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How to use a Migraine Diary
«Migraine is invisible on an MRI…but it is very visible on a diary» Let’s face it, monitoring migraine is important. During your migraine journey, you will try different treatments, and it will be very important to observe what is going on. Of course, if you...
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CGRP antibodies: practical details on access
We need better options for migraine prevention. And, thanks to the persistent researchers who worked so hard on CGRP, we now have a new class of medications, CGRP antibodies. Below is a table of the drugs with the doses, the brand names, and the…
Will Aimovig be covered by public drug plans in Canada?
We have been following the arrival of CGRP antibodies (Aimovig, Emgality) in Canada. Below are a few comments on access and coverage. What is the drug coverage system like in Canada? Canadians pay their medications either through private insurance companies (with plans often linked with…
CADTH supports the reimbursement of Botox for Chronic Migraine
Good News! CADTH supports the reimbursement of Botox for Chronic Migraine Botox was approved by Health Canada in 2011, but reimbursement by public payers was difficult to obtain. Following an updated recommendation from CADTH, access is likely to improve for Canadians with Chronic Migraine. What…