Sexual Health Clinics and Centres, and Pharmacare

In October of 2024, leading health organizations from across Canada celebrated the passing of landmark pharmacare legislation. Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, received royal assent, establishing the foundational principles for the first phase of Canada's national universal pharmacare program with the introduction of universal, single-payer, first-dollar coverage for prescription drugs, starting with coverage for diabetes and contraception medications. This marks a significant step toward improving drug access, affordability, and equity nationwide. To make this legislation a reality, sexual health centres and clinics must have a seat at the table in the pharmacare rollout.