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...
A series of community engagement sessions will take place this month to explore how the health care system can safely collect, store and use race and ethnicity data in Prince Edward Island. The Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project aims to better understand differences in...
The Pharmacare Formulary is a list of prescription medications and medical supplies approved for coverage through PEI Pharmacare.
As people get older, the risk of falling becomes greater, especially during PEI winters when sometimes a short walk can feel like crossing a skating rink. Even minor falls can cause harm, so it’s important to take simple precautions. Island EMS paramedic, Darby McCormick says...
Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. Questions about Pharmacy Plus PEI Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions about the Pharmacy Plus PEI...
This document is a progress report on Canada-PEI Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians and Canada-PEI Aging with Dignity Agreement indicators.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the federal government are committed to continuing to work together to improve health care access and services through the Canada-PEI Working Together and the Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements. PEI has developed action plans to deliver...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project About the Project Why This Project Matters? Community Engagement What’s Happening? How to Join Community Information Sessions Online Survey Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where can I find more information? About the Project The Prince...
The prescription medications and some diabetic supplies covered by PEI Pharmacare are identified on the PEI Pharmacare Formulary (search tool), including those that require special authorization. Medications must be dispensed at a PEI community pharmacy to be eligible for...
The prescription medications and diabetic supplies covered by PEI Pharmacare are listed here, including those requiring special authorization. The amount Pharmacare pays depends on drug program and Pharmacare reimbursement rules. The Formulary is continuously reviewed and updated...