Alcohol use disorder (AUD)

Last updated on December 2, 2025

PharmaCare coverage

PharmaCare covers several medications as a regular benefit for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and withdrawal management under Fair PharmaCare and Plans B, C, F, G and W.

AUD DINs

Medication	DIN/s	Strength & form	Plan coverage	Benefit type
Naltrexone	02451883 02444275 02213826	50 mg tablets	Fair PharmaCare, C, G, W, B, F	Regular benefit. Does not need Special Authority or collaborative prescribing agreement (CPA)
Acamprosate	02293269	333 mg tablets	Fair PharmaCare, C, G, W, B, F	Regular benefit. Does not need Special Authority or collaborative prescribing agreement (CPA)

Training and education

Take the accredited (1.0 Mainpro+/MOC Section 3) course Alcohol Use - Screening, Determining Risk, and Evidence-Based Treatment from UBC CPD

Resources

Pharmacotherapy Options for Alcohol Use Disorder (BCCSU) (PDF, 215 KB)
Alcohol Use: Screening, Determining Risk, and Evidence-Based Treatment (UBC CPD)
Webinar: Addressing medications that are ineffective and potentially harmful for patients with alcohol and other substance use disorders (Therapeutics Initiative)
Canadian Clinical Guideline: High Risk Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder (BCCSU) (PDF, 4.3 MB)
BC Guidelines High-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder

For clients

Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441
- Free, confidential, multilingual information and referral services for people in B.C. in need of support with any kind of substance use issue, including alcohol or other drugs. 24/7
Help with drinking.ca

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