Once drugs are approved by Health Canada, they head to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, an independent federal agency that regulates drug prices. Right now there are more than 100 COVID-19 vaccine projects being conducted around the world. In an interview with CBC's Edmonton AM last month, Tyrrell said prices for the pre-ordered vaccines are ranging from $20 to $60 per dose. Canadian government announced a new vaccine Task Force of researchers helping make sure Canadians get access to a covid-19 vaccine as soon as one is approved. McCabe said the first batch of vaccines will go to high-risk and economically important parts of the Canadian population.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 13:52 UTC