drugcoverage - Relistor

Medication Brand Name:

Relistor

Active Ingredient:

methylnaltrexone bromide

DIN(s) in Canada:

02308215

francais

Manufacturer/Distributor:

Wyeth Canada

DrugCoverage Category:

Constipation

See Also:

Relistor is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans and is being reviewed for funding by provincial/ territorial programs and federal plans. Reimbursement through special authorization mechanisms or through palliative care programs may also be available for Relistor through some provincial/ territorial programs. For more detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) click HERE.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
	RELISTOR may be covered by private insurance plans. Some plans require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement. For more detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) click HERE.

Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province	Coverage	Program / Eligibility Criteria
AB		Relistor is currently under review by Alberta Health and Wellness
BC		Relistor is currently under review by B.C. Pharmacare
MB		Relistor is currently under review by Manitoba Pharmacare
NB		Relistor is not currently covered by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP)
NL		Relistor is not currently covered by the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP)
NT		Relistor is currently under review by the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program
NS		Relistor is not currently covered by Nova Scotia Pharmacare
NU		Relistor is currently under review by Nunavut Health and Social Programs
ON		Relistor is currently under review by the Ontario Drug Benefit Program / Trillium Drug Program
PE		Relistor is currently under review by the Prince Edward Island Drug Cost Assistance Program
QC		Relistor is not currently covered by the RAMQ.
SK		Relistor is not currently covered by the Saskatchewan Health
YT		Relistor is currently under review by Yukon Pharmacare

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