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 76)
Saskatchewan – Pirfenidone – Nintadanib
Ontario – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 296-298)
Quebec – Pirfenidone & Ninedanib – English (See pages 118 & 129) / Français (Voir pages 125 et 137)
New Brunswick – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 61 & 70)
Newfoundland & Labrador – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 209 and 237)
Nova Scotia – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 80 & 91)
Prince Edward Island – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See pages 348 & 358)
Yukon – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (Use Drug Formulary search tool)
Northwest Territories – Extended Health Benefits for Specified Disease Conditions Program (Alberta Blue Cross)
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib
Medication Information Handouts