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Compassionate Contraceptive Assistance Program

When a patient's financial hardship becomes a barrier in obtaining contraceptives, health care providers can turn to the Compassionate Contraceptive Assistance Program to receive free prescriptions. Administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), the program ensures that access to contraception is not denied because of a lack of funds.

A patient is eligible for compassionate supplies in the event that she is not covered by a private insurance plan or government assistance and requires more than a demonstration sample because she is unable to pay for her medication. There are no monthly or yearly limits on the number of requests submitted for these reasons.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), which administers the Compassionate Contraceptive Assistance Program, is making important changes which will impact the existing ordering process.

Effective immediately, healthcare providers must register with the Compassionate Program before making further requests for Compassionate samples. This process will ensure compliance with Canadian regulations.

If you are not presently registered and you are a licensed physician, nurse or midwife who has prescribing authority for hormonal contraception in your respective province, and who sees patients on a regular basis at an office address in Canada, you may fill in an application to become a member of the Compassionate Program. You will then receive by fax or e-mail all the necessary information to allow you to place your first order.

To register, please fill out the registration form and fax to (866) 888-7455.

Any missing information will delay the registration process as our staff will need to contact you for clarification.

As a second phase of our upgrades to the program, registered users will be able to make their requests online. The online ordering system will allow the SOGC and its users to better manage Compassionate requests and enhance account management. We will be communicating more detailed information over the coming weeks.

Last Updated June 6, 2008