Medication Brand Name:

Avastin
 
Active Ingredient:
bevacizumab
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02270994
 
francais
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited /
Hoffmann-La Roche Limitée
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Cancer
 
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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. Avastin is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans, and also through some provincial 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
Avastin is an eligible benefit through some private insurance plans. Some plans may require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Alberta Cancer Board.
British Columbia BC Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by the BC Cancer Agency.
Manitoba MB Not Covered Avastin is not currently covered by Cancer Care Manitoba.
New Brunswick NB Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by the New Brunswick Department of Health.
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by Newfoundland and Labrador hospitals.
Northwest Territories NT Not Covered Avastin is not currently covered by the Northwest Territories.
Nova Scotia NS Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Nova Scotia Department of Health.
Nunavut NU Not Covered Avastin is not currently covered by Nunavut prescription drug programs.
Ontario ON Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by Cancer Care Ontario.
Prince Edward Island PE Not Covered Avastin is not currently covered by the province of PEI.
Quebec QC Covered Avastin is covered as an exception drug listed on the Formulary–Establishments.
Saskatchewan SK Covered Avastin is covered according to eligibility criteria by The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Yukon Territory YT Not Covered Avastin is not currently covered by Yukon Pharmacare.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Public Services Health Care Plan Covered Avastin is covered by the Public Services Health Care Plan.
Non-Insured Health Benefits Not Covered Avastin is non currently on the NIHB Drug Benefit List.
Veterans Affairs Canada Not Covered Avastin is not currently on the Veterans Affairs Canada formulary.
 
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