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ATOVAQUONE & PROGUANIL HCL

All products: not a benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (P01B) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil): general benefit
  • Mefloquine (Lariam): not a benefit

Atovaquone Proguanil · DIN 02421429 · 250mg & 100mg · tablet

Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusOff-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
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
Atovaquone Proguanil · DIN 02421429 Manufacturer: Sanis Health Inc.; listing date 2020-07-31 Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-05-22 · brand ATOVAQUONE PROGUANIL · ATC P01BB51 PROGUANIL AND ATOVAQUONE, P01BB51 PROGUANIL AND ATOVAQUONE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE 100 MG, ATOVAQUONE 250 MG · company Sanis health inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product record

Atovaquone Proguanil: Formulary list price $4.1308/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $4.1308 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=90605 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02421429)

Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02421429). DIN 02421429: Atovaquone Proguanil Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y Item: 082000010; group id 119; item number 0202; lccId None; manufacturer id SAI Source form: Tab; strength: 250mg & 100mg Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed) Source prices (unrounded): $4.1308; ministry $4.1308 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02421429 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=90605
Interchangeable products
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride · DIN 02466783 · $4.1308 Malarone · DIN 02238151 · $4.1308 Mylan-Atovaquone/Proguanil · DIN 02402165 · $4.1308 Teva-Atovaquone Proguanil · DIN 02380927 · $4.1308
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2024-12-03); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02421429
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (08:20 Plasmodicides (Antimalarials)) and how they are covered

Matched class: 08:20 Plasmodicides (Antimalarials)

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 08:20 Plasmodicides (Antimalarials)

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE

· 6 products · General benefit · strengths: 200mg · Tab

MEFLOQUINE HCL

· 2 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 250mg · Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 08:20
Full class listing Related classes: 08:08 Anthelmintics, 08:12 Antibiotics, 08:14 Antifungals, 08:16 Antitubercular Agents, 08:18 Antivirals, 08:24 Sulfonamides, 08:30 Antiprotozoals, 08:32 Trichomonacides, 08:36 Urinary Anti-Infectives, 08:40 Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1. Indications MALARONE (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) is indicated for: • Prevention of Malaria: the prophylaxis of P. falciparum malaria including areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported. • Treatment of Malaria: the treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria when oral treatment is appropriate. MALARONE has been shown to be effective in areas where P. falciparum may be resistant to some other antimalarials. 1.1. Pediatrics Prophylaxis of Malaria (≥11 kg bodyweight) Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and effectiveness of MALARONE for the prophylaxis of malaria have not been established in children who weigh less than 11 kg (see 14. Clinical Trials); therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for prophylactic use in pediatric patients weighing less than 11 kg. Treatment of Malaria (≥3 years of age OR ≥11 kg bodyweight) Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and effectiveness of MALARONE for treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in children under 3 years of age or who weigh less than 11 kg have not been established; therefore, Health Cana… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00083918.PDF PM date: 2026-03-17 Source product: MALARONE; DIN 02238151; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Other review policies

For Atovaquone Proguanil: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026