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Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Health released the following statement in reaction to the UCP government hiking prescription costs for Alberta seniors

 “The UCP government increasing prescription costs on seniors is bad news for seniors struggling with the cost of living.

 

“Increasing the cost of medications doesn’t improve health care or make things more affordable – it does the exact opposite.

 

“Because this increase is per prescription, more seniors will be forced into making a choice – medicine or food, or rent, or insurance, or utilities bills, all of which have increased in cost due to this incompetent and cruel UCP government.

 

“In the end senior’s health will suffer, they will need more care because they can’t afford medication, and the added strain on the entire health-care system will impact all Albertans.“

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