Expenditure-weighted averages of the relative price of generic versions of the essential medicines in Canada and specified comparator countries, May–July 2016
| Variable | United States | Sweden | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of essential medicines with 1 or more generic equivalent in Canada and comparator country | 55 | 29 | 51 |
| Total expenditure on prescriptions for brand-name and generic versions of essential medicines with 1 or more generic equivalent in Canada and comparator country, Can$ billions | 2.98 | 2.51 | 3.22 |
| Expenditure-weighted average relative price of generic versions of essential medicines, comparator country relative to Canada, % | |||
| Using 5-year average exchange rates to convert currencies | 53 | 40 | 16 |
| Using GDP purchasing power parities to convert currencies | 47 | 44 | 16 |
Note: GDP = gross domestic product.