Exchange Rates 2005

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Table of Contents

1. December 2005
2. November 2005
3. October 2005
4. September 2005
5. August 2005
6. July 2005
7. June 2005
8. May 2005
9. April 2005
10. March 2005
11. February 2005
12. January 2005

December 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in April 2005, the exchange rates used are April 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between June 2005 to May 2006

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

November 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in April 2005, the exchange rates used are April 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between May 2005 to April 2006

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

October 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in April 2005, the exchange rates used are April 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Apr 2005 to Mar 2006

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

September 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in April 2005, the exchange rates used are April 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Mar 2005 to Feb 2006

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

August 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in January 2005, the exchange rates used are January 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Feb 2005 to Jan 2006

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

July 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in January 2005, the exchange rates used are January 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Jan 2005 to Dec 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

June 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending June 2005 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the first half of 2005. The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to June 2005 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending June 2005

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in January 2005, the exchange rates used are January 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Dec 2004 to Nov 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

May 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB´s International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2004 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2004.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2004 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2004

New Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-months period ending four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product. The average exchange rates in the following table reflect the PMPRB methodology.

e.g.: A new drug product first sold in January 2005, the exchange rates used are January 2005 since the following table includes four months before the date of the first sale of the drug product as per the Guidelines.

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced between Nov 2004 to Oct 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350.

April 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2004 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2004.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2004 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2004

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced Between Oct 2004 to Sep 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

March 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2004 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2004.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2004 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2004

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from September 2004 to August 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

February 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2004 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2004.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2004 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2004

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from August 2004 to July 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350

January 2005

The methodology for calculating exchange rates for purposes of the PMPRB's International Price Comparisons is described in Schedule 3 of the Compendium of Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.

Existing Drug Products

The simple average of the monthly average noon spot exchange rates for each country for the 36-month period ending December 2004 will be used in the review of prices for existing medicines in the second half of 2004.

The international prices of an existing drug product for the period January to December 2004 can be converted to Canadian currency for comparison purposes by multiplying the local currency price in each country by the corresponding simple average exchange rate.

36 Month Average Exchange Rates Ending December 2004

New Drug Products

Average Exchange Rates for New Drug Products Introduced from July 2004 to June 2005

For more information call our toll-free number: 1 877 861-2350