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Compassionate Contraceptive Assistance Program

When a patient's financial hardship becomes a barrier in obtaining contraceptives, health-care professionals 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 due to 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, has made important changes to the existing ordering process.

Effective immediately, health-care professionals who have not yet registered must register with the Compassionate Program before making further requests for any samples required. 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 request form and fax to (866) 888-7455.

Any missing information will delay processing as our staff will need to contact you for clarification. Please ensure that an e-mail address is provided.

For questions regarding new accounts or maintenance
please contact:

Karen MacGowan
Communications and Public Education Division
780 Echo Dr. Ottawa, ON, K1S 5R7
Tel: 613.730.4192 ext.334 | Fax: 613-730-4314
kmacgowan@sogc.com

Last Updated August 13, 2010