IBD doesn’t wait. Why should I?
IBD doesn't wait. Why should I?
Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are forced to try older, ineffective medications before they can try newer ones that actually help. That means:
Quebec has already scrapped these harmful “fail first” policies. It’s time for the rest of Canada to follow.
Patients with IBD can’t afford to wait.
Join us in demanding change so doctors can give the right care at the right time to patients.*
Send a letter directly to your government representative. Tell them they need to end “fail first” policies so IBD patients can access the care they need faster.
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*At this time, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is targeting meetings with Ontario and Nova Scotia government officials as part of a phased approach. We deeply value the voices of all Canadians affected by IBD and hope to build momentum to expand this initiative to other provinces.
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