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Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan Health coverage may be eligible for Drug Plan benefits. Costs of prescriptions vary depending on the type of benefits individuals receive.

Low cost alternatives and product interchangeability help reduce costs.
Steps to increase awareness of appropriate use and reduce misuse.
Benefits for low-income working families
Website containing the list of the prescription drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan, information, and downloadable content.
Recipients of income supplement programs also receive some health benefits.

The Special Support Program is designed to help those whose drug costs are high in relation to their income.

Purpose

The Drug Plan was established to:

  • Provide coverage to Saskatchewan residents for quality pharmaceutical products of proven therapeutic effectiveness;
  • Reduce the direct cost of prescription drugs to Saskatchewan residents;
  • Reduce the cost of drug materials; and
  • Encourage the rational use of prescription drugs.

Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan Health coverage may be eligible for Drug Plan benefits. The cost of prescriptions vary depending on the type of benefits individuals receive. 

Residents whose health services are covered under First Nations & Inuit Health, Health Canada, Department of Veteran Affairs, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Forces, Worker's Compensation and federal penitentiaries are not eligible for Drug Plan benefits under Saskatchewan Health.

Related Documents

Brochure on the coverage of new drugs.

coverage-new-drugs.pdf  ( 15.4 KB )

Brochure on the Drug Plan benefits.

drug-plan-benefits.pdf  ( 73.2 KB )

Brochure on the Exception Drug Status.

exception-drug-status.pdf  ( 111.8 KB )

Brochure on Family Health benefits.

familiy-hlth-benefits.pdf  ( 52.2 KB )

Brochure on Prescription Drug Information.

Brochure on the Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living.

sail-brochure.pdf  ( 73.8 KB )

Side A of the application form for the Special Support Program.

Side B of the application form for the Special Support Program.

Related Links

Branch responsible for Drug Plans.

The Pharmaceutical Information Program (PIP) will improve the health of Saskatchewan residents, by providing authorized health care professionals with confidential access to patient medication records.

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