As of April 1, 2023, BC PharmaCare covers the full cost of many contraceptives for B.C. residents:
- Oral contraceptives (“the pill”)
- Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- Copper IUDs
- An implant
- An injection
- Emergency oral contraceptives (“morning-after pill”)
People do not have to register for coverage or fill out any forms. They need:
- A prescription from a doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife (a prescription isn’t needed for emergency oral contraceptives)
- To present the prescription at a community pharmacy along with their BC Services Card / Personal Health Number
If a prescription isn’t fully covered, people can ask a pharmacist to switch it to one that is. Later in 2023, pharmacists will also be able to prescribe contraceptives.
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