Black Canadians more likely not to fill prescriptions because of financial constraints, study finds

A new study finds Black adults in Canada are more likely than white adults to not fill prescriptions because of financial constraints, highlighting a disparity in medication access. The result flags prescription coverage gaps as a major barrier to equitable health care and may prompt policymakers and insurers to review access and coverage policies.

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A new study finds Black adults in Canada are more likely than white adults to not fill prescriptions because of financial constraints, highlighting a disparity in medication access. The result flags prescription coverage gaps as a major barrier to equitable health care and may prompt policymakers and insurers to review access and coverage policies.