The Drug Cost Compare application gives health professionals across Canada the ability to quickly compare the cost of drugs within the same therapeutic class, helping them choose the most appropriate, cost-effective option for their patients.
•Compare the cost of drugs in the seven most common diagnostic categories
•Search by drug name or diagnostic category
•Compare drug costs at a glance with colour-coded results ranging from affordable (green), to moderately high (yellow), to very high (red)
•View information about generic alternative availability
•View pricing information based on your current location or by selecting a province
•Can be used for patients with or without private drug coverage
With Drug Cost Compare, you can ensure your patients are being prescribed a solution that fits their needs therapeutically, while also helping to lower their out-of-pocket expenses—whether they are covered by a drug plan with a co-pay or are without coverage altogether.
Medavie Blue Cross created the Drug Cost Compare Mobile App as part of our efforts to help improve the affordability and sustainability of drug costs in Canada. All stakeholders, with access to this information, can make informed choices on our personal health and help set the future course for our health care system.