About the Manitoba Pharmacare Program
Notice: The Manitoba Biosimilars Initiative was implemented effective August 1, 2024. More information on this initiative can be found here.
Pharmacare is a drug benefit program for eligible Manitobans, regardless of disease or age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs.
Pharmacare coverage is based on both your total family income and the amount you pay for eligible prescription drugs. The total family income is adjusted to include a spouse and the number of dependents, if applicable.
Each year you are required to pay a portion of the cost of your eligible prescription drugs. This amount is your annual Pharmacare deductible. Pharmacare sets your deductible based on your adjusted family income.
You qualify for the Manitoba Pharmacare program if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You are eligible for Manitoba Health coverage.
- Your prescriptions are not covered by other provincial or federal programs.
Manitoba Health
Non-Insured Benefits
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-786-7141
Toll free: 1-800-297-8099
FAX: 204-786-6634
TTY/TDD Relay Service: 204-774-8618, outside Winnipeg: 711 or 1-800-855-0511
E-mail: pharmacare@gov.mb.ca
