Nova Scotia is contemplating providing coverage for Lucentis, the leading macular degeneration treatment. According to Maureen MacDonald, Nova Scotia's health minister, the province may pay for … [Read more...]
New Brunswick Covers Lucentis Treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Lucentis, the leading treatment for the eye disease wet macular degeneration is now covered through the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Plan (NBPDP). The November 16 announcement ensures that people … [Read more...]
British Columbia Approves Lucentis Funding for Macular Degeneration
April 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Source - The Canadian Press VICTORIA, B.C. — The B.C. government will start funding two new drugs to treat people suffering from a disease that could cause blindness for seniors. Health … [Read more...]
Lucentis Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador
April 1, 2009 By 2 Comments
Lucentis has been approved for treating macular degeneration in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. In their latest budget the Newfoundland and Labrador Government announced $2.8 million to … [Read more...]
Avastin Complications Investigated
December 10, 2008 By 1 Comment
Macular Degeneration Patients treated with Avastin in Canada have shown a spike in eye inflammations causing public health authorities to investigate the problems among those patients that have been … [Read more...]
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