I – Prescription Drug Care

Prescription Drug Care Expenses That Are Not Eligible

• HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis medications are coordinated through your provincial health plan and are not eligible for reimbursement under the general AFBS formulary.
• Non-prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs not included on the AFBS formulary are excluded from reimbursement.
• Dispensing fees.
• Vaccines.
• Atomizers, aero chambers, vaporizers, diagnostic aids.
• Infant formula.
• Vitamins (except injectibles when not used in conjunction with weight loss).
• Dietary food/supplements, aids, minerals, or electrolyte replacements whether prescribed or not, except by law where a prescription is required for their sale.
• Rogaine and all other topical preparations of Minoxidil.
• Drugs not approved for sale by Health and Welfare Canada.
• Drugs not considered to be therapeutically useful by the Canadian Medical Association or by the medical association of the Insured Person’s province of residence.
• Investigational or emergency release drugs.
• All materials used for contraception, except orally administered contraceptives.
• More than the customary supply of drugs prescribed by a physician or dentist or a 34 day supply, whichever is less.