Scenarios about 'prescription drugs'
Prescription drugs are medications regulated by law that require a healthcare provider's authorization before they can be dispensed to patients. Their development and regulation evolved significantly in the 20th century as governments established agencies like the FDA to ensure safety and efficacy standards. In alternate history scenarios, different regulatory frameworks, pharmaceutical innovations, or access policies could dramatically alter healthcare outcomes and social structures.
What If Canada Had Implemented National Pharmacare in 2018?
Exploring how Canada's healthcare system and society would have evolved if the federal government had implemented a comprehensive national pharmacare program in 2018.