Drug Cost Assistance Support
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...
If the cost of your prescription medication is making it hard for you to pay other essential life expenses, you may qualify for coverage of certain medications through the Catastrophic Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You, your spouse, and dependents are...
For children under the care of the Director of Child Protection, either temporarily or permanently, approved prescription and non-prescription medications are covered under the Children in Care Drug Program.
How is a child eligible?
A child is...
If you are a long-term psychiatric patient receiving treatment in the community, you may be eligible for coverage of approved long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication costs through the Community Mental Health Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You...
If you have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, you may be eligible for coverage of approved prescription and non-prescription medication costs through the Cystic Fibrosis Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you have:...
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medications and supplies through the Diabetes Drug Program.
The Diabetes Drug Program provides assistance toward the cost of approved medications and supplies...
You may be eligible for coverage or cost assistance of approved medications and supplies if you meet the financial criteria, or if you have a medical condition identified in one of the following Drug Programs:
Catastrophic Drug Program
The Catastrophic...
If you have been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, or are receiving kidney dialysis, you may be eligible for coverage of anemia treatment medications, which will eliminate the need for frequent blood transfusions.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible...
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...
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 your child has been diagnosed with a proven growth hormone deficiency, or with Turner syndrome, he or she may be eligible for coverage of approved growth hormone supplements through the Growth Hormone Drug Program.
Is my child eligible?
Your child...
If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis or have been in close contact with someone who has hepatitis, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication and vaccination costs through the Hepatitis Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible...
If you need assistance paying for medications, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the High Cost Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act;
have a valid PEI Health...
If you require HIV medication, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the HIV Drug Program.
Am I eligible for HIV treatment medication?
You are eligible for the program if you
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug...
If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have been prescribed oxygen, you may be eligible for coverage of expenses through the Home Oxygen Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you:
are a...
If you are a resident in a government long-term care nursing home or manor, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Institutional Pharmacy Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for this program if you:
are a PEI...
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...
If you have been diagnosed with meningitis, or are at risk of infection, you may be eligible for coverage of approved prescription medication costs through the Meningitis Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for this program if you
are a...
If you are a resident in a private nursing home, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Nursing Home Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you:
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug...
The Ostomy Supplies Program assists with the costs associated with a permanent ostomy.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the program if you:
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act;
have a valid PEI Health Card;
have...
PEI Pharmacare helps Islanders with the cost of eligible prescription medications, certain medical supplies, and pharmacy services. You may be eligible to receive either partial or full coverage through one of the drug cost assistance programs.
Am I...
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The PEI Pharmacare Formulary [PDF | 3.15 MB] is a list of prescription medications and medical supplies approved for coverage through PEI Pharmacare. The formulary is reviewed and updated continuously.
What is the Health PEI Formulary Drugs for...
What is the PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy?
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province.
Am I eligible?
Clients with a valid PEI ...
If you or your child has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), you may be eligible for coverage of approved nutritional supplement costs through the Phenylketonuria Supplement Program.
Am I eligible?
You or your child are eligible for the program...
If you require post-exposure vaccination against rabies, the cost of the vaccine will be covered through the Rabies Vaccine Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you have:
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost...
If you have received assistance paying for medication through the High Cost Drug Program in the past 12 months, you can reapply online to have your coverage continued through this program.
First time applicants need to fill out the High Cost Drug...
If you are a family currently receiving benefits under the Family Health Benefit Drug Program with children under the age of 19 or under the age of 25 and a full-time student, you can re-apply online to continue to receive benefits.
First time...
If you are currently receiving coverage through the Ostomy Supplies Program you can re-apply online to continue to receive benefits.
First time applicants need to fill out the paper Ostomy Supplies Program application and return it by fax, mail or email...
If you are age 65 or older, you are eligible for coverage of the cost of approved medications through the Seniors’ Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you:
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act...
If you require treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Sexually Transmitted Infection Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if have been...
If you have received an organ or bone marrow transplant, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Transplant Anti-Rejection Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the program if you:
are a PEI resident...
If you have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Tuberculosis Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the program if you:
are a PEI resident as defined by the...
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