The Novo Nordisk Response Program provides select Novo Nordisk insulin(s) and needles for up to 120 days from the date that a patient's Novo Nordisk Response Program benefit card is activated.

This program is intended to provide temporary support while patients secure private / supplementary drug insurance or apply for a public drug program.

If private/supplementary or public drug insurance is acquired within 120 days of activating the Novo Nordisk Response Program, Novo Nordisk Response Program benefits are subsequently terminated.


 

This program is for newcomer immigrants and refugees to Canada (< 6 months) who do not have any access to drug insurance and who do not have the financial means to afford their Novo Nordisk insulins and needles.

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Yes!  The Novo Nordisk Response Program benefit card can be redeemed for a single covered therapy or any combination of covered Novo Nordisk insulins.

Select needles have been included in this program.  The Novo Nordisk Response Program provides 1 box of needles per benefit card redemption (up to a maximum of 4 boxes).  

Yes!  The same benefit Novo Nordisk Response Program benefit card can be used for insulin refills for up to 120 days.  Also,  the Novo Nordisk Response Program provides 1 box of needles per benefit card redemption (up to a maximum of 4 boxes).

If private/supplementary or public drug insurance is acquired within 120 days of activating the Novo Nordisk Response Program, Novo Nordisk Response Program benefits are subsequently terminated.

The Novo Nordisk Response Program was designed to provide temporary relief for newcomers to Canada.  

The Program's benefit card ensures access to select Novo Nordisk insulins and needles for up to 120 days.  Within that 120 days, program recipients are encouraged to purchase private / supplementary drug insurance or to apply for the various provincial and territorial public drug programs. 

If private/supplementary or public drug insurance is acquired within 120 days of activating the Novo Nordisk Response Program, Novo Nordisk Response Program benefits are subsequently terminated.

No.  The Novo Nordisk Response Program covers the cost of the medicine and needles made by Novo Nordisk as well as mark-up and dispensing fees.

Select needles have been included in this program.  The Novo Nordisk Response Program provides 1 box of needles per benefit card redemption (up to a maximum of 4 boxes). 

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Healthcare Professionals:

Healthcare Professionals can request Novo Nordisk Response Program benefit cards for patients through an online form [LINK]. Patients will not be provided benefit cards directly.

Patients:

Patients are provided Novo Nordisk Response Program benefit cards from Healthcare Professionals.  Examples of Healthcare Professionals include Physicians,  Endocrinologists, Nephyrologists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Diabetes Educators and Dieticians. 

Patients can raise awareness about this program by providing their Healthcare Professional with the Novo Nordisk Response Program website address www.NNRP.ca or by sharing this document with them.  A prescription may be required prior to activating a benefit card.

Visit the Provincial and Territorial Public Drug Programs page located on the Government of Canada's website for more information.

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