To download a PDF copy of a specific section of the 2nd Edition Canadian Rx Atlas, please click on the appropriate link in the table below.
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| Section Name | Section Text | Slides of Key Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction / Methods / Key findings | ||
| How to use this atlas | ||
| 1 Overall spending | ||
| 2.1 Cardiovascular drugs: Antihypertensives | ||
| 2.2 Cardiovascular drugs: Statins | ||
| 2.3 Antithrombotics | ||
| 3.1 Neurological drugs: Antidepressants | ||
| 3.2 Neurological drugs: Antipsychotics | ||
| 3.3 Neurological drugs: Benzodiazepines and related drugs | ||
| 3.4 Neurological drugs: Gabapentin, pregabalin, topiramate | ||
| 3.5 Neurological drugs: Psychostimulants and atomoxetine | ||
| 3.6 Neurological drugs: Cholinesterase inhibitors | ||
| 3.7 Neurological drugs: Drugs for Parkinson’s disease | ||
| 4 Acid-reducing drugs | ||
| 5 Inhaled drugs for respiratory conditions | ||
| 6.1 Analgesics: Opioid drugs | ||
| 6.2 Analgesics: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | ||
| 7.1 Diabetes drugs: Oral drugs | ||
| 7.2 Diabetes drugs:Insulins | ||
| 8 Oral antibiotics | ||
| 9 Bisphosphonates | ||
| 10 Hormonal contraceptives | ||
| 11 Drugs for erectile dysfunction | ||
| Appendix: Characteristics of provincial populations | ||
