Prescription drugs are not included in Canada's healthcare system. Dental and optical aren't either. Each province has a drug program where people can pay a mon

Prescription drugs are not included in Canada's healthcare system. Dental and optical aren't either. Each province has a drug program where people can pay a monthly fee (depending on income) and get drugs inexpensively (cost depends on income). For example, I pay $30/month for my provincial drug plan and never pay more than $15 for however many prescriptions I am picking up from the drug store. Some people pay for their own health insurance and others get it through their employer. Also, those on social assistance or over 65 are also on a similar provincial drug program.