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The Advice Centre

Get more from your coverage

You value your health coverage, but are you getting everything you can out of the coverage you have? Understanding your coverage and ways you can save on your health care costs will help keep the cost of your plan sustainable. The more information you have, the more you can use your coverage to its full potential.

Are generic drugs as safe as brand name drugs?

Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs. They are just as safe, are equal in quality, and much lower in cost than brand name drugs.

How to save money on your prescription drugs

Our free online tool allows you to compare prices of both brand name and generic prescription medications at different pharmacy locations across British Columbia.

Ways to save on healthcare costs

Discover practical ways to save on healthcare costs with Pacific Blue Cross. Read a real-life story and get tips on how to maximize your benefits and reduce expenses.

What is a drug formulary?

Learn about the drug formulary process with Pacific Blue Cross. Read a real-life story to understand how medications are selected and covered, and get tips on navigating your prescription benefits.

Disease Management Support Programs

A team of Physicians and health care practitioners work with the patient to assist in recovery, improve quality of life and help prevent cancer recurrence

The advantage of having a Blue Cross card in your wallet

Blue Advantage allows Blue Cross members to save on medical, vision care and many other products and services offered by participating providers across Canada

10 things to ask pharmacist

There is a lot more to a pharmacist’s job than counting pills, creating labels and putting them in a bottle for you.

10 things to ask your doctor

Learn how to effectively communicate with your doctor with tips from Pacific Blue Cross. Get insights on asking the right questions and making the most of your medical appointments.

What is Lowest Cost Alternative Pricing?

Discover low-cost alternative drugs with Pacific Blue Cross. Learn how to save on prescription medications by exploring generic options and other cost-effective solutions.

Understanding prescription drugs and how to lower your costs

Learn how to manage high prescription costs with Pacific Blue Cross. Get tips and resources to find affordable medication options and reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Pay direct drugs save you time and money

With pay direct drugs, your pharmacist can submit your drug claim to Pacific Blue Cross on your behalf.