Medication Access & Assistance
Our Services and Programs
Description
Metropolitan Dispensary provides low-cost prescription medications to individuals with low income and unable to afford their prescribed medications
Who Can Access
Nova Scotia residents with low income
How To Access
Referral from social worker. Call 211 if you do not have a connection to a social worker
Website: click here
Contact
Contact social worker or 211; Location: IWK
Description
Only available for certain brand name meds that have a generic. Will off-set out of pocket costs that are not covered by patient’s insurance. If patient doesn’t have a drug plan, then it will cover cost difference between brand & generic if patient prefers the generic. Won’t cover all brand name meds.
Who Can Access
Anyone at all
How To Access
select province, choose medication that is needing coverage, print coverage card & patient will take to pharmacy
Website: click here
Contact
N/A
Description
Same as RxHelpOne, some different meds are covered
Who Can Access
Anyone at all
How To Access
select province, choose medication that is needing coverage, print coverage card & patient will take to pharmacy
Website: click here
Contact
N/A
Description
The program provides financial assistance, one-on-one nurse counselling and online tools
Who Can Access
Anyone taking Contrave
How To Access
Please check the website
Website: click here
Contact
N/A