Service Description
* is an income-based program that helps protect Manitobans against financial hardships associated with high drug costs* provides universal drug coverage to all disease groups on an income basis, regardless of age
* connects Pharmacies to Pharmacare via the Drug Programs Information network (DPIN), which keeps track of deductible amounts for each person or family; once deductible amount has been reached, further costs for that year are covered
* may cover, when requested, some special medications through the Exception Drug Status (EDS)Program; physicians can apply over the phone for EDS for a medication that is not included in the list of Pharmacare benefits; if EDS drug coverage is approved the deductible still applies and would have to be paid first