Health Canada drops Paxlovid coverage, Albertans on the hook for the bill

Health Canada ended federal coverage of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 drug for immunocompromised patients, making coverage a provincial responsibility. While some provinces are taking over coverage, Alberta patients may be paying more than $1,400 per treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paxlovid, a drug for immunocompromised individuals, was covered by Health Canada on an emergency basis. While private insurance may cover some of the cost, Albertans could now have to pay around $1,450 for the five-da