Medication Brand Name:

Neulasta

 
Active Ingredient:
pegfilgrastim
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02249790
 
francais
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Amgen Canada Inc.
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Cancer
 
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Neulasta is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans, and through some provincial/ territorial drug benefit programs and federal drug plans. 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
Neulasta is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans. Some plans may require prior / special authorization before granting coverage.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by Alberta Health and Wellness through the Special Authorization mechanism.
British Columbia BC Under Review Neulasta is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
Manitoba MB Under Review Neulasta is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
New Brunswick NB Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP) under the Special Authorization process
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Under Review Neulasta is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
Northwest Territories NT Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program through the Exception Drug mechanism
Nova Scotia NS Not Covered Neulasta is not currently covered by Nova Scotia Pharmacare
Nunavut NU Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program
Ontario ON Not Covered Neulasta is not currently covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program (including the Trillium Drug Program).
Prince Edward Island PE Under Review Neulasta is currently under review by the provincial drug program.
Quebec QC Not Covered Neulasta is not currently covered by the RAMQ.
Saskatchewan SK Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Yukon Territory YT Covered Neulasta 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 Possible Coverage Neulasta may be covered by the PSHCP
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Covered Neulasta is covered by the NIHB
Veterans Affairs Canada Not Covered Neulasta is not currently covered by Veterans Affairs Canada
Canadian Forces Health Services Covered Neulasta is covered according to eligibility criteria by the Canadian Forces Health Services
 
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