The prescription medications and diabetic supplies covered by PEI Pharmacare are listed here, including those requiring special authorization. The amount Pharmacare pays depends on drug program and Pharmacare reimbursement rules. The Formulary is continuously reviewed and updated...
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI. What is a glucose sensor? Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night...
A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and...
(PEI Dept. of Health; prepared by Dr. Jason Doiron, February 2006)
A recent report on the review of practices used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities identifies 17 recommendations to enhance care for residents. “I want to thank the review panel for their extensive work on this report. This will assist us in enhancing...
Prince Edward Island is joining several other provinces and territories by expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments for Island residents. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain drugs will be replaced with coverage for biosimilar...
Some drugs are made using living organisms or their cells. These drugs are called biologics. The first version of a biologic drug to be produced is called the originator or reference biologic. Biosimilars are highly similar versions of originator biologic drugs. They are produced when the patent expires on the originator biologic drug. Biosimilars are less expensive drugs that are reviewed by Health Canada to ensure they work in the same way as the originator biologic drugs and are equally effective. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain biologic...
Island residents can now receive assistance at Access PEI locations to apply for health care related services. “As more and more services are added online for convenience, it is important that we offer assistance to ensure it is accessible for all Island residents. This...