Some Canadian Provinces Have Introduced Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) with Respect

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some Canadian provinces have introduced reference-based pricing (RBP) with respect to drug reimbursement. RBP means that

• A) the cheapest of the most effective drugs, with the least side effects, is reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
• B) the cheapest drug, regardless of its effectiveness, is reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
• C) the most effective drugs, with the least side effects, regardless of cost, will be reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
• D) reimbursement of a prescription will be dependent on the reference group requiring the drug
• E) reimbursement of a prescription will be dependent on the age and economic status of the individual requiring the drug

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