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New Brunswick Drug Plan
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Annual data reports
The New Brunswick Drug Plans annual enrollment, claims, expenditures and payment information.
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Enrol in the New Brunswick Drug Plan
Eligibility for the New Brunswick Drug Plan and how to apply.
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Premiums and co-payments
Premiums and co-payments for the New Brunswick Drug Plan are based on household income and reassessed each year.
New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary
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Antiviral coverage for COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) is a special authorization benefit for individuals enrolled in the New Brunswick Drug Plans.
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Antiviral coverage for influenza outbreaks in nursing homes
Beneficiaries in nursing homes are eligible to receive antivirals for treatment or prevention of seasonal influenza.
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Biosimilars drugs
Coverage of certain brand biologic drugs will be switched to biosimilar versions.
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Compounded ophthalmic drops
Certain compounded ophthalmic drops are eligible for coverage under the New Brunswick Drug plans.
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Compounds (extemporaneous preparations)
Certain pharmacy-prepared compounds are eligible for coverage under the New Brunswick Drug Plans.
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Drug review process
Drugs listed as benefits in the New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary are determined through an evidenced-based review process.
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Drug submission requirements
Manufacturers can request to have a drug product listed on the New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary.
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New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary
The Formulary is a list of drugs which are eligible benefits under the New Brunswick Drug Plans.
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Smoking cessation therapies
New Brunswick Drug Plans cover certain non-nicotine and nicotine replacement therapies.
New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP)
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Eligibility for the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program
The New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP) provides prescription drug benefits to eligible residents of New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick PharmaCheckᵀᴹ
NB PharmaCheck is a medication review program to help patients get the most benefit from their medications.
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Travel supply policy
New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program beneficiaries leaving the province for more than 100 days may be eligible for reimbursement of a travel supply.
Other government-sponsored programs
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Extra-Mural Program
Drugs listed under the Extra-Mural Program (EMP) are covered for New Brunswick residents who receive EMP services.
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Medical Abortion Program
The Medical Abortion Program covers the cost of certain drug products used for medical abortions for New Brunswick residents.
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New Brunswick Drugs for Rare Diseases Plan
The New Brunswick Drugs for Rare Diseases Plan assists with the cost of certain drugs for specific rare diseases.
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Pharmacy Services Program
Requirements for coverage of pharmacy services, including assessing and prescribing by pharmacists and prescription renewals.
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Public Health Plan
Requirements for coverage of vaccines and other pharmacy-based Public Health programs to eligible residents of New Brunswick.
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Tuberculosis (TB) Drug Plan
Drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis are funded by Public Health for any person, regardless of permanent residence.
Participating providers
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Participating providers
Pharmacy providers wishing to submit claims to the New Brunswick Drug Plans must be registered as a participating provider.
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Provider audit and recovery
Information on the pharmacy audit process and compliance.
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Rural pharmacy incentive
This incentive applies to pharmacies that are the only one in a 25 km radius.
Policies and processes
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Dispensing fees and drug cost reimbursement
The New Brunswick Drug Plans pay pharmacies for eligible prescriptions dispensed to members.
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Drug price lists and pricing policies
The New Brunswick Drug Plans set a maximum price that will be paid for all drugs listed on the New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary.
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Frequency of dispensing and payment policy
This policy establishes criteria for payment of dispensing fees for drugs taken continuously (long-term).
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Member claims
Required information for members to submit receipts for reimbursement.
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New Brunswick Drug Plans policy manual
The New Brunswick Drug Plans policies on eligibility, premiums, fees, co-payments and deductibles, benefits and formulary, claim submission and providers.
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Payment policy for parenteral sterile preparations
Pharmacy requirements and the claim submission process for parenteral sterile preparations.
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Pharmacy claim submissions
Required information for pharmacies to submit claims to the New Brunswick Drug Plans.
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Prescription receipts
Required information for prescription receipts filled through the New Brunswick Drug Plans by both participating and non-participating providers.
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Price changes to Formulary drugs
Manufacturers may submit price changes for drugs listed on the New Brunswick Drug Plans Formulary.