Drug Benefit List & Supplement

Clients who receive benefits from some of the programs offered by Alberta Human Resources and Employment receive coverage for prescription drugs and essential over-the-counter medicines.

Benefits are provided to participants in:

• Alberta Child Health Benefit (ACHB)
• Alberta Adult Health Benefit (AAHB)
• Income Support (Expected to Work, Not Expected to Work, Learners)

Covered drug products are defined in two lists:

• The Drug Benefit List (DBL) defines benefits for all Alberta government programs.
• The Alberta Human Resources and Employment Drug Benefit Supplement provides coverage otherwise not provided for in the DBL (for example, nutrition supplements to children and expectant mothers).The DBL and the DBS are designed for use by pharmacists, doctors, and other medical professionals as general reference. The information is posted for general reference. They are not intended to be scientific guides, prescribing guides, or pricing catalogues, since price listings do not include dispensing fees.

The DBL and the DBS are designed for use by pharmacists, doctors, and other medical professionals as general reference.  They are not intended to be scientific guides, prescribing guides, or pricing catalogues, since price listings do not include dispensing fees.

If you are receiving benefits from Alberta Human Resources and Employment, check the Drug Benefit List FIRST.  Then check the Drug Benefit Supplement.

The online DBS

• Frequently asked questions about the DBS
• Summary of changes to the DBS

The online DBL

• Frequently asked questions about the DBL

Feedback on the prescription drug benefit web sites

NOTE:

The DBS and DBL publications require knowledgeable interpretation and are intended primarily for professional health care practitioners, pharmacies, hospitals and organizations associated with the manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical preparations.

Electronic versions of all DBS and DBL related publications are unofficial versions and are provided for convenience and private use only. Official paper versions can be obtained from Alberta Blue Cross.

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