Some Canadian Provinces Have Introduced Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) with Respect

Some Canadian provinces have introduced reference-based pricing (RBP) with respect to drug reimbursement. RBP means that

A) the cheapest of the most effective drugs, with the least side effects, is reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
B) the cheapest drug, regardless of its effectiveness, is reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
C) the most effective drugs, with the least side effects, regardless of cost, will be reimbursed through the provincial drug plan
D) reimbursement of a prescription will be dependent on the reference group requiring the drug
E) reimbursement of a prescription will be dependent on the age and economic status of the individual requiring the drug