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Learn about the pharmacy services, dispensing and distribution fees, and the pharmacy funding framework.
The Pharmacy Funding Framework between the Ministry of Health, the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association and Alberta Blue Cross expires March 31, 2025.
Albertans with valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan coverage may be eligible for some pharmacy services at no charge, giving you easier access to primary health care services. You are encouraged to talk to your pharmacist about the services they offer.
These services include:
These pharmacy services do not replace the need for you to see other health care providers, such as your family doctor.
When you purchase a prescription, the total cost includes:
A compounded prescription is a medication that is specially prepared by the pharmacy for your use.
The cost of a compounded prescription includes:
If the compounded prescription is not prepared by the pharmacy, but purchased from another pharmacy, the cost includes:
The rates under the pharmacy funding framework, effective May 17, 2018, will remain in effect until March 31, 2025:
Table 1. Pharmacy activity and fees
Pharmacy activity | Fee |
---|---|
Dispensing fee | $12.15 |
Reimbursement for daily dispensing and other frequent dispensing limits |
Daily dispensing: 3 fees per day per patient Other frequent dispensing (2 to 27 day supplies): 2 fees per drug per 28 days per patient Opioid dependence treatments: No limits |
Comprehensive annual care plan | $100 |
Standard medication management assessment | $60 |
Comprehensive annual care plan follow-up or a standard medication management assessment follow-up | $20 |
Comprehensive annual care plan follow-up and standard medication management assessment follow-up limits | 12 follow-ups annually per patient |
Assessment to ensure continuity of care in the event of a declaration of a state of emergency | $20 |
Administering publicly funded vaccines. |
$13 |
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