Programs for free access to medications, supplies and services

The following are the terms and conditions governing the administration of these programs, established by orders in council, agreements or other documents. To find out more about these programs, refer to the webpage Free access to prescription drugs.

Free universal access to voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion pill)

This program is intended for Quebeckers who wish to terminate a pregnancy of 9 weeks or less to access the medication free of charge.

• Order in Council 1249-2017
• Maximum price reimbursable to pharmacists by RAMQ for medications related to voluntary medical termination of pregnancy

Free prescription drugs for the treatment of sexually transmitted and blood-borne diseases

This program is intended for persons suffering from an infection targeted by the program and those who have been in contact with these persons.

• Order in Council 972-96 (French only)
• Agreement on the free drug program for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (French only)
• Amendment to the agreement on the free drug program for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (French only)

Free access to naloxone and certain other supplies

This program has been implemented to ensure quick interventions for opioid overdose victims.

• Order in Council 1073-2017 (French only)
• Agreement on the program respecting the provision of the medication naloxone and certain supplies free of charge
• Amendment to the agreement on the program respecting the provision of the medication naloxone and certain supplies free of charge

Free drugs for chemoprophylaxis and for the treatment of tuberculosis

This program is intended for persons suffering from tuberculosis and those having been in contact with someone with tuberculosis.

• Order in Council 98-97 (French only)
• Agreement on the free drug program for chemoprophylaxis and the treatment of tuberculosis (French only)