drugcoverage - Brand Name Medication

Medication Brand Name:

Brand Name Medication

Active Ingredient:

chemical ingredient

DIN(s) in Canada:

00000000

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Manufacturer/Distributor:

Pharma Company Name

DrugCoverage Category:

Cancer

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Brand Name Medication is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans, provincial/territorial drug benefit programs and federal drug plans. Summary information on coverage through the different plans is given below. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE or for assistance, please call the BRAND Patient Assistance Program at 1-877-888-8888.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada

Brand Name Medication is covered by most private insurance plans for it's approved indications (see product monograph for indications). Some plans may require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement. To determine if BRAND is covered by your private insurance plan, call the insurance company that provides your drug benefits. If you do not have this number, call the human resources department of the employer (who either you, or your family member work for) to obtain it. When calling, ensure you have your group benefits policy number and the drug identification number (DIN) available. The DIN for BRAND is 00000000. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
AB		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by Alberta Health and Wellness through the Special Authorization mechanism.
BC		Brand Name Medication may be covered according to eligibility criteria through the BC Cancer Agency
MB		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria under the Pharmacare Exception Drug Status Program.
NB		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP) under the Special Authorization process
NL		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program's (NLPDP) Special Authorization provision
NT		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program through the Exception Drug mechanism
NS		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by Nova Scotia Pharmacare through the Exception Drug Status (EDS) process.
NU		Brand Name Medication is under review by the territorial funding agency.
ON		Brand Name Medication is not currently covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program (including the Trillium Drug Program).
PE		Brand Name Medication is covered by the Exceptional Drug Status (EDS) program of the PEI Drug Cost Assistance Program.
QC		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by the RAMQ and is on the liste de médicaments d'exception.
SK		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Saskatchewan Health, Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch under the Exception Drug Status Program.
YT		Brand Name Medication is covered according to eligibility criteria by Yukon Pharmacare under the Exception Drug Status.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
Non-Insured Health Benefits		Brand Name Medication is covered by the NIHB through the Exception Drug mechanism
Veterans Affairs Canada		Brand Name Medication is covered by Veterans Affairs Canada through Special Authorization Formulary Benefits
Public Services Health Care Plan		Brand Name Medication is covered as an eligible expense through the PSHCP
Interim Federal Health Program		Brand Name Medication may be covered by IFHP with prior authorization