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Prednisone

Find drug coverage information and forms for prednisone, by funding source.

What type of drug coverage does the patient have?

Private Insurance

  • Prednisone is typically covered by most private insurance plans.

Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) and OHIP+

  • Prednisone is covered under general benefit.

Trillium Drug Program (TDP)

  • Enrol into TDP if not already enrolled.
  • Prednisone is covered under general benefit.

Federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program

  • Prednisone is covered under general benefit.

Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

  • Medication coverage and duration of coverage vary depending on each individual’s case.
  • Contact IFHP for assessment of coverage.

No Medication Coverage

  • Option to pay cash for medication or enrol into TDP.

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