Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Did you know that the Canada Health Act generally only covers visits to doctors and hospitals? Typically, drugs and medication are not covered.

Many Canadians are covered via their employer, while some patients rely on government-funded public healthcare plans for their drugs and prescriptions.

Watch the video to hear pharmacist Douglas Brown explain why drugs and medication are playing a larger role in today's healthcare landscape than ever before.

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This video series has been re-branded as the Manitoba Moonshot. manitobamoonshot.ca