Quebec in spat with group representing Canada’s generic pharmaceutical industry
QUEBEC — The association representing Canada’s generic pharmaceutical industry is slamming the Quebec government’s plan to resort to tendering in order to get cheaper generic prescription drugs.
Health Minister Gaetan Barrette said Wednesday the government will proceed with tendering as of July 1.
He said talks with the industry fell apart after its representatives walked away without giving a reason.
Without accusing pharmaceutical companies of collusion, Barrette did say prices are often “very similar from one company to another, which is very surprising.”