New drugs added to Manitoba Pharmacare Program
Manitoba expands Pharmacare coverage with 40 new medicines for serious conditions including HIV AIDS cancer and diabetes Health Minister Theresa Oswald cites drug use management agreements and a new generic policy as key to greater value for taxpayers The list includes Rilutek Lantus Enbrel Seroquel XR Prezista Emend Alvesco and Humira among others plus 32 generic drugs More than 2000 drugs have been added to the drug list since 1999 with full coverage after income based deductible across ages and conditions