Listed in the December 27, 2023 extract; not in the current extract (Aug 26, 2026): PMS-Leflunomide (02288265), PMS-Leflunomide (02288273). Source: odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2023-12-27.xml; compared with odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml.
LEFLUNOMIDE
All strengths: General benefit; same patient cost rules
Shared coverage and patient cost rules
StatusGeneral benefit
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Other products in the same Health Canada class (L04A, L04AK) — coverage varies; not interchangeable
- Teriflunomide (Aubagio): limited Use 647, Not a benefit
- Azathioprine (Imuran): general benefit
- Cyclosporine (Neoral): general benefit
- Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept): general benefit, Limited Use 556
- Mycophenolate (Myfortic): general benefit
- Adalimumab (Hyrimoz): limited Use 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 609, 611, Limited Use 600, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 609, 633, 634
15 more in the class list below
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862
Manufacturer: Accel Pharma Inc.; listing date 2019-12-20
Health Canada: Marketed since 2019-09-19 · brand ACCEL-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Accel pharma inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordAccel-Leflunomide: Formulary list price $2.0000/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $2.0000 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=96957 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02478862)
Source record
DIN 02478862: Accel-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id ACC
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.0000; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02478862
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=96957
Interchangeable products
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02478862
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2004-11-16
Health Canada: Marketed since 2004-09-14 · brand APO-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=74173 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02256495)
Source record
DIN 02256495: Apo-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id APX
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02256495
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=74173
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: shortage reported ended 2026-08-13 (report last updated 2026-08-13); confirm supply with the pharmacy; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02256495
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Arava · DIN 02241888 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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 ↗)Savings card: RxHelp ONE lists Arava (read 2026-09-10) — brand-name savings card, free; cannot be combined with another card on the same claim.
(rxhelp.ca ↗)1 brand, same coverage
Arava · DIN 02241888
Manufacturer: Sanofi Aventis Pharma; listing date 2001-03-07
Health Canada: Marketed since 2008-11-03 · brand ARAVA · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Sanofi-aventis canada inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=65558 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02241888)
Source record
DIN 02241888: Arava
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id SAV
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $11.4440; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02241888
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=65558
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: To be discontinued; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02241888
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668
Manufacturer: Sanis Health Inc.; listing date 2011-08-04
Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-07-12 · brand LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Sanis health inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=83692 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02351668)
Source record
DIN 02351668: Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id SAI
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02351668
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=83692
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2023-09-22); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02351668
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575
Manufacturer: Sivem Pharmaceuticals ULC; listing date 2024-07-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-06-03 · brand LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Sivem pharmaceuticals ulc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=103203 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02543575)
Source record
DIN 02543575: Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id SIV
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02543575
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103203
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02543575
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918
Manufacturer: Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2025-01-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-12-04 · brand MAR-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Marcan pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=104061 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02551918)
Source record
DIN 02551918: Mar-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id MAR
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02551918
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=104061
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02551918
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964
Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc.; listing date 2007-01-02
Health Canada: Marketed since 2006-08-15 · brand SANDOZ LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Sandoz canada incorporated · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=76953 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02283964)
Source record
DIN 02283964: Sandoz Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id SDZ
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02283964
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=76953
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · $2.0000
Shortage status: active shortage (reported 2026-07-13, estimated to end 2026-10-30, last updated 2026-08-24); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02283964
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251 · 10mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261251
Manufacturer: Teva Canada Limited; listing date 2005-01-25
Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-02-14 · brand TEVA-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG · company Teva canada limited · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=74665 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02261251)
Source record
DIN 02261251: Teva-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000369; group id 926; item number 2205; lccId None; manufacturer id TEV
Source form: Tab; strength: 10mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02261251
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=74665
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478862 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241888 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351668 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543575 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551918 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 · $2.0000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-06-03); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02261251
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870
Manufacturer: Accel Pharma Inc.; listing date 2019-12-20
Health Canada: Marketed since 2019-09-19 · brand ACCEL-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Accel pharma inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordAccel-Leflunomide: Formulary list price $2.0000/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $2.0000 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=96958 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02478870)
Source record
DIN 02478870: Accel-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id ACC
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.0000; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02478870
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=96958
Interchangeable products
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02478870
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2004-11-16
Health Canada: Marketed since 2004-09-14 · brand APO-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=74174 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02256509)
Source record
DIN 02256509: Apo-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id APX
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02256509
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=74174
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: shortage reported ended 2026-08-13 (report last updated 2026-08-13); confirm supply with the pharmacy; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02256509
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Arava · DIN 02241889 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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 ↗)Savings card: RxHelp ONE lists Arava (read 2026-09-10) — brand-name savings card, free; cannot be combined with another card on the same claim.
(rxhelp.ca ↗)1 brand, same coverage
Arava · DIN 02241889
Manufacturer: Sanofi Aventis Pharma; listing date 2001-03-07
Health Canada: Marketed since 2008-10-10 · brand ARAVA · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Sanofi-aventis canada inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=65559 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02241889)
Source record
DIN 02241889: Arava
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id SAV
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $11.4443; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02241889
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=65559
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: To be discontinued; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02241889
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676
Manufacturer: Sanis Health Inc.; listing date 2011-08-04
Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-07-12 · brand LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Sanis health inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=83693 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02351676)
Source record
DIN 02351676: Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id SAI
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02351676
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=83693
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2023-11-03); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02351676
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583
Manufacturer: Sivem Pharmaceuticals ULC; listing date 2024-07-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-06-03 · brand LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Sivem pharmaceuticals ulc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=103204 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02543583)
Source record
DIN 02543583: Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id SIV
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02543583
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103204
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02543583
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926
Manufacturer: Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2025-01-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-12-04 · brand MAR-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Marcan pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=104062 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02551926)
Source record
DIN 02551926: Mar-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id MAR
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02551926
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=104062
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02551926
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972
Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc.; listing date 2007-01-02
Health Canada: Marketed since 2006-08-15 · brand SANDOZ LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Sandoz canada incorporated · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=76954 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02283972)
Source record
DIN 02283972: Sandoz Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id SDZ
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02283972
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=76954
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · $2.0000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-08-10); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02283972
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278 · 20mg · tablet
General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptno code needed
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
Teva-Leflunomide · DIN 02261278
Manufacturer: Teva Canada Limited; listing date 2005-01-25
Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-02-14 · brand TEVA-LEFLUNOMIDE · ATC L04AK01 LEFLUNOMIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG · company Teva canada limited · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $2.0000 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=74666 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02261278)
Source record
DIN 02261278: Teva-Leflunomide
Raw flags: sec3=Y
Item: 920000370; group id 926; item number 2206; lccId None; manufacturer id TEV
Source form: Tab; strength: 20mg
Recorded listing: General benefit
Source prices (unrounded): $2.6433; ministry $2.0000
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02261278
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=74666
Interchangeable products
Accel-Leflunomide · DIN 02478870 · $2.0000
Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 · $2.0000
Arava · DIN 02241889 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02351676 · $2.0000
Leflunomide · DIN 02543583 · $2.0000
Mar-Leflunomide · DIN 02551926 · $2.0000
Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283972 · $2.0000
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-03-18); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02261278
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (92:00 UNCLASSIFIED THERAPEUTIC AGENTS) and how they are covered
Matched class: 92:00 UNCLASSIFIED THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
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: ALENDRONATE & CHOLECALCIFEROL, AZATHIOPRINE, CYCLOSPORINE, GLUCAGON RDNA ORIGIN, LANREOTIDE ACETATE, LEVODOPA & BENSERAZIDE, MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM
Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ALENDRONATE, ALLOPURINOL, AMANTADINE HCL, BROMOCRIPTINE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE, LEVODOPA & CARBIDOPA, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, OCTREOTIDE, RISEDRONATE SODIUM, ROPINIROLE, SELEGILINE HCL, TAMSULOSIN HCL
92:00 UNCLASSIFIED THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (1),
Limited Use, codes 647 (9) · strengths: 14mg · Tab
· 3 products · General benefit · strengths: 50mg · Tab
· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 100mg/mL · Cap, O/L
· 16 products · General benefit (14),
Limited Use, codes 556 (2) · strengths: 250mg, 200mg/mL, 500mg · Cap, Pd for Oral Susp-175mL Pk, Tab
· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 180mg, 360mg · Ent Tab
· 42 products ·
Limited Use, codes 630, 631, 632, 659, 741 · strengths: 2.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 5mg, 10mg · Cap
· 2 products ·
Limited Use, codes 392 · strengths: 1mg/mL, 1mg · O/L, Tab
· 20 products ·
Limited Use, codes 173 (10),
Limited Use, codes 410 (8),
Limited Use, codes 383 (2) · strengths: 5mg/mL, 0.5mg, 1mg, 5mg, 3mg, 0.03%, 0.1% · Amp, Cap, ER Cap, Oint
· 14 products ·
Limited Use, codes 669, 670, 671, 672 (5),
Limited Use, codes 668, 669, 671, 672 (2),
Limited Use, codes 669, 671, 672, 733 (3),
Limited Use, codes 669, 671, 672, 742 (2),
Limited Use, codes 671, 672 (2) · strengths: 45mg/0.5mL, 90mg/1.0mL, 90mg/mL, 130mg/26mL, 5mg/mL · Inj Sol-0.5mL Pref Autoinj (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-0.5mL Pref Syr Pk, Inj Sol-0.5mL Pref Syr Pk (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-0.5mL Vial Pk, Inj Sol-1.0mL Pref Syr Pk (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-1mL Pref Autoinj (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-1mL Pref Syr Pk, Inj Sol-26mL Vial Pk, Inj Sol-26mL Vial Pk (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-Vial Pk (Preservative-Free)
· 10 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 0.5mg · Cap
· 3 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 267mg · Cap
· 28 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (4), Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (23) · strengths: 5mg, 10mg, 70mg · Tab
Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 92:00
and 75 more
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Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.