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Overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug
Program
The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug
Program provides assistance in the purchase of pharmaceuticals, and some
related medical supplies to residents who qualify for benefit coverage. The
focus of the program is that residents of the province should not be denied
access to health care because of financial need.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug
Program comprises four programs:
The Low Income Drug Program
- The NLPDP Low Income Drug Program, will come
into effect on January 31, 2007 and will provide assistance to individuals and
families with low incomes who do not have access to prescription drug coverage
and who need help paying for their prescription medications.
- In order to launch the program on January 31,
2007, Government is accepting applications now. Application forms and
information sheets are being mailed to all households in the province during
the month of December. Click here for more information on
the Low Income Drug Program page and application form.
The Income Support Program
- Provides prescription drug coverage, for identified benefit agents,
for residents of the province who qualify for full benefit coverage
under the Department of Humans Resources and Employment.
- Provides for prescription drug coverage, for identified benefit
agents, for residents who, due to the high cost of their medications,
may qualify for drug card only benefits.
- Provides 100% coverage of the ingredient cost, up to a 10% markup
where ingredient cost exceeds $30.00, and a maximum dispensing fee of
$6.50.
The Seniors Drug Subsidy Program
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Provides prescription drug coverage, for identified benefit agents,
for residents who are 65 years of age or over, who are in receipt of the
Guaranteed Income Supplement and who are registered for the Old Age
Security benefits.
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Provides coverage of defined ingredient cost only for identified
benefits. The remaining cost of a prescription is paid by the senior as
a co-payment. This amount is not regulated by government.
The Special Needs Programs
- Provides universal coverage for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Growth
Hormone. Universal coverage also provided for Food Bank clients, however,
clients must apply for coverage under the Department of Human Resources and
Employment once they reach 18 years of age, at which time access to the
program is based on financial need.
- Provides 100% coverage for identified benefits - disease-related
prescription drugs, enzymes, foods, medical supplies, and equipment -
supplied through the Health Sciences Central Supply and Pharmacy.
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