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PROVINCIAL DRUG COVERAGE – British Columbia

AS OF March 2026

Coverage is under constant review and is subject to change.

Access to a generic or biosimilar equivalent is generally reported to be identical to that of the relevant brand name medication.

TYPE OF LISTING

BRITISH COLUMBIA COVERAGE

Bisphosphonates

Etidronate

Didronel; Generics Available

Not in Drug Formulary

Alendronate

Fosamax; Generics Available

Regular Benefit (10mg, 70mg); Non-Benefit (5mg)

Fosavance; Generics Available

Regular Benefit (70 mg/5600 IU);
Non-Benefit (70 mg/2800 IU)

Risedronate

Actonel; Generics Available

Regular Benefit (5mg, 35mg); Non-Benefit (150mg)

Actonel; DR

Non-Benefit

Zoledronic Acid

Aclasta; Generics Available

Limited Coverage

SERMs

Raloxifene

Evista; Generics Available

Limited Coverage

Teriparatide (PTH)

Forteo; Generics Available

Non-Benefit

Osnuvo (biosimilar)

Non-Benefit

Denosumab

Prolia

Non-Benefit

Jubbonti (biosimilar)

Limited Coverage

Stoboclo (biosimilar)

Not in Drug Formulary

Osenvelt (biosimilar)

Not in Drug Formulary

Romosozumab

Evenity

Limited Coverage

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