Newborn Genetic Screening – Specific Conditions – Access to Treatment for Phenylketonuria
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The cost of PKU infant formula is covered under provincial health insurance in all provinces for everyone with a provincial health card. However, other aspects of treatment, such as specialty foods, are not universally covered across Canada, nor are shipping costs for formula/food. The specialty foods are substantially more expensive than regular food.