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Description - Distribution of NIHB Pharmacy Expenditures ($ millions) - 2012/13 [Non-Insured Health Benefits Program - Annual Report 2012/2013]

A pie chart illustrating the different components of pharmacy expenditures under the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program and the total expenditures by component, in 2012/2013, in millions of dollars and as a percentage of the total.

Medical supplies and equipment paid for through the Health Information and Claims Processing Services system: 30.8 million dollars and 6.7 percent of total; Drugs and Medical supplies and equipment that were managed and paid for through the Health Canada regional offices: 2.1 million dollars and 0.4 percent of total; Contribution Agreements: 11.8 million dollars and 2.5 percent of total; Other costs: 15.7 million dollars and 3.4 percent of total; Over-the counter drugs and controlled access drugs paid through the Health Information Claims Processing Services system: 63.7 million dollars and 13.8 percent; and Prescription drugs paid for through the Health Information and Claims Processing Services system: 338.6 million dollars and 73.2 percent of total. Total NIHB Pharmacy Expenditures in 2012/2013 were 462.7 million dollars.