As of April 1, 2023, PharmaCare will cover the full cost of many contraceptives for all BC residents.
- Oral contraceptives
- IUDs - hormonal and copper
- Hormone implant
- Hormone injection
- Emergency oral contraceptives (no prescription needed)
Registrants only need to prescribe a contraceptive that PharmaCare fully covers or help patients transition to one. Patients will then present the prescription and their BC Services Card at a pharmacy, and the prescription will be free.
Information for prescribers: . This page will include a list of fully covered contraceptives soon.
General information for the public: .