Medication Brand Name:

Aranesp
 
Active Ingredient:
darbepoetin
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02246355, 02246354, 02246357, 02246360, 02246358
 
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Manufacturer/Distributor:
Amgen Canada Inc.
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Cancer
 
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Aranesp is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans, provincial/territorial drug benefit programs and federal drug programs. See summary below. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE. Amgen Canada's VICTORY Program 1-888-706-4717 provides reimbursement information and assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
Aranesp is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans. Some plans may require special or prior authorization before granting coverage.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by Alberta Health and Wellness through the Special Authorization mechanism.
British Columbia BC Not Covered Aranesp is not currently covered by BC Pharmacare
Manitoba MB Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria under the Pharmacare Exception Drug Status Program.
New Brunswick NB Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP) under the Special Authorization process
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program's (NLPDP) Special Authorization provision
Northwest Territories NT Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program through the Exception Drug mechanism
Nova Scotia NS Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by Nova Scotia Pharmacare through the Exception Drug Status (EDS) process.
Nunavut NU Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program
Ontario ON Covered Aranesp is covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program (including clients of the Trillium Drug Program).
Prince Edward Island PE Not Covered Aranesp is not currently covered by the province of PEI.
Quebec QC Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by the RAMQ and is on the liste de médicaments d'exception.
Saskatchewan SK Not Covered Aranesp is not currently covered by the Saskatchewan Health, Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch.
Yukon Territory YT Covered Aranesp is covered according to eligibility criteria by Yukon Pharmacare under Exception Drug Status.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Public Services Health Care Plan Covered Aranesp is covered by the PSHCP
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Covered Aranesp is covered by the NIHB
Veterans Affairs Canada Covered Aranesp is covered by Veterans Affairs Canada through Special Authorization Formulary Benefits
Canadian Forces Health Services Covered Aranesp is covered by the CFHS
Interim Federal Health Program Possible Coverage Aranesp may be covered by the IFHP
 
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