All strengths: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; same patient cost rules
Shared coverage and patient cost rules
StatusOff-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Other products in the same Health Canada class (J02A, J02AC) — coverage varies; not interchangeable
Fluconazole (Diflucan P.O.S.): general benefit, Limited Use 528, Not a benefit
Itraconazole (Sporanox): general benefit, Limited Use 570, Not a benefit
Voriconazole (Vfend): limited Use 399
Amphotericin b (Fungizone): general benefit
Ketoconazole (Nizoral): general benefit, Not a benefit
Caspofungin (Cancidas): not a benefit
1 more in the class list below
Jamp Posaconazole · DIN 02530333 · 40mg/mL · oral liquid
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
Chronic Renal Failure Drugs
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
1 brand, same coverage
Jamp Posaconazole · DIN 02530333
Manufacturer: Jamp Pharma Corporation; listing date 2023-03-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2023-05-24 · brand JAMP POSACONAZOLE · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Suspension · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 40 MG/ML · company Jamp pharma corporation · schedule Prescription
Jamp Posaconazole: Formulary list price $8.2765/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $8.2765 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=101953 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02530333)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02530333).
DIN 02530333: Jamp Posaconazole
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204037; group id 15; item number 0020; lccId None; manufacturer id JPC
Source form: O/L; strength: 40mg/mL
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $8.2765; ministry $8.2765
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02530333
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=101953Interchangeable products
Posanol · DIN 02293404 · $8.2765
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2024-05-09); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02530333
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Posanol · DIN 02293404 · 40mg/mL · oral liquid
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-18
Write on scriptExceptional Access application required. For a drug to be considered for funding, the EAP reimbursement criteria must always be met and the request approved prior to the initiation of treatment with the drug being requested, unless otherwise specified within the criteria. (ontario.ca, Aug 31, 2026 ↗) Submit through SADIE: "The SADIE portal is available to authorized prescribers and their delegates and designates, enabling the creation, submission and tracking of web-based electronic requests directly to the Exceptional Access Program." (ontario.ca, Aug 31, 2026 ↗)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
Chronic Renal Failure Drugs
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
How long EAP takes
Turnaround times
The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used.
Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE.
EAP Weekly Progress Report
Date: September 15, 2026
Processing categories and examples | Target | Current |
Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day |
Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days |
Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days |
Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days | (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day. (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
Savings card: RxHelp ONE lists Posanol (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
Posanol · DIN 02293404
Manufacturer: Schering-Plough Canada Inc.; listing date 2023-03-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2011-03-18 · brand POSANOL · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Suspension · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 200 MG/5ML · company Merck canada inc · schedule Prescription
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=77877 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02293404)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02293404).
DIN 02293404: Posanol
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204037; group id 15; item number 0020; lccId None; manufacturer id SCP
Source form: O/L; strength: 40mg/mL
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $10.1801; ministry $8.2765
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02293404
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=77877Interchangeable products
Jamp Posaconazole · DIN 02530333 · $8.2765
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=02293404
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021 · 100mg · DR tablet
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-18
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
Chronic Renal Failure Drugs
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
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
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.; listing date 2023-11-30
Health Canada: Marketed since 2023-10-04 · brand GLN-POSACONAZOLE · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Tablet (delayed-release) · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 100 MG · company Glenmark pharmaceuticals canada inc. · schedule Prescription
GLN-Posaconazole: Formulary list price $42.6030/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $42.6030 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=103062 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02542021)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02542021).
DIN 02542021: GLN-Posaconazole
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204038; group id 15; item number 0019; lccId None; manufacturer id GLP
Source form: DR Tab; strength: 100mg
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $42.6030; ministry $42.6030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02542021
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103062Interchangeable products
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644 · $42.6030
Posanol · DIN 02424622 · $42.6030
Sandoz Posaconazole · DIN 02496259 · $42.6030
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311 · $42.6030
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-04-07); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02542021
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644 · 100mg · DR tablet
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-18
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
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EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
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
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644
Manufacturer: Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2024-08-30
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-07-25 · brand MINT-POSACONAZOLE · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Tablet (delayed-release) · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 100 MG · company Mint pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
Mint-Posaconazole: Formulary list price $42.6030/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $42.6030 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=103321 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02544644)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02544644).
DIN 02544644: Mint-Posaconazole
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204038; group id 15; item number 0019; lccId None; manufacturer id MIN
Source form: DR Tab; strength: 100mg
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $42.6030; ministry $42.6030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02544644
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103321Interchangeable products
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021 · $42.6030
Posanol · DIN 02424622 · $42.6030
Sandoz Posaconazole · DIN 02496259 · $42.6030
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311 · $42.6030
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=02544644
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Posanol · DIN 02424622 · 100mg · DR tablet
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-18
Write on scriptExceptional Access application required. For a drug to be considered for funding, the EAP reimbursement criteria must always be met and the request approved prior to the initiation of treatment with the drug being requested, unless otherwise specified within the criteria. (ontario.ca, Aug 31, 2026 ↗) Submit through SADIE: "The SADIE portal is available to authorized prescribers and their delegates and designates, enabling the creation, submission and tracking of web-based electronic requests directly to the Exceptional Access Program." (ontario.ca, Aug 31, 2026 ↗)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
Chronic Renal Failure Drugs
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
How long EAP takes
Turnaround times
The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used.
Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE.
EAP Weekly Progress Report
Date: September 15, 2026
Processing categories and examples | Target | Current |
Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day |
Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days |
Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days |
Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days | (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day. (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
Savings card: RxHelp ONE lists Posanol (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
Posanol · DIN 02424622
Manufacturer: Merck Canada Inc.; listing date 2021-01-29
Health Canada: Marketed since 2014-05-21 · brand POSANOL · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Tablet (delayed-release) · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 100 MG · company Merck canada inc · schedule Prescription
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=90930 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02424622)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02424622).
DIN 02424622: Posanol
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204038; group id 15; item number 0019; lccId None; manufacturer id MEK
Source form: DR Tab; strength: 100mg
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $53.7642; ministry $42.6030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02424622
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=90930Interchangeable products
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021 · $42.6030
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644 · $42.6030
Sandoz Posaconazole · DIN 02496259 · $42.6030
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311 · $42.6030
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2024-06-04); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02424622
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Sandoz Posaconazole · DIN 02496259 · 100mg · DR tablet
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
465
Chronic Renal Failure Drugs
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
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 Posaconazole · DIN 02496259
Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc.; listing date 2021-01-29
Health Canada: Marketed since 2020-12-08 · brand SANDOZ POSACONAZOLE · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Tablet (delayed-release) · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 100 MG · company Sandoz canada incorporated · schedule Prescription
Sandoz Posaconazole: Formulary list price $42.6030/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $42.6030 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=98612 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02496259)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02496259).
DIN 02496259: Sandoz Posaconazole
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204038; group id 15; item number 0019; lccId None; manufacturer id SDZ
Source form: DR Tab; strength: 100mg
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $42.6030; ministry $42.6030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02496259
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=98612Interchangeable products
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021 · $42.6030
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644 · $42.6030
Posanol · DIN 02424622 · $42.6030
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311 · $42.6030
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-03-09); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02496259
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311 · 100mg · DR tablet
Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Coverage criteria
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100 mg tablet, 40 mg/mL Suspension
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 49, record 27, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Posanol; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block.
Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive):
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange
Posaconazole
Brand(s): Posanol
DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40 mg/mL Suspension, 100 mg tablets
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
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EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 465, record 301, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
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
Taro-Posaconazole · DIN 02543311
Manufacturer: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2024-05-31
Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-03-25 · brand TARO-POSACONAZOLE · ATC J02AC04 POSACONAZOLE · form Tablet (delayed-release) · route Oral · ingredients POSACONAZOLE 100 MG · company Taro pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
Taro-Posaconazole: Formulary list price $42.6030/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $42.6030 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=103180 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02543311)
Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02543311).
DIN 02543311: Taro-Posaconazole
Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y
Item: 081204038; group id 15; item number 0019; lccId None; manufacturer id TAR
Source form: DR Tab; strength: 100mg
Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed)
Source prices (unrounded): $42.6030; ministry $42.6030
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02543311
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103180Interchangeable products
GLN-Posaconazole · DIN 02542021 · $42.6030
Mint-Posaconazole · DIN 02544644 · $42.6030
Posanol · DIN 02424622 · $42.6030
Sandoz Posaconazole · DIN 02496259 · $42.6030
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=02543311
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (08:12:04 Antifungals) and how they are covered
Matched class: 08:12:04 Antifungals
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: AMPHOTERICIN B
Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): FLUCONAZOLE, ITRACONAZOLE, KETOCONAZOLE, NYSTATIN, TERBINAFINE HCL
08:12:04 Antifungals
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.
VORICONAZOLE · Limited Use, codes 399
1 INDICATIONS
VFEND (voriconazole) is indicated for:
• Invasive aspergillosis
• Candidemia in non-neutropenic patients and the following Candida infections: disseminated
infections in skin and infections in abdomen, kidney, bladder wall and wounds (see 14 CLINICAL
TRIALS and 15 MICROBIOLOGY).
1.1 Pediatrics
Pediatrics (<12 years of age).
PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00084426.PDF; date 2004-08-20; DIN 02256460; 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
POSANOL® (posaconazole) Solution for Injection, Delayed-Release Tablets and Oral Suspension are
indicated for:
Prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing
these infections, such as patients with prolonged neutropenia or hematopoietic stem cell
transplant (HSCT) recipients.
Treatment of invasive aspergillosis in patients with disease that is refractory to amphotericin B
or itraconazole, or in patients who are intolerant of these medicinal products. Refractoriness is
defined as progression of infection or failure to improve after a minimum of 7 days of prior
therapeutic doses of effective antifungal therapy.
Limited data on other fungal infections appears in the Clinical Trials section of the product monograph.
POSANOL® Solution for Injection is indicated in patients 18 years of age and older.
POSANOL® Delayed-Release Tablets and Oral Suspension is indicated in patients 13 years of age and
older.
POSANOL® Oral Suspension is also indicated for:
Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC).
1.1 Pediatrics
Pediatrics (13 - 17 years of age): Safety …
https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00064506.PDF
PM date: January 4, 2022
Source product: POSANOL; DIN 02293404; fetched 2026-09-10
Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.
Availability
Posanol · DIN 02293404
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=02293404
SADIE has its own form for many drugs; this checklist prepares the answers; the ministry decides. Open SADIE
Use this text in SADIE’s free-text fields or read from it on a Telephone Request Service call. Review marks do not indicate eligibility. Evidence stays in this page until you copy it; nothing entered here is sent or saved. Do not enter patient identifiers.
EAP Telephone Request Service: The TRS can be accessed by calling toll-free at 1-866-811-9893 or 416-327-8109 (Toronto area) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and selecting the TRS option. Source; updated September 15, 2026
Posted turnaround and Telephone Request Service scope
Turnaround times
The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used.
Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE.
EAP Weekly Progress Report
Date: September 15, 2026
Processing categories and examples | Target | Current |
Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day |
Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days |
Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days |
Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days |
For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day.
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Prepare answers: For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow
transplant.
Duration of Approval: Limited to 4 months
For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are
experiencing moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Please provide details of the patient’s clinical condition including all medications
used to treat the condition with your request application.
Duration of Approval: Up to 4 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide information
regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as applicable) including the
names of medications and treatments being used to manage GVHD.
Duration of Approval: Case-by-case
For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or
intolerant to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to
voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a consultation
note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis was made and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
Duration of Approval: 3 months
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information ( Infectious disease consultation/radiology
report)
Duration of Approval: 3 months
Duration of Approval of subsequent renewal: Case-by-case
Prepared from the ministry's published criteria; eligibility is decided by the Exceptional Access Program.
Posaconazole (Posanol)
Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE
Prepare answers: See the ministry wording below; no separate indication heading is held.
1. For the prophylaxis of Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who have
recently (within the past 3 months) undergone an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
2. For the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in patients who have previously (3
months or longer) undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant and are experiencing
moderate to severe graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) will be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis for patients who continue to
experience ongoing symptoms of moderate to severe GVHD. Please provide
information regarding infections that were experienced while on therapy (as
applicable) including the names of medications and treatments being used to manage
GVHD.
3. For the treatment of invasive aspergillosis* in patients who are refractory or intolerant
to voriconazole OR who have documented contraindication to voriconazole.
*Invasive aspergillosis should be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture must be accompanied by a
consultation note from an infectious disease expert with details of how the diagnosis
was made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. For the treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have failed, have a
contraindication to, or experienced intolerance to amphotericin B; OR
For the step-down treatment of mucormycosis** in patients who have been initially
treated with amphotericin B but cannot tolerate long-term therapy with this agent.
**Mucormycosis infection must be confirmed by fungal culture.
Note: Requests without a positive fungal culture but where the diagnosis of mucormycosis
is documented by an infectious diseases consult and other tools (e.g, radiology reports,
histopathology, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Renewals will be considered for patients who are responding to therapy but who have not
experienced clinical resolution of their condition. Note that requests for renewal must be
accompanied by supporting clinical information (Infectious disease consultation/ radiology
report).
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Prepared from the ministry's published criteria; eligibility is decided by the Exceptional Access Program.
Other review policies
For Jamp Posaconazole, GLN-Posaconazole, Mint-Posaconazole, Sandoz Posaconazole, Taro-Posaconazole: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.
For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy
Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.
For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)
Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.