PEI Pharmacare - High Cost Drug Program
Provided by: Health PEI
Service Description
Provides eligible applicants with financial assistance to help pay for approved drugs for certain conditions including, but not limited to:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Information
Eligibility:
Individuals diagnosed with one of the conditions covered by the program
Fees:
Yes * Applicant must be able to pay their portion of prescription costs
How to Access:
Fill out High Cost Drug Application Form available on website and submit by mail, fax or email
Documents Required:
Valid PEI Health Card * Completed application form * Physician or diagnosing specialist must submit a completed Special Authorization Request Form available on the website and any appropriate supporting medical documentation on your behalf * Multiple Sclerosis patients must also have their neurologist complete and submit a Multiple Sclerosis Medications Program Screening Form available on website * Must have filed most recent income tax
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Sullivan Building, 16 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1R1
- Coverage Area:Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-4947