July 20, 2010
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Pepsi Refresh ProjectVOTE FOR THE BC EPILEPSY SOCIETY!We need YOU to vote for seizure awareness. The BC Epilepsy Society has entered to receive a $5000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. However, it is the public who decides who gets the grant through an online vote. Funds from this grant will go towards the expansion of our Partners in Teaching program in childcare settings. This program provides free training and resources on seizure first aid and recognition. This helps provide a safe and supportive environment for children with epilepsy. Please vote for our grant at: http://www.refresheverything.ca/youcantswallowyourtongue You can vote once a day, every single day until August 31st. It’s just one click – and every single vote is needed. Pass on the voting link to your friends, families, and co-workers. You can also post it on your Facebook page or Twitter it. Thank you for your support! |
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New Ministry of Health AnnouncementBC TO REDUCE GENERIC MEDICATION COSTSThe price of generic drugs in British Columbia will drop to 35% of the brand price, following an agreement by the Province with the B.C. Pharmacy Association and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores. “We are lowering generic drug prices and making improvements to our drug system to benefit all British Columbians,” said Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon. “Quite simply, we were paying too much for some of the most popular drugs for high blood pressure, heartburn, depression, epilepsy and cholesterol. Change was needed if we want to keep drug costs sustainable and redirect the money to cover new drugs and provide better services.” Currently, generic drug prices in B.C. average about 65% of the brand-name cost. This new agreement, will see PharmaCare reduce the price it pays to pharmacies for generic drugs to 35%. It begins on July 28th and will be phased in over three years. The government says the savings will also include B.C. residents if they are covered by PharmaCare, in an employer-union-paid medical plan, or for those paying for medication out-of-pocket. Since the majority of people taking medication for epilepsy in BC use a generic version of their medication, most people will be paying less for their anti-epileptic medications. However, also on July 28th, the maximum dispensing fee for pharmacies will increase by 50 cents to $9.10. Fees will go up an additional 50 cents on October 15th, 2010 to $9.60, on July 4, 2011 to $10 and on April 2, 2012 to $10.50. This increase is meant to help assist pharmacies cope with the decrease in funding for generic medications and to assist in the retention and development of pharmacies in small communities. For more information, go to the Ministry of Health Services website, or contact the BC Pharmacy Association at 604-261-2092, 1-800-663-2840, or at info@bcpharmacy.ca |
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BC Epilepsy Society ScholarshipsCONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERSThe BC Epilepsy Society is proud to announce that we have awarded eight scholarships worth $1000 each to individuals living with epilepsy throughout the province. The winners will be entering or continuing their post-secondary studies in a range of fields. This includes visual arts, science, music, pharmacology, theater, nursing, and child and youth care. Each applicant submitted an essay about their experiences and how to raise awareness about epilepsy. You can read some of their essays on the BC Epilepsy Society blog. We had over double the number of entries from last year. This highlights the increasing need for educational funding. The BC Epilepsy Society is dedicated to continuing to help fulfill that need to help improve career and self-development opportunities for people with epilepsy. Information about our scholarship program is available from www.bcepilepsy.com, or by contacting our office at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com |
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