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Canadian Rheumatology Association Position Statement on Biologic Access
June 27, 2024
Biologic medications have become a cornerstone of the treatment for rheumatic diseases in adults and children in Canada. As more biologic options become available, including biosimilars, the ability of patients to access different biologic agents or switch between different formulations is important...
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Canadian Rheumatology Association Position Statement on Criteria for Access to Targeted Agents for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Canada
There are currently significant discrepancies between Canadian provinces and territories in the criteria for access to advanced targeted agents for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. Such targeted agents include biologic medications as well as small molecule inhibitors. In hopes of supporting […]
March 30, 2026
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Canadian Rheumatology Association Position Statement for Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
This new position statement replaces the Canadian Rheumatology Association Position Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination (latest update published March 2022), and advocates for government coverage for vaccines not currently funded for rheumatology patients.
February 18, 2026
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Canadian Rheumatology Association Position Statement on Hydroxychloroquine Monitoring Guidance for Optical Coherence Tomography
The antimalarial drugs, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and rarely chloroquine, are essential drugs in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. HCQ is currently the only anti-malarial drug available in Canada for the treatment of rheumatic diseases...
December 1, 2025