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SGLT2 Inhibitors at Low GFR: Are We Drawing the Line in the Wrong Place?

by Daniel Schwartz | Apr 4, 2026 | Clinical Trials

Access to Care SGLT2 Inhibitors at Low GFR: Are We Drawing the Line in the Wrong Place? The SGLT2 inhibitors have had a profound effect on chronic disease management, in particular, in those living with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, or seeking to reduce...

PharmaCare in BC: Bridging the Gaps in Prescription Coverage

by Daniel Schwartz | Jul 24, 2025 | Health Policy

Access to Care PharmaCare in BC: Bridging the Gaps in Prescription Coverage     Medication coverage in British Columbia is meant to ensure everyone can get the drugs they need. Yet, in my experience, many patients still face barriers. In this post, I’ll...
Reducing Prescription Drug Costs in Canada

Reducing Prescription Drug Costs in Canada

by Daniel Schwartz | Sep 25, 2023 | Guidance for Patients, PHSP

Access to Care Reducing the Cost of Pharmaceuticals in Canada Canada is well-known for its universal healthcare system, which provides all citizens and permanent residents with access to medically necessary hospital and physician services without direct charges at the...
Tips for Starting an SGLT2 Inhibitor

Tips for Starting an SGLT2 Inhibitor

by Daniel Schwartz | Dec 14, 2022 | Guidance for Patients

CLINICAL TRIALS TIPS for STARTING AN SGLT2 inhibitor SGLT2i inhibitors (eg empagliflozin, dapagliflozin, canagliflozin) have a phenomenal evidence base and have been shown to be beneficial in diabetes, heart disease (particularly heart failure) and kidney disease....
Ten Ways Health IT Could Improve Access to Physicians

Ten Ways Health IT Could Improve Access to Physicians

by Daniel Schwartz | Dec 10, 2022 | Healthcare IT

HEALTHCARE IT 10 Opportunities to increase access to physicians through IT efficiencies In Canada (and elsewhere) we are facing unprecedented barriers in accessing physicians (both primary care & specialty care) & other healthcare providers. Many barriers...
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    • SGLT2 Inhibitors at Low GFR: Are We Drawing the Line in the Wrong Place?
    • PharmaCare in BC: Bridging the Gaps in Prescription Coverage
    • Reducing Prescription Drug Costs in Canada
    • Tips for Starting an SGLT2 Inhibitor
    • Ten Ways Health IT Could Improve Access to Physicians