2026 Changes in CPI
For the Annual Review of the 2026 data of patented medicines to be conducted in 2027, Staff will assess list price increases taken in 2026 against the 2025 CPI factors set out in Table 1.
Table 1. CPI Factors Applied in the 2026 Annual Review
| CPI Period | Change in CPI |
|---|---|
1-year |
2.1% |
2-year |
N/A 1 |
1 The 2-year CPI factor is not applicable in the 2026 Annual Review. For the Annual Review in February 2027, medicines first sold between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025 will be assessed using only the 1-year CPI factor.
For additional information on how these CPI factors are applied in the Annual Review process, please refer to the Guidelines for PMPRB Staff.