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Associate Physicians and Physician Assistants added to health care system
New changes will allow Associate Physicians (APs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to be licensed and practice in Prince Edward Island, providing more support to physicians and helping to improve access to care for Islanders. Through the partnership of government, the College of...
Government reimburses Island nurses for language proficiency test
Nurses who require an English language proficiency test to meet language proficiency requirements for the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island (CRNMPEI) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island (CLPNPEI) will now receive...
PEI launches peer-to-peer virtual consult platform, improving access to specialist care
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Prince Edward Island can more easily access physician specialists to discuss patient care through Virtual Hallway, an innovative online consult platform, improving patient care and reducing the need for in-person specialist consults. The...
Survey seeks input from unpaid caregivers in the province
The provincial government is launching a public survey to gather information from unpaid caregivers in Prince Edward Island, to better understand their experiences providing care to a friend or family member. The survey will ask questions about caregiving situations such as, who...
More than 1,000 Islanders benefit from Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program
In the last year approximately 1,100 Island residents have accessed medications through the Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program (SUHRP). The program, which was launched on June 1, 2022, has saved program clients close to $1 million in out-of-pocket costs for their...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announce Drug Plan changes coming into effect on June 1, 2023
PEI to expand provincial drug coverage to make medication more affordable and accessible No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As part of the...
List of $5 Copay Prescription Care Medications
The $5 copay Prescription Care medications for eligible program participants are: Cardiovascular Disease Chlorthalidone Hydrochlorothiazide Indapamide Metolazone Furosemide Eplerenone Spironolactone Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide...
Prescription Care - Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Care makes eligible prescription medications more affordable for PEI residents. Answers to common questions about the program are provided here. What is Prescription Care? Since March 2022, the Government of PEI has partnered with the Government of Canada to support...