drugcoverage - Torisel - Wyeth Canada

Medication Brand Name:

Torisel

Active Ingredient:

temsirolimus

DIN(s) in Canada:

02304104

francais

Manufacturer/Distributor:

Wyeth Canada

DrugCoverage Category:

Cancer

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Torisel has been approved for sale in Canada for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Torisel is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans, some provincial and federal programs and is being reviewed for funding by other provincial/ territorial programs and federal plans. The Torisel Access Program (1-877-482-7457) will research and investigate reimbursement options for patients.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
	Torisel may be covered by private insurance plans. Some plans require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement. The Torisel Access Program (1-877-482-7457) will research and investigate private reimbursement options for patients.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
AB		Torisel is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
BC		Torisel is covered according to eligibility criteria established by the BC Cancer Agency.
MB		Torisel is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
NB		Torisel is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
NL		Torisel is covered according to eligibility criteria by individual Newfoundland and Labrador hospitals.
NT		Torisel is currently under review by the territorial drug program.
NS		Torisel is covered according to eligibility criteria established by Cancer Care Nova Scotia.
NU		Torisel is currently under review by the territorial drug program.
ON		Torisel is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Ontario.
PE		Torisel is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
QC		Torisel is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
SK		Torisel is covered according to eligibility criteria established by The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
YT		Torisel is currently under review by the territorial drug program.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
Public Services Health Care Plan		Torisel may be covered by The PSHCP
Non-Insured Health Benefits		Torisel coverage is under review by the NIHB
Veterans Affairs Canada		Torisel coverage is under review by Veterans Affairs Canada