Drug coverage
Rare-disease drug pathway
Special federal and provincial processes for expensive drugs treating rare conditions, including Health Canada's common list and province elections.
Standard formulary rules often do not apply, separate applications and clinical criteria apply.
The exact definition and rules can differ by program. Check the official rules for the benefit you are applying for.
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Drug coverage
Drug Identification Number (DIN)
An eight-digit number Health Canada assigns to each drug product sold in Canada, used to identify exact brands and strengths.
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Formulary
The official list of prescription drugs a public or private plan will consider covering, often with conditions on each drug.
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