Exchange Rates 2003

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Table of Contents

1. December 2003
2. November 2003
3. October 2003
4. September 2003
5. August 2003
6. July 2003
7. June 2003
8. May 2003
9. April 2003
10. February 2003
11. January 2003
12. March 2003

December 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from June 2003 to May 2004

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

November 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from May 2003 to April 2004

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

October 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from April 2003 to March 2004

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

September 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from March 2003 to February 2004

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

August 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from February 2003 to January 2004

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

July 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2003 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2003.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2003 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2003

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between January 2003 to December 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

June 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between December 2002 to September 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

May 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between December 2002 to September 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

April 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between November 2002 to August 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

February 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between August 2002 to May 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

January 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between August 2002 to May 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

March 2003

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2002 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2002.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2002 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36-Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2002

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between August 2002 to May 2003

For information, please call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.