An Overview of the Landscape in Canada

Appropriate use of medications is a complex topic and information on appropriate use of medications is not always publicly or easily available.

We developed an infographic with current data on appropriate use to build a common understanding of what appropriate use means and how it impacts people in Canada.

The infographic aims to: 

• explain what appropriate use means
• share information about potentially inappropriate medications
• showcase some available data that illustrate how these concepts impact people in Canada.
   

This infographic was developed in collaboration with the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN) based on a rapid review of the literature. 
 

An Overview of the Landscape in Canada 

Appropriate Use Strategy  

Our Appropriate Use Strategy will guide us in building a collaborative, coordinated, pan-Canadian approach to the appropriate use of medications that improves safety, health outcomes, and sustainability. We will do this by:

• Empowering the public, patients, and caregivers to make informed choices with their medications that reflect their personal goals and values
• Equipping clinicians with evidence-based tools to help them deliver care aligned with best practices
• Supporting policy-makers and decision-makers in implementing appropriate use programs and policies based on the best available evidence and patient perspectives
• Connecting health system partners to limit duplication, maximize resources, and share learnings on promising programs.