Description

A provincial initiative to reduce the cost of prescription medications by promoting the use of generic drugs instead of brand-name equivalents.

Benefit Amount

Amount may vary.

Includes:

– Lower out-of-pocket costs for

– IslandersEncourages pharmacies to dispense cost-effective alternatives

– Helps expand coverage for other high-cost medications

Eligibility Criteria

Applies to all Islanders using public drug programs (e.g., Pharmacare, Family Health Benefit)

No separate application required

Application Process

Automatically applied when filling prescriptions under a public drug plan

Pharmacists will substitute a generic drug when available