Manitoba Pharmacare Program

Pharmacare is a drug benefit program for any Manitoban, regardless of age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs.

Manitoba Pharmacare Program
What drugs does Pharmacare cover?
How can I get coverage for a drug that is not on the Formulary?
Can a rejected EDS claim be appealed?
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Manitoba Pharmacare Program
For information on Manitoba Pharmacare including eligibility, application forms, deductibles and general questions click here

What drugs does Pharmacare cover?
Drugs listed in the Manitoba Drug Benefits and Interchangeability Formulary are covered. The Pharmacare drug benefits list is divided into three parts. Part I includes drug products that are eligible for Pharmacare benefits under all prescribed circumstances. Part II includes drug products that are eligible for Pharmacare benefits only when prescribed for the terms and conditions indicated.

When a drug is not listed in Part I or part II, a request for Exception Drug Status coverage will be considered under Part III for each individual's specific circumstance.

For Drug Benefit information and to view the Formulary click here

How can I get coverage for a drug that is not on the Formulary?
When a drug is not listed in Part I or Part II, a request for Exception Drug Status coverage will be considered under Part III for each individual's specific circumstance. Your doctor can apply to the Pharmacare Exception Drug Status Program, at 300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3M9.

Under this Program physicians are able to apply to obtain drug coverage (for each person) for medication not normally covered. The approval is generally given for a one-year period, after which time the person's doctor must reapply. A one-time notification indicating drug coverage dates are sent to individuals at time of approval.

Can a rejected EDS claim be appealed?
Yes it can. An individual or doctor can appeal any decision that has been rejected by the Exception Drug Status Program through the Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee by writing to the address below.

For more information please contact:
Manitoba Health - Provincial Drug Programs
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 3M9
In Winnipeg, call (204) 786-7141
Outside of Winnipeg 1-800-297-8099 (toll-free)
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