Pharmaceutical Data Tool
This tool provides information on the use of and spending on publicly funded pharmaceuticals across Canada, as well as the designs, payment structures and formularies of public drug programs in Canada. It enables comparable analysis of federal, provincial and territorial drug program trends, designs and coverage.
Data from CIHI’s National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System (NPDUIS) is used to populate this tool. NPDUIS houses pan-Canadian claims-level data on prescription drugs, as well as information on drug programs and formularies for all jurisdictions in Canada.
Instructions
This interactive tool is not fully accessible for navigation with keyboards or to screen readers.
For the most accessible experience, and for additional data, download the data table in XLSX format.
Accessibility
This interactive tool allows you to explore data tables and visualization dashboards. Learn more about how to use it and find definitions for all data elements below the tool.
Mobile
This interactive tool functions properly on desktop view, not on mobile or touch screens. For the best experience, please use this tool on your desktop browser.
Accessible data tables
- Drug Programs in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Formulary Coverage in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Reimbursement Policies in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Markup Policies in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Professional Fees in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Prescribed Drug Spending in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Prescribed Drug Use Among Seniors in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Spending on High-Cost Drugs in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
- Spending on Biologic Drugs in the Pharmaceutical Data Tool (XLSX)
Help and definitions
References
- Canadian Institute for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Information. National health expenditure trends. Accessed October 29, 2024.
- Kwan D, Farrell B. . The Canadian Geriatrics Society Journal of Continuing Medical Education. 2014.
- Charlesworth CJ, Smit E, Lee DSH, et al. . The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2015.
- Canadian Institute for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Information. . 2013.
- Tadrous M, et al. . CMAJ. 2020.
- Canadian Institute for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Information. Trends in public drug program spending in Canada. Accessed October 29, 2024.
- Government of Canada. . Accessed October 29, 2024.
- Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. [presentation to 2021 CADTH Symposium]. November 2021.
How to cite:
Canadian Institute for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Information. Pharmaceutical Data Tool. Accessed April 4, 2025.
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