Reducing the delays in access to new medicines for use in self-care can improve overall access to affordable medicines and reduce healthcare costs,” said Karen Proud, Read More >

Today Marks International Self-Care Day – New Survey on Canadians and Health Literacy

July 24, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – According to a new survey by Consumer Health Products Canada (CHP Canada), Canadians with higher health literacy scores tend to enjoy better health. Overall, the health literacy of Canadians compares well with Europeans in terms of health knowledge and disease prevention, though Canadians struggle more with navigating the healthcare system, Read More >

Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la Journée internationale des autosoins – Nouveau sondage sur les Canadiens et leur niveau de littératie en santé

Le 24 juillet 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Selon un nouveau sondage de Produits de santé consommateurs Canada (PSC Canada) les Canadiens mieux renseignés en matière de santé ont tendance à profiter d’une meilleure santé en général. Dans l’ensemble, le niveau de littératie des Canadiens en matière de santé se compare avantageusement à Read More >

Produits de santé consommateurs Canada dit qu’offrir davantage de choix en vente libre aux Canadiens favorise les auto-soins.

Le 9 mars 2017 (Ottawa,  ON) : Il serait possible de dégager un milliard de dollars du système de santé canadien et de l’économie en général simplement en mettant trois catégories de médicaments d’ordonnance en vente libre. Ces économies proviendraient du coût réduit des médicaments, de la réduction du nombre de consultations médicales et de la baisse du nombre d’heures d’absence au travail, Read More >

Consumer Health Products Canada says giving Canadians more OTC choices makes self-care sense.  

March 9, 2017 (Ottawa, ON): One billion dollars could be freed up in the Canadian healthcare system and broader economy by switching just three categories of medication from prescription to over-the-counter (OTC). The savings would come from reduced drug costs, fewer doctor visits, and less time spent away from work, according to a new study by the Conference Board of Canada released today. Read More >