My Journey to halt/end my psoriasis

[jiml]

Yes it's available in Canada and has been since 2018
I found this about it that may be helpful

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THORNHILL, ON, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - LEO Pharma Canada has announced that as of October 15th, 2018, Enstilar® has been added as a benefit through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit people across Canada.

Enstilar® (calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate) is a spray foam for once-daily topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Source Leo Pharma

[Kat]

Not sure about Canada, but in the US it's prescribed. I did a google search and found a Canadian pharmacy that showed it as prescription. It was for Enstilar Aero Foam. But again, I'm not totally certain since different countries have different regulations.

[KatT]

Hi Wintrman

It is available in Canada and I believe you need a prescription.  Check with your pharmacist to confirm 

[Sheila]

Yes it's available in Canada and has been since 2018
I found this about it that may be helpful

Quote:

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THORNHILL, ON, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - LEO Pharma Canada has announced that as of October 15th, 2018, Enstilar® has been added as a benefit through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit people across Canada.

Enstilar® (calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate) is a spray foam for once-daily topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Source Leo Pharma

I wonder if that coverage applies to Metis peoples too! I am Metis.

Wintrman

[Fred]

Yes it's available in Canada and has been since 2018
I found this about it that may be helpful

Quote:

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THORNHILL, ON, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - LEO Pharma Canada has announced that as of October 15th, 2018, Enstilar® has been added as a benefit through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit people across Canada.

Enstilar® (calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate) is a spray foam for once-daily topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Source Leo Pharma

I wonder if that coverage applies to Metis peoples too! I am Metis.

Wintrman

I have learnt something new today, thank you Wintrman I had never heard of Metis people. 

I don't understand your healthcare system, but surely Canada treat all their people the same ? Well I would like to think so. 

Sorry it doesn't answer your question, maybe KatT may know more.

[Sheila]

Yes it's available in Canada and has been since 2018
I found this about it that may be helpful

Quote:

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THORNHILL, ON, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - LEO Pharma Canada has announced that as of October 15th, 2018, Enstilar® has been added as a benefit through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit people across Canada.

Enstilar® (calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate) is a spray foam for once-daily topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Source Leo Pharma

I wonder if that coverage applies to Metis peoples too! I am Metis.

Wintrman

I have learnt something new today, thank you Wintrman I had never heard of Metis people. 

I don't understand your healthcare system, but surely Canada treat all their people the same ? Well I would like to think so. 

Sorry it doesn't answer your question, maybe KatT may know more.

No we aren't all treated the same. The Metis people came about when the French moved west and French men and women started getting married and having kids. That was a long time ago. Over the years, it has come to mean any person that is not aboriginal, marrying an aboriginal person. 

Aboriginal peoples get free health care, free pharmaceutical coverage, free glasses, free education and post secondary education, plus there is the aboriginal lands as agreed to by the Government of Canada under a couple of treaties that were signed.  Heck, as recompense for violations of those treaties, Aboriginals are given monthly cheques. Metis have some of the same rights, but we are fighting for equal rights with the Aboriginals of Canada. It's a convoluted story, but needless to say, Metis rights were violated under certain agreements with the powers that were, during that time period.

Anyways, now that the brief history lesson has concluded, I am glad you found the fact that I am Metis interesting. Thanks for asking about it.

Cheers!

Wintrman

[KatT]

I am from Canada and didn't even know Aboriginal people had all of that free and metis people had some of the same rights!

My history lessons are far behind     

Your pharmacist would know if it is covered no?

[Caroline]

Interesting history you have Wintrman.
I have never known that… at least they don’t tell this at my high school, but that is more or less obvious.

[Fred]

I've learnt even more, I always thought Aboriginal people lived in Australia. But it means a person/race who lived in a country before colonists arrived not just Australia. Never too old to learn Fred   

Sorry Wintrman I'm going 

I can remove posts in this thread and tidy it up if you wish.

[Sheila]

I've learnt even more, I always thought Aboriginal people lived in Australia. But it means a person/race who lived in a country before colonists arrived not just Australia. Never too old to learn Fred   

Sorry Wintrman I'm going 

I can remove posts in this thread and tidy it up if you wish.

No worries. It is all good.