Senior Access

to Medications: Why It’s Difficult in Canada and What Can Be

While Canada’s healthcare system offers many strengths, access to medications for seniors remains an area of deep concern. The financial burden, inconsistent provincial coverage, bureaucratic delays, and system complexity create a landscape that is difficult to navigate particularly for a population that often requires the most care. Closing these gaps requires a concerted effort: policy reform, a national pharmacare plan, better patient navigation tools, and empowered advocacy. Only then can we ensure that aging in Canada does not mean aging without the medications needed to maintain health, dignity, and independence.