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Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B. C. , especially for young adults
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (398+ words) UBC researchers find out-of-pocket spending fell 83 per cent within two years of universal coverage. Researchers at UBC found that B. C. s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in…...
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UBC study shows good access to abortion pill in B. C. , but gaps remain
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) Most pharmacies in British Columbia can provide the abortion pill mifepristone within days, but uneven access still leaves some women facing barriers to this time-sensitive medication, according to new research." The study, published in JAMA Network Open, offers the first…...
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