An Ontario doctor can prescribe a breakthrough cancer drug in three clicks. Globally, other doctors are forced to 'play God'
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A comprehensive investigation exposes the stark disparity in cancer drug accessibility worldwide. While Ontario physicians can rapidly prescribe Merck's Keytruda through streamlined processes, healthcare providers in developing nations face impossible decisions due to prohibitive pricing. This analysis examines how pharmaceutical costs create a two-tier medical system, forcing doctors in resource-limited settings to make life-or-death rationing decisions, ultimately highlighting the urgent need for equitable drug pricing policies and global healthcare reform.
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An Ontario doctor can prescribe a breakthrough cancer drug in three clicks. Globally, other doctors are forced to 'play God'
A global investigation reveals how the high price of Merck’s blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda locks out patients in lower-income countries.
