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Apply for the Generic Drug Program

The Prince Edward Island Generic Drug Program is for Islanders under the age of 65 who do not have insurance. The program limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible generic prescription drugs to a maximum cost of $19.95. Am I eligible for the Generic Drug Program? You are eligible for the program if you: have no private drug insurance coverage; are under 65 years of age; are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; and have completed an application and have been approved for coverage. How can I apply for the program? You can apply for the Generic...

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Financial Assistance Drug Program

If you are eligible for financial assistance, under the Social Assistance Act and Regulations, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Financial Assistance Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: have a PEI Health...

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Family Health Benefit Drug Program

If you are a low-income family, you may qualify for the Family Health Benefit Drug Program which helps cover the cost of approved prescription medications for you and your children if they are under the age of 19 or under the age of 25 and a full-time student. Who is eligible...

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Diabetes Drug Program

Effective May 1, 2025, many insulin products and oral diabetes medications are eligible for full coverage under the National Pharmacare Program (NPP); see National Pharmacare Program for more information. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be eligible for coverage...

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Information for people with respiratory illness (COVID-19 or Influenza)

I’m sick with a respiratory illness. What should I do? Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza to others. You should stay home until: your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had...

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Register for a Food Safety Course

Food premises operators in PEI can register online for food safety training. An Environmental Health Officer will present current information on food hygiene, preparing food safely and preventing food poisoning. The one-day workshop will be offered at various dates and locations throughout PEI. The food safety course is offered in English only. A copy of the participant guide booklet is available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, French, or Punjabi. Am I required to take this training course? The Food Premises Regulations require that at least one employee be present in the food premises during...

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First cases of influenza and RSV confirmed in PEI

The Chief Public Health Office is reporting the first lab-confirmed cases of influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2025–26 respiratory season in Prince Edward Island. This early activity is consistent with what’s being seen in neighbouring provinces and is a...

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Public Health Orders

Under the authority of the Public Health Act, the Chief Public Health Officer may issue a health order when a hazard exists that increases the public’s risk of illness, disease and/or injury. A health hazard can also be a dangerous condition, object, or activity that may cause...

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A year of better access to insulin pumps in PEI

For many Islanders living with type 1 diabetes, the past year has brought a welcome change. In September 2024, the province removed the age restriction from its Insulin Pump Program, making financial support available to people of all ages. This shift has opened the door for more...

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Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Pathogens Infection Rates in PEI

The Chief Public Health Office is mandated by the Public Health Act and the Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases Regulations to control certain communicable diseases in PEI. The Communicable Disease Program contributes to this mandate through policy...

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