Diltiazem CD · DIN 02400448 · 180mg · LA capsule
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Brand vs generic price
Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims:
6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims
The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the
pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that
there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form
(completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No
Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and
indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will
be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and
customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment
amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the
pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost
product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be
recovered.
(ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims
The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in
medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant
adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where
available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary
that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must:
• Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada
side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product
trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and
• Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No
Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription.
The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for
future use and reference.
In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician
receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”,
reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if
the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect
Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed.
This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction
and signed by the prescriber.
In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the
pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect
Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed
has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal
prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be
received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission.
Upon receipt, the pharmacist must:
• Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s
Canada Vigilance Program; and
• Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting
Form.
(ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
1 brand, same coverage
Diltiazem CD · DIN 02400448
Manufacturer: Sanis Health Inc.; listing date 2022-07-29
Daily cost (source): $0.4824
Health Canada: Marketed since 2022-04-20 · brand DILTIAZEM CD · ATC C08DB01 DILTIAZEM · form Capsule (controlled-delivery) · route Oral · ingredients DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 180 MG · company Sanis health inc · schedule Prescription
Diltiazem CD: Formulary list price $0.4824/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $0.4824 per source unit.
Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.
Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=88524 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02400448)
Source record
DIN 02400448: Diltiazem CD
Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 240400123; group id 280; item number 0589; lccId None; manufacturer id SAI
Source form: LA Cap; strength: 180mg
Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit)
Source prices (unrounded): $0.4824; ministry $0.4824
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02400448
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=88524
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Co Diltiazem CD · DIN 02370638 · $0.4824
Diltiazem CD · DIN 02446006 · $0.4824
Jamp Diltiazem CD · DIN 02528045 · $0.4824
M-Diltiazem CD · DIN 02546094 · $0.4824
Mar-Diltiazem CD · DIN 02484072 · $0.4824
Sandoz Diltiazem CD · DIN 02243339 · $0.4824
Teva-Diltazem CD · DIN 02242539 · $0.4824
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2017-08-03); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02400448
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00