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LEVONORGESTREL

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (G03A) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Desogestrel + ethinyl estradiol (Marvelon 21): general benefit
  • Drospirenone (Slynd): general benefit
  • Drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol (Yasmin 21): general benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel (Alesse 21): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone (Brevicon): general benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone (Minestrin 1/20): general benefit

3 more in the class list below

Backup Plan Onestep · DIN 02433532 · 1.5mg · tablet-1 tablet Pk

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
Backup Plan Onestep · DIN 02433532 Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2017-06-29 Health Canada: Marketed since 2016-06-07 · brand BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP · ATC G03AD01 LEVONORGESTREL · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs
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Backup Plan Onestep: Formulary list price $4.3000/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $4.3000 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=91790 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02433532)

Source record
DIN 02433532: Backup Plan Onestep Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 683200115; group id 800; item number 1956; lccId None; manufacturer id APX Source form: Tab-1 Tab Pk; strength: 1.5mg Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $4.3000; ministry $4.3000 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02433532 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=91790
Interchangeable products
Contingency One · DIN 02425009 · $4.3000 MyStep · DIN 02548461 · $4.3000 Plan B · DIN 02293854 · $4.3000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2023-10-19); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02433532
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives) and how they are covered

Matched class: 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives

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: DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, DROSPIRENONE, DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE ACETATE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & LEVONORGESTREL, MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE, NORETHINDRONE, NORGESTIMATE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives

DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 12 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.15mg & 0.03mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk, Tabs-21 Pk, Tabs-28 Pk

DROSPIRENONE

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 4mg · Tab-28 Tab Pk

DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 9 products · General benefit · strengths: 3.0mg & 0.03mg, 3.0mg & 0.02mg · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & LEVONORGESTREL

· 20 products · General benefit (18), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (2) · strengths: 20mcg & 100mcg, 0.03mg & 0.15mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk, Tab-91 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE

· 6 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.035mg & 0.5mg, 0.035mg & 1mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.02mg & 1mg, 0.03mg & 1.5mg · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

· 10 products · Temporary benefit (2), General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada (3), General benefit (4), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 150mg/mL, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 100mg · Inj Sol-1mL Pref Syr, Tab

NORETHINDRONE

· 3 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (2) · strengths: 0.35mg · Tab-28 Pk

NORGESTIMATE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (4), General benefit (6) · strengths: 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

DIENOGEST

· 5 products · Limited Use, codes 432 · strengths: 2mg · Tab

CYPROTERONE ACETATE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 6 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 2mg & 0.035mg · Tab-21 Pk

PROGESTERONE

· 8 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 100mg · Cap Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 68:32
Full class listing Related classes: 68:04 Corticosteroids, 68:08 Androgens, 68:12 Contraceptives, 68:16 Estrogens, 68:20 Anti-Diabetic Agents, 68:24 Parathyroid Agents, 68:28 Pituitary Agents, 68:36 Thyroids, 68:38 Anti-Thyroids 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 MIRENA (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is indicated for: • conception control for maximum up to 8 years • treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia following appropriate diagnostic investigation for up to 5 years in individuals accepting the contraceptive effect of MIRENA 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. 1.2 Geriatrics Geriatrics: MIRENA has not been studied in individuals over the age of 65 years. No data are available to Health Canada, therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for geriatric use. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081240.PDF PM date: 2025-07-30 Source product: MIRENA; DIN 02243005; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.