BC PharmaCare: Get help paying for medications and medical supplies
Last updated on October 16, 2024
People who live in B.C. can get help from BC PharmaCare to pay for:
Get covered
All B.C. residents can register for the Fair PharmaCare plan. The less a family earns, the more help they get. Register now!
Read about the PharmaCare plans you may be eligible for.
What's covered
- What PharmaCare covers
- Search the drug list(click on DIN/PIN for plans)
Ask your pharmacist or physician if they can prescribe or adapt your prescription to a drug that PharmaCare covers.
Already covered?
If you have questions about your PharmaCare coverage, you may want to learn about:
- Coverage policies
- Drugs that require Special Authority (some items need special approval for coverage)
- Drug review (how PharmaCare decides which drugs to cover)
If you need help paying your Fair PharmaCare deductible, consider signing up for monthly deductible payments. You may be able to get help with prescription costs right away.
If your family income has dropped by 10% or more in the past two years, you can apply for an income review, which may lower your deductible or family maximum.
Paying more than you expected for your prescriptions?
- On January 1, you may start paying the full amount for your medications, with eligible costs going toward your Fair PharmaCare deductible.
- Pharmacies charge different amounts for drugs and services. You may want to compare prices and services.
Access your prescription records
Get a record of the prescriptions you have filled at B.C. community pharmacies:
- Download a copy by signing in to Health Gateway
- Order a copy through your pharmacy or the Ministry of Health.
Information for health professionals
Note: PharmaCare cannot help with purchases at pharmacies that are not enrolled in PharmaCare. Purchases at these pharmacies won’t count towards your deductible.
Your Voice
Complete a Your Voice survey to share your experience and thoughts about drugs that PharmaCare is considering covering.
