MIRABEGRON
All strengths: Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 required; same patient cost rules
Shared coverage and patient cost rules
StatusLimited Use — Reason for Use code 290 required
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Other products in the same Health Canada class (G04BD) — coverage varies; not interchangeable
- Fesoterodine (Toviaz): limited Use 290
- Propiverine (Mictoryl Pediatric): limited Use 530
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564963 · 25mg · extended release tablet
Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 290 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 290
Reason for Use code 290
For patients with urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence who have:
Failed to respond to behavioral techniques AND an adequate trial of oxybutynin with gradual dose escalation has shown to be either ineffective or resulted in unacceptable side effects.
NOTE: If after a trial of 2 weeks patients continue to experience similar side effects and no greater efficacy than oxybutynin, continued therapy with this more costly agent should be reassessed.
Antimuscarinic agents should be used with caution in the elderly due to potentially serious adverse effects (e.g. confusion, psychosis, acute urinary retention, constipation). Antimuscarinic agents should be avoided in older adults with pre-existing cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and those who are already using other drugs with significant anticholinergic effects (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) in order to avoid a high overall anticholinergic drug burden.
Coverage limit:
LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
1 brand, same coverage
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564963
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2026-05-29
Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-04-01 · brand APO-MIRABEGRON · ATC G04BD12 MIRABEGRON · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients MIRABEGRON 25 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordApo-Mirabegron: Formulary list price $0.8030/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $0.8030 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=106762 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02564963)
Source record
DIN 02564963: Apo-Mirabegron
Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 860000074; group id 876; item number 2115; lccId 00254; manufacturer id APX
Source form: ER Tab; strength: 25mg
Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below
Source prices (unrounded): $0.8030; ministry $0.8030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02564963
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=106762
Interchangeable products
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402874 · $0.8030
Shortage status: shortage reported ended 2026-06-19 (report last updated 2026-06-19); 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=02564963
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402874 · 25mg · extended release tablet
Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 290 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 290
Reason for Use code 290
For patients with urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence who have:
Failed to respond to behavioral techniques AND an adequate trial of oxybutynin with gradual dose escalation has shown to be either ineffective or resulted in unacceptable side effects.
NOTE: If after a trial of 2 weeks patients continue to experience similar side effects and no greater efficacy than oxybutynin, continued therapy with this more costly agent should be reassessed.
Antimuscarinic agents should be used with caution in the elderly due to potentially serious adverse effects (e.g. confusion, psychosis, acute urinary retention, constipation). Antimuscarinic agents should be avoided in older adults with pre-existing cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and those who are already using other drugs with significant anticholinergic effects (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) in order to avoid a high overall anticholinergic drug burden.
Coverage limit:
LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
Savings card: innoviCares lists Myrbetriq (Ontario list dated 2026-09-10) — pays part of the brand-versus-generic difference after other coverage; free sign-up.
(innovicares.ca ↗)1 brand, same coverage
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402874
Manufacturer: Astellas Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2015-05-28
Health Canada: Marketed since 2013-03-28 · brand MYRBETRIQ · ATC G04BD URINARY ANTISPASMODICS · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients MIRABEGRON 25 MG · company Astellas pharma canada inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $0.8030 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=88770 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02402874)
Source record
DIN 02402874: Myrbetriq
Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 860000074; group id 876; item number 2115; lccId 00254; manufacturer id ASE
Source form: ER Tab; strength: 25mg
Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below
Source prices (unrounded): $1.4600; ministry $0.8030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02402874
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=88770
Interchangeable products
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564963 · $0.8030
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=02402874
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564971 · 50mg · extended release tablet
Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 290 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 290
Reason for Use code 290
For patients with urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence who have:
Failed to respond to behavioral techniques AND an adequate trial of oxybutynin with gradual dose escalation has shown to be either ineffective or resulted in unacceptable side effects.
NOTE: If after a trial of 2 weeks patients continue to experience similar side effects and no greater efficacy than oxybutynin, continued therapy with this more costly agent should be reassessed.
Antimuscarinic agents should be used with caution in the elderly due to potentially serious adverse effects (e.g. confusion, psychosis, acute urinary retention, constipation). Antimuscarinic agents should be avoided in older adults with pre-existing cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and those who are already using other drugs with significant anticholinergic effects (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) in order to avoid a high overall anticholinergic drug burden.
Coverage limit:
LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
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-Mirabegron · DIN 02564971
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2026-05-29
Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-04-01 · brand APO-MIRABEGRON · ATC G04BD12 MIRABEGRON · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients MIRABEGRON 50 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordApo-Mirabegron: Formulary list price $0.7300/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $0.7300 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=106763 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02564971)
Source record
DIN 02564971: Apo-Mirabegron
Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 860000075; group id 876; item number 2116; lccId 00254; manufacturer id APX
Source form: ER Tab; strength: 50mg
Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below
Source prices (unrounded): $0.7300; ministry $0.7300
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02564971
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=106763
Interchangeable products
Auro-Mirabegron · DIN 02564955 · $0.7300
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402882 · $0.7300
Shortage status: shortage reported ended 2026-06-25 (report last updated 2026-06-25); 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=02564971
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Auro-Mirabegron · DIN 02564955 · 50mg · extended release tablet
Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 290 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 290
Reason for Use code 290
For patients with urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence who have:
Failed to respond to behavioral techniques AND an adequate trial of oxybutynin with gradual dose escalation has shown to be either ineffective or resulted in unacceptable side effects.
NOTE: If after a trial of 2 weeks patients continue to experience similar side effects and no greater efficacy than oxybutynin, continued therapy with this more costly agent should be reassessed.
Antimuscarinic agents should be used with caution in the elderly due to potentially serious adverse effects (e.g. confusion, psychosis, acute urinary retention, constipation). Antimuscarinic agents should be avoided in older adults with pre-existing cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and those who are already using other drugs with significant anticholinergic effects (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) in order to avoid a high overall anticholinergic drug burden.
Coverage limit:
LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
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
Auro-Mirabegron · DIN 02564955
Manufacturer: Auro Pharma Inc.; listing date 2026-07-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-06-22 · brand AURO-MIRABEGRON · ATC G04BD12 MIRABEGRON · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients MIRABEGRON 50 MG · company Auro pharma inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordAuro-Mirabegron: Formulary list price $0.7300/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $0.7300 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=106761 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02564955)
Source record
DIN 02564955: Auro-Mirabegron
Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 860000075; group id 876; item number 2116; lccId 00254; manufacturer id AUR
Source form: ER Tab; strength: 50mg
Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below
Source prices (unrounded): $0.7300; ministry $0.7300
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02564955
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=106761
Interchangeable products
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564971 · $0.7300
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402882 · $0.7300
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=02564955
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402882 · 50mg · extended release tablet
Limited Use — Reason for Use code 290 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 290 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 290
Reason for Use code 290
For patients with urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence who have:
Failed to respond to behavioral techniques AND an adequate trial of oxybutynin with gradual dose escalation has shown to be either ineffective or resulted in unacceptable side effects.
NOTE: If after a trial of 2 weeks patients continue to experience similar side effects and no greater efficacy than oxybutynin, continued therapy with this more costly agent should be reassessed.
Antimuscarinic agents should be used with caution in the elderly due to potentially serious adverse effects (e.g. confusion, psychosis, acute urinary retention, constipation). Antimuscarinic agents should be avoided in older adults with pre-existing cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and those who are already using other drugs with significant anticholinergic effects (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) in order to avoid a high overall anticholinergic drug burden.
Coverage limit:
LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
Savings card: innoviCares lists Myrbetriq (Ontario list dated 2026-09-10) — pays part of the brand-versus-generic difference after other coverage; free sign-up.
(innovicares.ca ↗)1 brand, same coverage
Myrbetriq · DIN 02402882
Manufacturer: Astellas Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2015-05-28
Health Canada: Marketed since 2013-03-28 · brand MYRBETRIQ · ATC G04BD12 MIRABEGRON · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients MIRABEGRON 50 MG · company Astellas pharma canada inc · schedule Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product recordMinistry pays: $0.7300 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=88771 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02402882)
Source record
DIN 02402882: Myrbetriq
Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 860000075; group id 876; item number 2116; lccId 00254; manufacturer id ASE
Source form: ER Tab; strength: 50mg
Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below
Source prices (unrounded): $1.4600; ministry $0.7300
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02402882
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=88771
Interchangeable products
Apo-Mirabegron · DIN 02564971 · $0.7300
Auro-Mirabegron · DIN 02564955 · $0.7300
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=02402882
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: overactive bladder
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.
No displayed matched alternative is a general benefit.
DARIFENACIN · Limited Use, codes 290
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE
ENABLEX (darifenacin) is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder.
PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00049667.PDF; date not captured; DIN 02273217; fetched 2026-09-10
Product monograph
PROPIVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE · Limited Use, codes 530
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE
Mictoryl/Mictoryl Pediatric (propiverine hydrochloride) is indicated for symptomatic treatment
of urinary incontinence and/or increased urinary frequency and urgency in patients with
overactive bladder (OAB).
PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00043480.PDF; date January 15, 2018; DIN 02460289; fetched 2026-09-10
Product monograph
SOLIFENACIN SUCCINATE · Limited Use, codes 290
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE
VESICARE® (solifenacin succinate) is indicated for:
Treatment of overactive bladder in adults with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence,
urinary urgency and urinary frequency.
PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00048963.PDF; date December 31, 2018; DIN 02277263; fetched 2026-09-10
Product monograph
Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26