National Pharmacare Plan (Diabetes Medications)
- Andre Lo
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Starting March 1, 2026, the National Pharmacare Plan (NP Plan) will provide 100% coverage for certain diabetes medications, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), and contraceptives to all British Columbia residents enrolled in the BC Health Service (MSP). The funding is provided by the federal government for the National Pharmacare Plan.
We will only focus on diabetes medications here
While most diabetes medications and insulin are 100% fully covered without needing to reach the Pharmacare deductible, some medications still require special approval. Some medications are only partially covered.
The following diabetes medications will be 100% government-subsidized after March 1st, regardless of household income:
Dapagliflozin
Empagliflozin
Glyburide
Gliclazide
Metformin
Insulin***
The following diabetes medications, once special approval authorized, will also be 100% government-subsidized after March 1st, regardless of household income:
Linagliptin
Pioglitazone
Saxagliptin
Note:
- Patients must be BC residents and hold a valid BC Health Card.
- 100% coverage applies only to government-designated generic brands. Patients may need to pay a portion of the cost for non-designated brands.
- The subsidy rules remain unchanged; a maximum of 100 days' supply can be picked up at a time, and the next pick up can only be 86 days after at the earliest.
*** Not all insulins are covered by this program. To find out if the insulin you are using is on the list, please visit the government website below or inquire the pharmacy where you pick up your medication.
