British Columbia
Saxenda® in British Columbia
British Columbia
Often covered by insurance

Saxenda® in British Columbia

Saxenda® prescribed online and delivered in British Columbia

Through Felix, you can get Saxenda® prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner with free delivery to your door.

At a glance

  • 6 mg/mL; 1 multi-use injector per pack
  • Liraglutide injections

Why Felix

  • Prescribed by a Canadian healthcare professional
  • Support and resources along your journey
  • Free and fast shipping to your door

Felix pharmacy patients only. Coverage may vary by province and plan.

Accessing Saxenda® in British Columbia

British Columbia is known for a lot more than just gorgeous forests and incredible ski slopes, it’s also one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country. For those that are visiting BC, as well as those that are lucky enough to live there, accessing essential medical amenities is a vital part of maintaining their ongoing quality of life.

Felix is making it more accessible than ever for any resident in British Columbia to get Saxenda online. This way, whether you’re taking an extended vacation, or enjoying the views from your porch, you can rest assured that you’ll always have the prescriptions you need, when you need them. It’s just one of the ways that Felix is helping patients in BC take control of their health and their happiness.

General Information

Yes, you can get a prescription for Saxenda in British Columbia. However, before you can access this medication, you’ll need to get assessed by a licensed clinician – like the ones at Felix.

Just complete a short online assessment (at your convenience), and if your practitioner believes that Saxenda could be right for you, they’ll be able to provide you with a prescription.

The first thing that you need to do to get Saxenda online in British Columbia is to speak with a licensed healthcare practitioner to determine if it’s a suitable treatment option for you, based on your health and medical history.

With Felix, you can do this quickly and easily, at your own convenience. Just complete a short online assessment, and if your assigned practitioner believes Saxenda could be right for you, they’ll be able to write you a prescription.

If you’ve been exploring different potential treatment options, and you believe that Saxenda may be the right choice for you, then it might be time that you talk to a clinician at Felix.

All you have to do is complete a short online assessment (at your convenience), and if your practitioner thinks that Saxenda is right for you, based on your health and medical history, they can provide you with a prescription.

Plus, Felix can then fill and deliver your online Saxenda order in British Columbia directly to your home – at no additional cost.

Shipping

There are a few steps you’ll have to go through to get Saxenda online in British Columbia. The first step is to complete your online assessment with Felix, which only takes a few minutes of your time. One of our practitioners will determine whether Saxenda could be the right choice for you, usually within 24 hours of submitting your assessment.

If you’re accepted for a Saxenda prescription, Felix can then send your prescription to one of our online pharmacy partners, so they can begin preparing it to ship to your home. This usually takes between 2-3 business days.

Lastly, the medications are shipped directly (and discreetly) to your home via Express Post, which guarantees secure, cold storage for your medications during transport. This final step usually takes an additional 2-3 business days.

Currently, Felix is providing free delivery for online Saxenda orders in British Columbia to every region! Some areas where Saxenda is available in British Columbia include:

  • Whistler
  • Quesnel
  • Fernie
  • Vancouver
  • West Vancouver
  • Langford
  • Fort St. John
  • Langley
  • Nanaimo
  • Victoria
  • Kelowna
  • West Kelowna
  • Surrey
  • Burnaby
  • New Westminster

Of course, this is only some of the areas in British Columbia where Saxenda is available for free delivery. If you have any questions about getting treatments delivered in your area, we’d invite you to start a chat with us by clicking the chat icon located in the corner of your account.

As an alternative, you can reach us by phone through the information available on our Contact Us page, or you can check out all our services on the Meet the Felix app, available on both the Apple and Google stores.

No, it doesn’t cost anything to get online Saxenda prescriptions delivered in British Columbia when you choose Felix.

You’ll only pay a small fee for your assessments, as well as the medications that are prescribed to you.

When it comes to filling and delivering your prescription directly (and discreetly) to your home, Felix will take care of the rest of the costs.

Insurance

This is a question that we can’t answer for everyone, because each person’s insurance company and benefits package will look a little differently.

We’d recommend reaching out to your insurance representative, so that you can ask whether they currently cover online Saxenda orders in British Columbia.

If so, Felix can bill your insurer directly, and then ship your medications directly (and discreetly) to your home, at no extra cost.

Sadly, because our secure, chat-based online assessment system is considered to be asynchronous, it isn’t covered by any provincial health plans or private insurance companies.

This means, you’ll be responsible for paying a small assessment fee, as well as the cost of your prescribed medications. We’ll take care of filling and shipping the prescription directly to you, at no additional cost.

Yes, Felix currently accepts all registered insurance providers in the province that offer coverage to get Saxenda online in British Columbia.

This doesn’t mean that every provider or plan will include this type of coverage, however. We’d suggest contacting your provider directly, so that you can avoid missing out on the opportunity to have at least some of the costs associated with this ongoing treatment covered by your existing benefits.

There is some coverage available under the BC Pharmacare program for Saxenda orders in British Columbia, but this is only for individuals that meet certain specific eligibility criteria. You can learn more about eligibility requirements here.

There are some insurance companies in British Columbia that do provide coverage for Saxenda prescriptions, but not every provider or plan will include this.

Your best bet is to reach out to your insurance representative directly, so that you can ask whether your current benefits include coverage for online Saxenda prescriptions in British Columbia. If so, Felix can bill your insurer directly, and then ship your medications directly to your chosen address – for free.

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Frequently asked questions

Saxenda®

Yes, you can. However, the only way for you to get Saxenda online in British Columbia is to first speak with a licensed healthcare practitioner – like the ones at Felix.

If they believe that Saxenda is right for you (based on your health and medical history), they can write you a Saxenda prescription.

No, there’s no reason to waste your day sitting around a busy doctor’s office, or wait weeks for an appointment. You never even need to visit your local pharmacy again! Not when you have Felix on your side.

Just complete a short online assessment, and if your healthcare practitioner believes that Saxenda is right for you, they’ll be able to provide you with a prescription for it.

Best of all, Felix can deliver your medication directly to your home, at no additional cost to you.

No, in British Columbia, Saxenda is not available over-the-counter. This means, you’ll need a prescription from a licensed healthcare practitioner to be able to access it.

Thankfully, Felix is making this process quick and convenient for Manitobans. Just complete an online assessment, and if your practitioner thinks Saxenda is a good choice for your needs,based on your current condition and medical history, they can write you a prescription.

Plus, Felix can deliver your medications directly to your door, at no extra charge.

This is a question that’s best asked to your insurance provider, since each person’s specific coverage will vary.

The good news is that if your insurance company does cover Saxenda prescriptions, Felix can bill your insurer directly, and then deliver your medication right to your chosen address – for free!

It’s important to note that insurance coverage for online medications through Felix doesn’t include the cost of your assessment.

The only way to get a Saxenda prescription in British Columbia, is to first speak with a licensed healthcare practitioner, like the ones at Felix.

Felix makes this process comfortable and seamless, with no long waits and assessments available at your convenience. If your healthcare practitioner believes that Saxenda is right for you, they can provide you with a prescription.

Best of all, Felix can then discreetly deliver your medication, right to your doorstep.

The only way to order Saxenda online in British Columbia is to first speak to a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Felix’s team of trained practitioners are taking the stress out of this process for Manitobans, by providing online assessments that can be booked around your schedule.

Just complete your assessment, and if your practitioner thinks Saxenda is a good choice for you, they’ll be able to give you a prescription and ship your medication to your home – at no extra cost.

Yes, Saxenda is available in British Columbia, but first, you’re going to need to get assessed by a licensed clinician, before you’ll be able to get a prescription for it.

Felix is making this process quick and convenient for Manitobans with our secure, chat-based online assessments, which allow you to request Saxenda from the comfort of your own home!

Plus, if your assigned practitioner thinks that Saxenda could be the right choice for you, Felix can ship your medications directly to your home, at no additional cost.

Online Visits

No. A visit with a licensed healthcare practitioner is required for all treatments currently provided through Felix’s service.

No. We use an asynchronous telemedicine model so you can complete your online visit in your own time and we save your progress so you can come back later to finish it.

If you are completing a visit in the mental health or weight loss categories, your healthcare practitioner may require a phone or video call to discuss your medical profile further during the assessment process.

Most assessments do not require a phone or video conversation. Once a prescriber has reviewed the info in your assessment they will respond to you via secure instant messages that you can access within your Felix account.  

If you are completing a visit in the mental health or weight loss categories, your healthcare practitioner may require a phone or video call to discuss your medical profile further during the assessment process.

After creating an account, you will complete a medical assessment for evaluation by one of the Felix healthcare practitioners. 

During your assessment, you will have the opportunity to send your practitioner questions via secure messaging.  

In most cases, practitioners will complete your assessment with secure messaging alone but sometimes they may determine you require an audio or video visit and/or further diagnostic testing to help determine the best treatment plan for you. 

If your practitioner has determined a prescription treatment is appropriate, they will approve your visit and write you a prescription. Our pharmacy will then ship your prescription to your home.

You’ll be able to message your healthcare practitioner if you have questions or want to make changes to your treatment at any time.

You can expect to receive a response from a healthcare practitioner within 48 hours of submission.  Delays may occur at high volume periods or over statutory holidays – we thank you for your patience and look forward to supporting you.

Great, you’ve already taken the first step! Next, a healthcare practitioner will review your assessment and if necessary, will send you a link to book an online audio or video appointment with them. This appointment will help them determine the best treatment plan for you. If your healthcare practitioner thinks you will benefit from an available medication, they will write you a prescription. Our pharmacy can ship your medication to your home if you would like your medication dispensed through the Felix Pharmacy network.

Shipping

A signature upon delivery may be required.

Your address can be updated from the Shipping tab of your account. Kindly note that any changes need to be made 48hr ahead of your refill date.

Not long. After completing your assessment, a practitioner will generally respond within 24 hours, and often much sooner.

The pharmacy will process and fill your prescription within 2-3 business days of your prescription approval date if there is nothing blocking them from doing so.

All packages are shipped via Express Post, which usually takes 2-3 business days. You will receive an email with your tracking number once your treatment has been shipped.

You have 14 days from the date your tracking link was sent to notify us of an undelivered or lost package, or damaged medication.

There is currently no cost to have your medication sent to you from our Felix Pharmacy network.

Your tracking number will be activated when the courier picks up your shipment from the pharmacy. Please allow until 6 pm the following business day, and you should then be able to see the status of your package. If the tracking number still isn’t working, please reach out to our Patient Support team through the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your account.

Absolutely. All Felix shipments arrive in a nondescript blister package so you can have your treatment shipped wherever makes sense for you as long as there is someone there to sign for it.

We’ll contact you via email if your package is returned to us!

For most treatments, your meds will be destroyed 1 month after your fill date should you fail to respond to Felix Customer Support or contact the partner pharmacy. Temperature controlled medications may have a reduced reshipment eligibility window due to their limited shelf life, in accordance with product guidelines. All reshipments are at the discretion of a pharmacist’s professional judgment.

If you require assistance with a returned package, please reach out to our Patient Support team through the chat bubble in the bottom right corner.

Depending on your province of residence and the treatment being dispensed, your Felix packages may require a signature on delivery. If this cannot be collected where necessary, your package will be available at the closest post office for pick up. Usually, packages are available for up to 14 days after the first attempted delivery. If you don’t pick up your package within the allotted time, it will be returned to the sender, which may cause a further delay in your delivery.

Status updates for your prescription will appear in the Upcoming tab. You’ll be able to see if your prescription is being processed by our pharmacists or if it’s en route for delivery.


Refill schedule (drug dependent)

  • Monthly: refill is processed approx. every 20 to 23 days
  • Every 2 months: refill is processed approx. every 50 to 53 days
  • Every 3 months: refill is processed approx. every 76 to 84 days

Yes, the pharmacy will process your prescription to account for any expected delays due to the holiday season.

Insurance

Treatment coverage varies greatly between different insurance plans.

The good news is that if you are covered, Felix can bill your insurer directly, and then process your treatment plan at no additional cost to you. We recommend that you upload your private and/or provincial benefit card during the online visit so that our pharmacy partner can apply any coverage you are eligible for before processing your treatment plan.

Insurance coverage for treatment plans through Felix doesn’t include the cost of your visit.

Go to Billing where you can add or update your insurance information on file.

You will find the official receipt for your medication costs within your package from the pharmacy. This receipt can be used to submit a manual claim directly to your insurance/benefits provider. Future refills will be direct-billed directly to your insurance provider, once you have uploaded your insurance information from the Billing tab of your account.

The coverage you are eligible for will not be deducted until the pharmacy processes your refill, so the price you see in your profile is the estimated maximum medication cost before benefits. Once the pharmacy ships your meds, the actual cost will be displayed for the respective refill.

OHIP+ covers some birth control for eligible residents of Ontario who are under 25 years old and do not have private insurance. You can check if your birth control medication is covered here. Make sure to upload your Ontario health card during your online visit so our pharmacy partners can apply your coverage directly.

Medication coverage varies greatly between different plans, provinces, and has specific criteria that determine eligibility. For private insurance, we recommend contacting your benefits administrator with your details and the Drug Identification Number (DIN) and the drug name to determine your coverage.

For more details on provincial health plan coverage see below:

Alberta: Learn more about AHCIP here. Search for covered drugs here.

British Columbia: Learn more about MSP here. Search for covered drugs here.

Manitoba: Learn more about MHSIP here. Search for covered drugs here.

Newfoundland and Labrador: Learn more about MCP here. Search for covered drugs here.

Nova Scotia: Learn more about MSI here. Search for covered drugs here.

Ontario: Learn more about OHIP+ here. Search for covered drugs here.

Prince Edward Island: Learn more about Health PEI here. Search for covered drugs here.

Saskatchewan: Learn more about Saskatchewan Health Coverage here. Search for covered drugs here.

A Felix online visit is considered asynchronous since it is conveniently completed through a secure chat bases system. Currently, asynchronous visits are not covered by insurance or provincial health plans so you will be charged a visit fee, depending on the category of treatment you are requesting.

Yes, but at the discretion of our medical team. Please submit your insurance request form here. If the healthcare practitioner agrees to complete the form, a $35 fee per insurance form will apply. If you run into any issues, please reach out to our Patient Support team through the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your account. Read more here for full details about the Insurance Special Authorization Form process.

Felix 101

Absolutely. Our online assessments have been designed to ask all the necessary questions required for diagnosis. We’ve worked with specialists to create an assessment process that can provide sufficient information for the healthcare practitioner to determine whether or not you are eligible for a prescription and craft an appropriate treatment plan.

No. Felix provides a faster, hassle-free way for you to get a treatment plan for certain conditions, but our service does not replace your primary care provider. For matters that extend beyond obtaining a lifestyle treatment safely and easily, we encourage you to consult your primary health practitioner in person — whether for checkups, personal health concerns, or to inform them about your current treatments or treatment plans.

Call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room immediately. Felix is not intended for medical emergencies. Once the emergency has been addressed or resolved, contact your prescribing practitioner to inform them of your experience as this may impact your current treatment plan.

Felix is Canada’s first truly integrated healthcare platform. We provide on-demand treatment for everyday health needs like weight loss, mental health, sexual health, and more. Founded in 2019, our digital-first approach to healthcare includes everything from diagnosis to prescription — all accessible from the comfort of home.

Anyone who is 18 years or older (16 or older for acne and birth control prescriptions), and is located in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan or Ontario. We cannot ship treatments outside of these provinces at this time.

Our Healthcare Practitioners

You will have the ability to chat with your designated Felix practitioner for the entirety of your prescription length. When your prescription is nearing completion, we will email you to submit a checkup visit so one of our prescribers can renew your prescription. 

Our matching system is based on availability, so we can’t guarantee you’ll be paired with the same healthcare practitioner at your renewal visit.

Felix practitioners are unable to make referrals at this time. We suggest you speak with your family doctor or local walk-in clinic.

Your Felix practitioner will message you via secure instant message. You’ll receive an email when you have a new message and can respond to these from within your Felix account.

Our medical team and board members help oversee each of our treatments to ensure our medical assessments are thorough, safe, personalized, and provide best-in-class care. Our pharmacists provide treatment support through medication counselling and education.

They are all licensed, real Canadian healthcare practitioners! All online visits submitted via Felix are reviewed by them and they must be licensed in your province to prescribe you the medication. It is these healthcare practitioners, and not Felix, who determine whether or not to write you a prescription, as well as the appropriate dosage (where applicable).

Have more questions? We’ve got answers.