Diabetes management

This page links to information about BC PharmaCare coverage of medications, devices and supplies that help B.C. residents manage diabetes.

Diabetes medications

As of March 1, 2026, the National Pharmacare Plan (Plan NP) pays the full cost of many diabetes medications, including insulin, metformin, glyburide, glicazide, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin. You do not need a certificate of training from a diabetes education centre (DEC) or primary care network (PCN) to qualify for coverage.

Learn more:

• National Pharmacare Plan (Plan NP)

Diabetes devices and supplies

BC PharmaCare covers insulin pumps and insulin pump supplies, continuous and flash glucose monitors, blood glucose test strips (BGTS), needles and syringes, and alcohol wipes, lancets and ketone strips.

Learn more:

• Insulin pumps and insulin pumps supplies​
• Glucose monitors
• Blood glucose test strips
• Needles and syringes
• Alcohol wipes, lancets and ketone strips

Information for health professionals

• Plan NP diabetes medications
• Diabetes devices and supplies PINs
• National Pharmacare (Plan NP)