The EADP will operate following rules established by the BC Pharmacare Program for the Reference Based Pricing (RBP) & the Low Cost Alternative (LCA) programs for the listed medications. See Pharmacare website at:

www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/pharme/sa/criteria/restricted/restrictedtable.html.

However, only a small selection of Pharmacare Benefit Drugs is included in the EADP Benefit Drug List. Drugs included in the EADP Drug Benefit List are not necessarily benefits for all patients for all indications; specific conditions may apply. Approval for payment is at the complete discretion of the EADP. The decision by EADP is final.

Other medications not listed will be considered only if they are for supportive care for cancer treatment. If approved by EADP, in most instances, coverage will be to the maximum of an equivalent treatment that is included on the benefit list.

• Patients MUST be registered with the Fair Pharmacare Program to qualify for coverage.
• Patients who qualify for the Palliative Care Benefits Program through Pharmacare do not qualify for EADP coverage even if the qualification periods overlap.
• Medications requiring Pharmacare Special Authority to qualify for application to the patient's Fair Pharmacare Deductible Limits will NOT be covered unless pre-approved by EADP and Special Authority has been approved by Pharmacare.
• Non-prescription items require a physician's prescription/note before they will be provided as benefits of the EADP.
• EADP does NOT cover the cost of ostomy supplies, needles & syringes, aerochambers or other medication administration devices.
• EADP does NOT cover smoking cessation medications.

Pharmacy dispensing fees are covered to the same maximum allowable amount covered by BC Pharmacare. Dispensing fees in excess of the Pharmacare maximum are the responsibility of the patient. 

ACETAMINOPHEN

Analgesic

Tylenol, Panadol

ACETAMINOPHEN + CODEINE

Analgesic

Tylenol #1,2,3,4, Lenoltec, Emtec, Empracet

ACETAMINOPHEN + OXYCODONE

Analgesic

Percocet, Oxycocet, Endocet, Oxy -12

ACYCLOVIR

Anti-viral

Zovirax, Avirax

ALLOPURINOL

Lowers uric acid levels associated with treatment of cancer

Zyloprim

AMITRIPTYLINE

Depression, Neuropathic pain

Elavil, Novo-Triptyn

AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANATE

Antibiotic

Amoxil

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 14 day course.

ASPIRIN

Analgesic

Aspirin, ASA, Entrophen

Does not include low dose (81mg) aspirin products.

ASPIRIN + CODEINE

Analgesic

Frosst 292, MEP 282

ASPIRIN + OXYCODONE

Analgesic

Percodan, Oxycodan

BENZYDAMINE

Mouth/throat sores due to mucositis

Tantum

BETAMETHASONE

Steroid - topical antiinflammatory

Betnovate, Celestoderm, Diprolene

BETHANECHOL

Urinary tract analgesic

Urecholine

BISACODYL

Laxative

Dulcolax

CARBAMAZEPINE

Anti-convulsant, neuropathic pain

Tegretol

Not for pre-existing seizures.

CEPHALEXIN

Anti-biotic

Keflex

CHLORAL HYDRATE

Sedative/Hynoptic

Noctec

CHLORPROMAZINE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Largactil

CIMETIDINE

Anti-ulcer - reduces acid secretion

Tagamet

CIPROFLOXACIN

Anti-biotic

Cipro (Regular release products only.)

CLARITHROMYCIN

Anti-biotic

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 14 day course.

CLINDAMYCIN

Anti-biotic

Dalacin

CLOTRIMAZOLE

Anti-fungal

Canesten, Clotrimaderm

CLOXACILLIN

Anti-biotic

Orbenin

CODEINE

Analgesic

Codeine

COTRIMOXAZOLE

Anti-biotic

Septra, Bactrim, Trimel, Sulfatrim

DEXAMETHASONE

Steroid-antiinflammatory, antinausea

Decadron

DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Antitussive-related to lung cancer only

Novahistex DM, Robitussin DM

Lung Cancer only.

DIAZEPAM

Sedative/hynoptic

Valium

DIMENHYDRINATE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Gravol, Travel tabs

DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Anti-histamine - allergic reactions

Benadryl, Allernix

DIPHENOXYLATE

Anti-diarrheal

Lomotil

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

Neuropathic pain

Epival

Not for pre-existing seizures.

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Stool softener

Colace

DOMPERIDONE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Motilium

DOXEPIN

Depression, neuropathic pain, sedative

Sinequan

ERYTHROMYCIN

Anti-biotic

Erythromid

FENTANYL

Analgesic

Duragesic

FERROUS GLUCONATE

FERROUS SULFATE

Iron supplement

Lowest cost generic brands only.

Not for pre-existing anemias prior to cancer treatments

FLUCONAZOLE

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 10 day course.

FUROSEMIDE

Diuretic

Lasix

Not for pre-existing condition.

GABAPENTIN

Anti-convulsant, neuropathic pain

Neurontin

Not for pre-existing seizures.

GLYCERIN

Laxative - rectal only

Glycerin

HYDROCODONE

Antitussive -related to lung cancer only

Tussionex, Novahistex DH, Caldomine-DH

HYDROCORTISONE

Steroid - topical antiinflammatory

Cream and Ointment

HYDROMORPHONE

Analgesic

Dilaudid, Hydromorph Contin

HYDROXYZINE

Anti-histamine - allergic reactions

Atarax

IBUPROFEN

Non-steroidal - antiinflammatory

Motrin, Advil

KETOCONAZOLE

Anti-fungal

Nizoral

LACTULOSE

Laxative

Lactulose, Laxilose

LEVOFLOXACIN

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 7 day course.

LOPERAMIDE

Anti-diarrhea

Imodium

LORAZEPAM

Sedative/Hynoptic, antinausea

Ativan

MEPERIDINE

Analgesic

Demerol

METHADONE

Analgesic

Methadone

METOCLOPRAMIDE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Maxeran, Reglan

METRONIDAZOLE

Anti-biotic

Flagyl

Compounded liquid up to a maximum benefit 10 day course and total maximum cost (including compounding and dispensing fees) $30.00.

MORPHINE

Analgesic

M-Eslon, Statex, MOS, MS-IR, Morphitec (Note - MS Contin NOT covered)

Mouthwash/Mouth rinse – compounded (other than Pink Lady)

For mouth sores/mucositis only.

FVCC mouthwash

Maximum $30.00 including dispensing & compound fees.

Mouthwash/Mouth rinse – Pink Lady

For mouth sores/mucositis only.

Pink Lady

MOXIFLOXACIN

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 10 day course.

NABILONE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Cesamet

When prescribed by a cancer doctor

NAPROXEN

Non-steroidal antiinflammatory

Naprosyn

NORFLOXACIN

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 10 day course.

NYSTATIN

Anti-fungal

Nilstat, Mycostatin, Nyaderm

ONDANSETRON

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Zofran

Availability to be increased to now include patients registered with the Pharmacare Palliative Care Benefits Program as long as patients are receiving palliative chemotherapy or radiation therapy only.

OXYCODONE regular release only

Analgesic

Endodan, Percocet, Oxy-IR, Supeudol (Regular release formulations only.)

OXAZEPAM

Sedative/Hynoptic

Serax

PHENAZOPYRIDINE

Urinary tract analgesic

Pyridium

PENICILLIN V

Anti-biotic

PHENYTOIN

Anti-convulsant - related to brain cancer only, neuropathic pain

Dilantin

Not for pre-existing seizures.

PREDNISONE

Steroid - antiinflammatory

Deltasone

PROCHLORPERAZINE

Anti-nauseant/anti-emetic

Stemetil

Radiation Reaction Skin Cream/Ointment – compounded

For Radiation skin reactions only.

Variety of combinations. Max cost $30.00 including compounding & dispensing fees.

When prescribed by a cancer doctor

RANITIDINE

Anti-ulcer - reduces acid secretion

Zantac, other generic brands. Lowest cost alternative brand required

Up to maximum dose of 150mg twice daily and up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Not a benefit for pre-existing gastro-intestinal conditions.

SALBUTAMOL

Bronchial dilation-lung cancer

Ventolin

Lung Cancer only.

SCOPOLAMINE/HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE

Anti-spasmodic for urinary frequency & diarrhea-oral or rectal

Buspar, Buscopan

SENNOSIDES

Laxative

Senna, Senokot, Glysennid

SILVER SULFADIAZINE

Topical antibiotic

Cream, Dermazin

VALACYCLOVIR

Up to the cost of oral solid dosage forms only. Patient to pay additional cost of oral liquids. Maximum benefit 10 day course.

VALPROIC ACID

Anti-convulsant, neuropathic pain

Depakene

Not for pre-existing seizures.

WARFARIN

Anti-coagulant

Coumadin

Not for pre-existing conditions.