Working together
In addition to being partners in the Canadian drug reimbursement system, the pCPA works closely with public drug plans to lead and inform negotiations, as well as process and policy design related to brand-name and generic drugs.
Our members include federal, provincial, and territorial public drug plans in Canada.
Roughly 1 million people receive prescription drug coverage from the Government of Canada through federal benefit programs for eligible groups. Learn more about the participating federal programs by clicking below.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
For registered First Nations and recognized Inuit
Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
For inmates in federal institutions
Department of National Defence (DND)
For eligible members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
For veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, retired and still-serving members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and service-members’ families
In addition to being partners in the Canadian drug reimbursement system, the pCPA works closely with public drug plans to lead and inform negotiations, as well as process and policy design related to brand-name and generic drugs.
Page updated: May 27, 2026