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The Voice of People With Breast Cancer
Generic Name
Capecitabine
Brand Name
- Xeloda, and various generic versions
- Genentech, and various manufacturers of generic versions
- Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, Stage IV (metastatic)
- HR+, HER2+, Triple Negative
- Chemotherapy
- Oral drug
- Listed on Provincial/Territorial drug Formulary
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.
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Yes
- Yes
The TaroCares Patient Co-pay Assistance Card offers instant co-pay support to patients who are prescribed TARO-CAPECITABINE Tablets. Download the assistance card: https://www.taro.ca/sites/default/files/FF654_Taro%20Co-pay%20Card_All%20Prods_v9.pdf
Haven, a Patient Support Program by Sentrex Health Solutions, may provide coverage for this treatment. Access their enrollment form here.
Contact Haven:
Phone: 1-866-352-3211
Emails: haven@sentrex.com
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About CBCN
CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through education, advocacy activities, and the promotion of information sharing.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
185 Somerset St. West Suite 318, Ottawa, ON Canada K2P 0J2
Tel: 613-230-3044
Toll-free: 1-800-685-8820
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