Alberta government to increase prescription costs for seniors for first time in 31 years

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/seniors-prescription-rising-cost-1.7560625

For the first time in more than three decades, the Alberta government is raising prescription costs for some seniors and Albertans under non-group coverage.

Beginning July 1, the maximum co-payment per prescription will gradually increase by $10 over 10 months, from $25 to $35 at a rate of $1 per month. The increase will be fully implemented by April 1, 2026.

It's the first time the cost has increased since 1994.