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Provides coverage for certain diabetes medications and contraceptives, and expands access to blood glucose test strips. Some examples of contraceptives and diabetes medications eligible for coverage include:

• Intrauterine devices (IUD)
• Oral contraceptives
• Diabetes oral agents
• Insulin

Visit the website for the full list of covered medications.

Note: Medications not covered by the National Pharmacare Program but listed in the PEI Pharmacare programs remain available for PEI residents.

Participating pharmacies can assess for 35 non-urgent, common ailments and prescribe some medications.

Examples of ailments include:

• Cough
• Testing and treatment for strep throat
• Sore throat
• Seasonal allergies
• Heart burn
• Minor joint pain
• Thrush
• Skin conditions like eczema and acne and more

See website for the full list of aliments.
Prescriptions: Pharmacists can assess and prescribe renewals of medications that were originally prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Several factors are considered to determine if a medication is eligible for renewal by a pharmacist including the type of medication, reason for use, and monitoring required.

See website for the full list of participating pharmacies.