Although there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, there are medications available to slow disease progression. Learn more about the common drug therapies used for different types of pulmonary fibrosis. Some common drug therapies are described below.
Educational Videos
Generic Antifibrotics: Dr. Fell
Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Dr. Kolb
Drug Coverage By Province
British Columbia – Pirfenidone – Nintedanib
Alberta – Pirfenidone – Nintedanib
Manitoba – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See page 79)
Saskatchewan – Pirfenidone & Nintadanib (See pages 57-63)
Ontario – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 331-333)
Quebec – Pirfenidone & Ninedanib – English (See pages 117 & 129) / Français (Voir pages 125 et 137)
New Brunswick – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 64 & 74)
Newfoundland & Labrador – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 209 & 237)
Nova Scotia – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 80 & 93)
Prince Edward Island – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 376 & 391)
Yukon – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 234 & 269)
Northwest Territories – Extended Health Benefits for Specified Disease Conditions Program (Alberta Blue Cross)
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib
Medication Information Handouts