Medication Brand Name:

Rituxan
 
Active Ingredient:
rituximab
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02241927
 
francais
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Cancer
 
See Also:
Rituxan-Arthritis


The Roche Patient Assistance Program (1-888-748-8926) will investigate reimbursement options for patients who have been prescribed Roche rheumatoid arthritis, oncology and hematology therapies. Rituxan is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans, and through most provincial, territorial and federal drug programs. A summary of coverage is below. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Product Monograph
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
Rituxan is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Alberta Cancer Board.
British Columbia BC Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria through the BC Cancer Agency.
Manitoba MB Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Manitoba.
New Brunswick NB Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by individual New Bruswick hospitals.
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by individual Newfoundland and Labrador hospitals.
Northwest Territories NT Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by individual hospitals treating cancer patients.
Nova Scotia NS Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria determined by individual Nova Scotia hospitals.
Nunavut NU Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria determined by individual hospitals treating cancer patients.
Ontario ON Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Ontario.
Prince Edward Island PE Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria determined by individual PEI hospitals.
Quebec QC Covered Rituxan is covered and according to eligibility criteria determined by individual Quebec Cancer hospitals.
Saskatchewan SK Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Yukon Territory YT Covered Rituxan is covered according to eligibility criteria by Whitehorse General Hospital.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Public Services Health Care Plan Covered Rituxan is covered by the Public Services Health Care Plan
Non-Insured Health Benefits Not Covered Rituxan is non currently on the NIHB Drug Benefit List, however Exception Drug requests may be submitted for consideration.
Veterans Affairs Canada Not Covered Rituxan is not currently on the Veterans Affairs Canada formulary, however special requests for coverage may be submitted for consideration.
 
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