Million Dollar Meds

Million Dollar Meds Trailer from The Global Reporting Centre

One in 12 Canadians suffers from a rare disease; the majority of these diseases are life threatening and the few treatments available often come with a steep price tag that the average Canadian cannot afford.

The Million Dollar Meds project explores the impact of rare diseases on Canadian families and the astronomical costs levied by pharmaceutical companies, what steps could be taken to control the costs, and how Canada can increase access to treatments that can save or lengthen lives.

This feature-length, interactive documentary won a Jack Webster award for Science, Technology, Health & Environment reporting and an Edward R. Murrow award, International region