Manitoba is set to get over $219 million over four years for universal coverage for diabetes medication, contraceptives, and other medical supplies.
On Thursday, Manitoba became the first province to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government. Manitoba will also offer public coverage for hormone replacement therapy and the federal government will provide $48 million for access to diagnosis, screening, and medication for rare diseases.
Coverage for most of the products, which will be announced shortly, will begin in June. Manitoba already covers the cost of birth control.
