Many diabetes medications, birth control now free for Islanders under new pharmacare deal

Many diabetes medications, birth control now free for Islanders under new pharmacare deal

As of this week, Prince Edward Island residents can access a range of birth control products and diabetes medications and supplies for free through the new national pharmacare program.

Prince Edward Island - National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI

In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as w. . .

National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI | Government of Prince Edward Island

In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial governments recently signed the pharmacare agreement, through which the federal government will provide more than $30 million over the next four years to improve access …