Medication Brand Name:

Eprex

 
Active Ingredient:
epoetin alfa
 
DIN(s) in Canada:
02240722, 02243239 (PFS), 02206072 (MUV)
 
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Manufacturer/Distributor:
Janssen-Ortho Inc.
 
DrugCoverage Category:
Surgery/Chirurgie
 
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Eprex, for Surgery patients is an eligible benefit through most private insurance plans and some provincial/ territorial drug benefit programs and federal drug plans. Summary information on coverage through the different plans is given below. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE.

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Coverage/Reimbursement by Private Insurance Plans in Canada
Eprex, for Surgery patients, is covered by most private insurance plans. Some plans may require special authorization / prior authorization before granting reimbursement. More detailed information (including reimbursement criteria, guidelines, claim forms) can be accessed by clicking HERE.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Provincial/Territorial Programs
Province Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Alberta AB Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Alberta Health and Wellness Prescription Drug Program.
British Columbia BC Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of BC PharmaCare.
Manitoba MB Covered Eprex is covered through Manitoba Pharmacare under Exception Drug Status (EDS) coverage, Part 3 of Pharmacare drug benefits.
New Brunswick NB Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP).
Newfoundland & Labrador NL Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP).
Northwest Territories NT Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Northwest Territories Health Benefits Program.
Nova Scotia NS Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of Nova Scotia Pharmacare.
Nunavut NU Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Nunavut Health and Social Programs.
Ontario ON Possible Coverage Eprex may be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program (including clients of the Trillium Drug Program) on the basis of Individual Clinical Review.
Prince Edward Island PE Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the PEI Drug Cost Assistance Program.
Quebec QC Possible Coverage Eprex may be covered by the RAMQ through the Medicament d'exception request mechanism.
Saskatchewan SK Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Saskatchewan Health Drug Plan
Yukon Territory YT Not Covered Eprex is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Yukon Insured Health Services.
 
Coverage/Reimbursement by Canadian Federal Plans
Plan Coverage Program / Eligibility Criteria
Canadian Forces Health Services Covered Eprex Surgery is covered by Canadian Forces Health Services
Interim Federal Health Program Possible Coverage Eprex Surgery may be covered by the Interim Federal Health Program
Public Services Health Care Plan Possible Coverage Eprex Surgery may be covered by the Public Services Health Care Plan
Veterans Affairs Canada Possible Coverage Eprex Surgery may be covered by Veterans Affairs Canada
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Not Covered Eprex Surgery is not currently listed as an eligible benefit of the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
 
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