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Rural pharmacy incentive
Additional dispensing fee for qualifying rural pharmacies
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Qualifying pharmacies identified by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Rural pharmacy incentive from the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program pays an additional $2 dispensing fee to qualifying pharmacies in New Brunswick. It applies to the first 10,000 NBPDP prescriptions filled per fiscal year and supports rural pharmacy services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase operational productivity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualifying pharmacies identified by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program.
Processing and Agreement
- The rural incentive amount is calculated quarterly by the NBPDP.
- Payments are made to qualifying pharmacies through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) following each quarter.
- If a new pharmacy opens within 25 km, any payments made under this policy after the new pharmacy opens will be recovered.
Additional information
- Qualifying pharmacies are identified by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP).
- The incentive is calculated quarterly and paid through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) following each quarter.
- No additional information is required from pharmacies.
- If a new pharmacy opens within 25 km, qualifying pharmacies will no longer be eligible and any payments made after that opening will be recovered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural pharmacy incentive Program
What is the Rural pharmacy incentive?
The Rural pharmacy incentive from the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program pays an additional $2 dispensing fee to qualifying pharmacies in New Brunswick. It applies to the first 10,000 NBPDP prescriptions filled per fiscal year and supports rural pharmacy services.
Who is eligible for the Rural pharmacy incentive program?
To be eligible for the Rural pharmacy incentive program, you must:
The pharmacy must be identified by the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program as a qualifying pharmacy.
The incentive applies to the first 10,000 NBPDP prescriptions filled per fiscal year.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rural pharmacy incentive?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at info@nbdrugs-medicamentsnb.ca or by phone at 1-506-867-4515.
Where is the Rural pharmacy incentive available?
The Rural pharmacy incentive program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Rural pharmacy incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rural pharmacy incentive is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rural pharmacy incentive?
Rural pharmacy incentive is funded by Government of New Brunswick