BC Pharmacare Benefit Groups

LCA (LC) - Low Cost Alternative program: Pharmacare will pay fully for the lowest cost generic equivalent. Patients must pay the difference for higher cost brands.

RDP - Reference Drug Program: Pharmacare will pay fully for the 'reference drug' which in their opinion has the same efficacy as other more expensive medications in the same class. Special Authority is needed to get approval for a more expensive medication.

For more information see the Information for Prescribers at the BC Pharmacare WebSite

This page last updated 23 March 2022