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The Advice Centre

Understanding your drug coverage

Navigate your drug coverage with Pacific Blue Cross. Access comprehensive information, tips, and resources to understand your prescription benefits and manage your medication costs effectively.

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.

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.

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.

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.