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International Overdose Awareness Day is a global day of awareness held every year on August 31. Today, I join millions of Canadians in reflecting on the lives lost due to overdose, the grief so many families endure, and the stigma that impacts the daily lives of people who use drugs. I’m also thinking about the social and economic disparities t...

Deliberative processes in health technology assessment (HTA) were the focus of the 2020 HTAi Global Policy Forum; this new article summarizes the discussions that were held over two days in January. Dr. Nicole Mittmann, Chief Scientist and Vice-President of Evidence Standards at CADTH, was one of eighty participants from 22 countries who attende...

A new project on Flash Glucose Monitoring System FreeStyle Libre to Monitor Glycemia in Patients With Diabetes is now available for feedback from all interested stakeholders. Flash Glucose Monitoring System FreeStyle Libre to Monitor Glycemia in Patients With Diabetes Call for Feedback: 2020-07-13 Feedback Due By: 2020-07-27 Consultation Docum...

CADTH is proud to welcome Suzanne McGurn, who begins her role as President and Chief Executive Officer today. Ms. McGurn was appointed by the CADTH Board of Directors after a comprehensive search that was international in scope. She brings to CADTH significant leadership experience and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of governmen...

See Pharmaceutical Reviews Update – Issue 16 for important news and information related to CADTH’s drug review programs. Highlights from this issue include: a consultation on CADTH’s drug reimbursement review procedures a consultation on the Health Canada, CADTH, and INESSS aligned review process changes to the prov...