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Ottawa man says insurance company refuses to reimburse for brand-name drug despite doctor’s note

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An Ottawa kidney transplant patient says he’s speaking out because his insurance company is refusing to pay for a brand-name drug he’s been on for years in favour of a generic version, despite a doctor’s note saying it could lead to organ rejection.

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Ottawa man says insurance company refuses to reimburse for brand-name drug despite doctor’s note

An Ottawa kidney transplant patient says he’s speaking out because his insurance company is refusing to pay for a brand name drug he’s been on for years in favour of a generic version, despite a doctor’s note saying it could lead to organ rejection.

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CTV News broke the news in Canada on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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