Together we can make it better! New medicines and vaccines improve and save lives while reducing hospitalization, surgery and other health costs. Federal and provincial governments in Canada have been working to improve access and choice but important gaps persist. By working together, we can make Canada a world leader in giving Canadians access to innovative new medicines and vaccines to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases. The Rx&D International Report on Access to Medicines looked at the accessibility of medicines available in Canada and compared the finding to 24 other countries. The results showed Canada ranked 20th out of 25, next to countries like Turkey and Iceland. Canada’s Common Drug Review (CDR) recommended only 56% of the drugs studied for public funding, far less than the 73% average for the other 24 countries. Canada is well below the average and Canadian patients deserve better.