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Opioid Dependency

Generic Name Brand Name Daily Dose Dispensing Frequency Cost of 2 Week Supply Coverage Comments
Methadone Methadose 60-120 mg Daily 75 BC / NIHB - Covered

Doses individualized, cost of 2 week supply based on highest daily dose.

Methadone Methadose 60-120 mg Every 2 weeks 20 BC / NIHB - Covered

Doses individualized, cost of 2 week supply based on highest daily dose.

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Suboxone 2/0.5 mg - 8/2 mg Daily 250 BC / NIHB - Covered

Doses individualized, cost of 2 week supply based on highest daily dose.

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Suboxone 2/0.5 mg - 8/2 mg Every 2 weeks 30 BC / NIHB - Covered

Doses individualized, cost of 2 week supply based on highest daily dose.

Legend:
BC = Alberta Blue Cross, NIHB = Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit, NC = Not covered, SA = special authorization