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The Voice of People With Breast Cancer

FIND THE BREAST CANCER DRUG INFORMATION YOU NEED
MedSearch

Generic Name

Alpelisib

Brand Name

Piqray
Novartis

Health Canada Drug Monograph

Stage IV (metastatic)
HR+
Targeted therapy
Oral drug
PCPA - Provincial & territorial price negotiation
The process of getting a drug approved and publicly funded in Canada is complex and lengthy. CBCN has created an infographic on how drugs get funded in Canada to make understanding Canada’s drug approval process a little easier. Access the infographic here.
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All existing patients who are enrolled in the My Piqray Companion™ Patient Support Program will continue to receive PIQRAY® (alpelisib) free of charge until they are transitioned to the provincial or private health plans. New patients will no longer be eligible to receive PIQRAY® (alpelisib) free of charge, however they may be eligible receive reimbursement navigation support and co-pay assistance if covered through their private health plan.