Ottawa signs $40M deal with Saskatchewan to offer drug coverage for rare diseases

The Saskatchewan and federal governments have announced an agreement for coverage of select new drugs for rare diseases. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, July 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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SASKATOON - The Saskatchewan and federal governments have announced an agreement for coverage of select new drugs for rare diseases.

Ottawa says the plan is to invest more than $40 million to cover three drugs that treat certain cancers and a urinary issue. 

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