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High drug prices for rare diseases subject of UBC journalism project

CBC News, The Early Edition
Posted: Feb 29, 2016

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Why Canada needs a clear policy on orphan drugs

LARRY LYND and PETER KLEIN
Special to The Globe and Mail
Published Monday, Feb. 29, 2016

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Why are drug prices for rare disease so high? UBC journalism project wants to find out

CBC Radio, The Early Edition
February 29, 2016
Season 2016, Episode 300241071

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UBC brings attention to challenges of rare diseases

Vancouver Metro
Published February 28, 2016

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New UBC journalism project aims to raise awareness about rare diseases

Global News
February 29, 2016