Quebec Adds Momentum To Canadian Biosimilar Switching

Canadian Province Becomes Latest To Introduce Switching Program

Quebec has become the latest Canadian province to introduce a biosimilar switching program, following in the footsteps of British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.

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Quebec is the latest Canadian province to switch to biosimilars • Source: Alamy

Momentum is continuing for biosimilar switching in Canada, after Quebec’s government announced that the province would be introducing a biosimilar switching program under its public prescription drug insurance plan, similar to initiatives already being implemented in British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.

While details were not given on which products would be covered by the program, Quebec’s health minister Christian Dubé said...

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