MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on prescription drug coverage in Canada.

Provincial Drug Coverage for Vulnerable Canadians spotlights existing government programs that help seniors and low-income Canadians buy prescription medications, and how a national pharmacare plan (an idea being considered by the federal government) may threaten provincial drug programs.

A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Oct. 16.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Yanick Labrie, Senior Fellow
Fraser Institute

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Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org

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