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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
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Accel-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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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Accel-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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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
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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=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

TERIFLUNOMIDE

· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), Limited Use, codes 647 (9) · strengths: 14mg · Tab

AZATHIOPRINE

· 3 products · General benefit · strengths: 50mg · Tab

CYCLOSPORINE

· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 100mg/mL · Cap, O/L

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

· 16 products · General benefit (14), Limited Use, codes 556 (2) · strengths: 250mg, 200mg/mL, 500mg · Cap, Pd for Oral Susp-175mL Pk, Tab

MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM

· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 180mg, 360mg · Ent Tab

LENALIDOMIDE

· 42 products · Limited Use, codes 630, 631, 632, 659, 741 · strengths: 2.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 5mg, 10mg · Cap

SIROLIMUS

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 392 · strengths: 1mg/mL, 1mg · O/L, Tab

TACROLIMUS

· 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

USTEKINUMAB

· 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)

FINGOLIMOD

· 10 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 0.5mg · Cap

PIRFENIDONE

· 3 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 267mg · Cap

ALENDRONATE

· 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
Full class listing Related classes: Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: active rheumatoid arthritis
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: PENICILLAMINE, SULFASALAZINE CYCLOSPORINE · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (2), General benefit (8) Rheumatoid Arthritis NEORAL capsules and oral solution (cyclosporine) are also indicated for the treatment of severe active rheumatoid arthritis in patients for whom classical slow-acting antirheumatic agents are inappropriate or ineffective. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00085584.PDF; date 2026-07-30; DIN 02150662; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph PENICILLAMINE · General benefit INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE CUPRIMINE (penicillamine capsules, USP) is indicated for:  treatment of Wilson's disease  chronic lead poisoning  cystinuria, and  In patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to an adequate trial of conventional therapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00054287.PDF; date not captured; DIN 00016055; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph SULFASALAZINE · General benefit It is especially useful for chronic administration. pms-SULFASALAZINE-E.C. is also indicated for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis, when treatment with an adequate conventional first line therapy has failed. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00056638.PDF; date April 30, 2020; DIN 00598461; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph TACROLIMUS · Limited Use, codes 173 (10), Limited Use, codes 410 (8), Limited Use, codes 383 (2), Limited Use, codes 590 (3) Rheumatoid Arthritis Prograf (tacrolimus immediate-release capsules, USP) is indicated for: • treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients for whom disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy is ineffective or inappropriate. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082912.PDF; date 2025-12-17; DIN 02175983; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 Indications ARAVA® (leflunomide) should be used only by physicians who have fully familiarized themselves with the efficacy and safety profile of ARAVA and who are experienced in the therapy of rheumatoid diseases. ARAVA is indicated in adults for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis. 1.1 Pediatrics The use in patients less than 18 years of age is contraindicated. 1.2 Geriatrics No dosage adjustment is needed in patients over 65 years of age. There are no overall differences in effectiveness and safety between elderly and younger patients. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00083555.PDF PM date: not printed or not captured Source product: ARAVA; DIN 02241888; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Availability

Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256495 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

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Arava · DIN 02241888 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

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Sandoz Leflunomide · DIN 02283964 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

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Apo-Leflunomide · DIN 02256509 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

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Arava · DIN 02241889 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

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