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PEI Respiratory Illness Summary 2023-2024 Season
2024-05-01
Week 17 – April 21 to April 27, 2024
The surveillance period for the 2023-24 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary starts from August 27, 2023 (epidemiological week 35-2023) to August 24, 2024 (epidemiological week 34-2024). Surveillance weeks correspond to the Public...
Pharmacy Plus PEI Common Ailments and Conditions
2024-04-29
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood.
Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for the below list of common ailments and conditions:
acne (mild)
allergic skin rash
calluses or corns
canker sores
cold sores (oral)
cough
COVID-19 (Paxlovid...
Age restriction removed for pharmacist assessment of uncomplicated UTIs
2024-04-29
Pharmacists across the Island can now do an assessment and prescribe treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people of any age.
Previously, Islanders were required to be 19+ for this assessment. The age restriction has been lifted through the practice directive of the PEI...
Glucose Sensor Program
2024-04-25
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI.
What is a glucose sensor?
Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night. Unlike a...
Insulin Pump Program and Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form
2024-04-25
Use this form to renew your enrolment in the Insulin Pump Program or both the Insulin Pump Program and the Glucose Sensor Program together.
To renew your benefits for only the Glucose Sensor Program, use the Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form instead.
Insulin Pump Program Approved Vendors List
2024-04-25
A listing of approved vendors of devices and supplies that are eligible for support under the Insulin Pump Program.
Renew your Insulin Pump Program and/or Glucose Sensor Program benefits
2024-04-24
You must reapply for the Insulin Pump Program and/or the Glucose Sensor Program each year between April 1 and June 30 to maintain your benefits.
You can reapply in one of the following ways:
1. Complete the online form.
2. Download, complete, and submit the...
Insulin Pump Program
2024-04-24
The Insulin Pump Program assists with the costs associated with approved insulin pumps and supplies for children, youth and young adults up to age 25 who are living with type 1 diabetes.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the program if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and:
are under...
Health PEI Formulary Drugs for Oncology
2024-04-23
The Health PEI Formulary Drugs for Oncology is a list of oncology medications that are funded by Health PEI through one of two funding channels:
PEI Pharmacare (dispensed from community pharmacies)
Cancer Treatment Centre Formulary (dispensed and administered at PEI oncology sites)
DPP-4 / SGLT2 Inhibitors Special Authorization Request Form
2024-04-18
Special authorization request form to be completed by your physician or diagnosing specialist.