Diabetes management
Last updated on May 8, 2026
This page links to information about BC PharmaCare coverage of medications, devices and supplies that help B.C. residents manage diabetes.
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What to know
BC PharmaCare covers medications and devices and supplies that help with diabetes management. Coverage is under various plans.
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.
B.C. residents enrolled in MSP are automatically covered under Plan NP.
- View the list of diabetes medications covered under Plan NP
If you have a prescription for a medication that is not on the Plan NP diabetes medication list, use the PharmaCare Formulary Search to find out if other PharmaCare coverage is available. In the formulary search results page, click on DIN/PIN/NPN to view which PharmaCare plans cover the medication.
If a medication requires Special Authority coverage, ask a health care provider if you qualify and if they can apply for Special Authority coverage for you.
- Visit the PharmaCare Formulary Search
Diabetes devices and supplies
Various BC PharmaCare plans covers several diabetes management devices and supplies. Some products require Special Authority coverage, or training from an accredited diabetes education centre.
Learn about devices and supplies coverage:
- Insulin pumps and insulin pumps supplies
- Glucose monitors
- Blood glucose test strips
- Alcohol wipes, lancets and ketone strips
- Needles and syringes
Resources
- National Pharmacare Plan (Plan NP)
- Register for the Fair PharmaCare plan
For health professionals:
