British Columbians now have access to free prescription contraceptives. As of April 1, PharmaCare will pay for many different types of birth control for any B.C. resident, making British Columbia the first province in Canada to cover these costs.
As of April 1, PharmaCare will pay for many different types of birth control for any B.C. resident, making British Columbia the first province in Canada to cover these costs.
People will still need a prescription from a doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife at a walk-in clinic, hospital or through a street nurse program. "So when the government comes up with a policy like this that’s cost-saving and helps the everyday British Columbian, I’m incredibly excited about it.” "Things that are noticeably missing are Ella, which is a more effective version of the morning-after pill. As well, there’s a contraceptive pill that’s really popular in Vancouver called Lolo," she explained.
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