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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