Climate Change Data

Medicure Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Maintain selling, general, and administrative expenditure levels.
  • Maintain market share of AGGRASTAT®.
  • Grow Marley Drug business, including its e-commerce platform.
  • Develop additional cardiovascular products.

Environmental Challenges

  • Dependence on a single product (AGGRASTAT®) for a significant portion of revenue.
  • Increased competition from generic versions of AGGRASTAT® and ZYPITAMAG®.
  • Intense competition in the pharmaceutical market.
  • Consolidation in the healthcare industry leading to pricing pressures.
  • Government regulations impacting the availability of pharmacy drugs.
  • Risks inherent in providing pharmacy services, including product liability.
  • Inability to expand product offerings due to limited financial capacity.
  • Difficulty in obtaining regulatory approvals for products under development.
  • Limited manufacturing experience and marketing resources.
  • Limited product liability insurance.
  • Difficulty in protecting intellectual property rights.
  • Stringent governmental regulations.
  • Potential for legal proceedings.
  • Indemnification obligations to directors and senior management.
  • Exposure to foreign exchange movements.
  • Need to raise additional capital, potentially leading to dilution.
  • Material weaknesses in financial reporting and review process (remediated in 2023).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversifying revenue streams through ZYPITAMAG® and Marley Drug.
  • Implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Developing and implementing a new clinical, product, and regulatory strategy for AGGRASTAT®.
  • Developing additional generic cardiovascular products.
  • Acquiring Marley Drug to expand into the specialty pharmacy market.
  • Launching a national direct-to-consumer e-commerce pharmacy platform.
  • Exploring acquisitions or licensing of other commercial products.
  • Strengthening internal controls and financial reporting processes.
  • Hiring a new CFO and Controller with relevant experience.
  • Obtaining cybersecurity insurance.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young LLP