Diabetes management
Last updated on May 1, 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 many diabetes medications and several devices and supplies to help with diabetes management.
B.C. residents enrolled in MSP are automatically covered under the National Pharmacare plan, which covers many medications. All are encouraged to register for the income-based Fair PharmaCare plan.
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 at 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
Resources
For health professionals:
