Drug Programs and Funding
Nova Scotia provides assistance to eligible residents through various programs to help pay for prescribed medications and supplies listed in the Nova Scotia Formulary.
This site will answer many of your questions about these programs.
To obtain program details please access each program directly. If you have more questions, please contact us.
Drug Programs:
- Drug Assistance for Cancer Patients
- Department of Community Services - Pharmacare Benefits
- Diabetes Assistance Program
- Family Pharmacare Program
- Seniors' Pharmacare Program

Information for Health Care Professionals
- Exception Status Drugs
- Pharmacists Bulletins
- Pharmacists' Guide (PDF)
- Benefits & Reimbursement
- Formulary
Expert Committees
