Medication Brand Name:

Eprex
 
Active Ingredient:
epoetin alfa
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02240722, 02288680, 02243239, 02231587
 
francais
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Janssen-Ortho Inc.
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Cancer
 
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Eprex 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. Eprex reimbursement assistance line 1-877-793-7739.
Product Monograph
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
Eprex is covered by most private insurance plans (see product monograph for indications). Some plans may require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement. Healthcare professionals and patients with prescriptions can access more detailed information (including special authorization forms) by clicking HERE.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Covered Eprex is covered by Alberta Health and Wellness through the Special Authorization mechanism.
British Columbia BC Not Covered Eprex is not currently covered by BC PharmaCare.
Manitoba MB Covered Eprex is covered through Manitoba Pharmacare under Exception Drug Status (EDS) coverage, Part 3 of Pharmacare drug benefits.
New Brunswick NB Covered Eprex is covered by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP) under the Special Authorization process
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Covered Eprex is covered by the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) under the Special Consideration Provision
Northwest Territories NT Covered Eprex can be covered by the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program through the Exception Drug mechanism
Nova Scotia NS Covered Eprex can be covered by Nova Scotia Pharmacare through the Exception Drug Status (EDS) process. Eprex is also covered by Cancer Care Nova Scotia for selected hematological malignancies.
Nunavut NU Covered Eprex can be covered by Nunavut Health and Social Services through the Exception Drug Mechanism.
Ontario ON Covered Eprex is covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program (including the Trillium Drug Program). It is listed on the ODB Formulary with criteria.
Prince Edward Island PE Covered Eprex is covered through the Exceptional Drug Status (EDS) program of the PEI Drug Cost Assistance Program
Quebec QC Covered Eprex is covered by the RAMQ and is on the liste de médicaments d'exception.
Saskatchewan SK Not Covered Eprex is not currently covered by Saskatchewan Health, Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch
Yukon Territory YT Covered Eprex can be covered by Yukon Pharmacare under Exception Drug Status
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Non-Insured Health Benefits Covered Eprex can be covered by the NIHB through the Exception Drug mechanism
Veterans Affairs Canada Covered Eprex is covered by Veterans Affairs Canada through Special Authorization Formulary Benefits
Public Services Health Care Plan Covered Eprex is covered as an eligible expense through the PSHCP
Interim Federal Health Program Possible Coverage Eprex may be covered by IFHP with prior authorization
Canadian Forces Health Service Covered Eprex is covered by Canadian Forces Health Services
 
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