Mifepristone/Misoprostol Access Drug Program

The Mifepristone/Misoprostol Access Drug Program provides coverage for mifepristone/misoprostol, which is listed on the PEI Pharmacare Formulary as an open benefit. The program helps ensure eligible PEI residents can access medication through community pharmacies at no cost.  

Am I eligible? 

You are eligible for the program if you: 

• are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; 
• have a valid PEI Health Card; and 
• have a valid prescription for mifepristone/misoprostol.  

How do I apply? 

There is no application or enrollment process for this program. 

Eligible residents are automatically covered if they meet the eligibility criteria and present a valid prescription to a PEI pharmacy.  

How much of the medication cost will be covered? 

There is no cost to eligible residents. 

The Mifepristone/Misoprostol Access Drug Program provides coverage for eligible prescriptions with: 

• no enrollment requirement; 
• no Special Authorization requirement; and 
• no patient copayment.  

Which medication is covered? 

The following medication is covered under the program: 

• mifepristone/misoprostol 

Please refer to the PEI Pharmacare Formulary for the most current coverage information and formulary status. 

What if my medication is not listed in the PEI Pharmacare Formulary? 

Only medications listed in the PEI Pharmacare Formulary are eligible for coverage. 

For the most current formulary information, please consult the PEI Pharmacare Formulary. 

Where can I get my medication? 

You can fill your prescription at any community retail pharmacy located in Prince Edward Island.  

Will I get a refund for medication I already purchased? 

Coverage is not retroactive, you will not be reimbursed for medications you have already purchased.  

Will my medications be eligible for coverage if they are filled at an out of province pharmacy? 

Claims are eligible for manual submission only if the medication or any formulation of the medication cannot be dispensed through a PEI pharmacy. 

What if I move away from PEI? 

Your eligibility for this program will end the day you leave PEI to take up residency elsewhere. 

How can I contact PEI Pharmacare? 

PEI Pharmacare 
16 Fitzroy Street 
Sullivan Building 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 

Telephone: (902) 368-4947 
Toll Free: 1-877-577-3737