How to submit a claim for a compound drug
Learn how to submit a claim for a compound medication.
What is a compound drug?
A compound drug is a product created when a pharmacist mixes two or more ingredients that, when combined, become a preparation not commercially available.
It's as easy as following a few simple steps.
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Select
claim
Select ‘Claims’ from the menu, then click ‘Submit a claim’.

Select
claim
type
Select ‘Drug claim’ from the list of benefit types. If the drug claim option is not available, check your eligibility for drug coverage.

Select
individual
Select the individual the claim is for using the drop-down list.
Once the individual is selected, you’ll need to review that the response to the question “Does this patient have coverage through any other external benefit carrier?” is correct. If you have coverage with another benefits provider, select ‘Yes’. If your coverage is only through Alberta Blue Cross®, including other Alberta Blue Cross® plans, select ‘No’. If your answer is different than what’s shown, you will be prompted to answer a question or two. Our system remembers your previous selection, so you won’t have to change this every time.
Add
expense
To enter claim details, click ‘Click to add an expense’ in the blue box.
Select
provider
If your provider is not in the drop-down list, select ‘Find a provider’ and follow the prompts to add the provider. This provider will then be added to your drop-down list for future access.
Enter
claim
details
Enter the following information as shown on your receipt:
- Date of service: Enter the date you purchased the product by typing in the date or using the calendar option.
- RX#: Enter the Rx number.
- DIN: Enter the Drug Identification Number (DIN). For compound drugs, please enter 999999 in place of a negative value; all zeros; or no numbers; words ‘Compound’, ‘Mix’, ‘Com’ or ‘Cmp’; or when an ingredient list is present in the DIN or PIN field. The unit will display once you’ve entered the DIN.
- Quantity: Enter the quantity of the product.
- Claim amount: Enter the total amount you paid for the product. Enter numbers only without using the ‘$’ symbol.
Upload
receipt
Upload your receipt and any other supporting documents using the ‘Click to add a file’ in the blue box. A copy of receipt is required for compound drugs since each compound is unique and must be manually assessed for eligibility. Compound claims are exempt from random audits. Once you have uploaded your receipt, click ‘Add’ to add your claim to the list of expenses.
Add
additional
claims
If you have more claims for the same individual, you can add up to a maximum of 10 expenses by clicking ‘Click to add an expense’. Once you’ve added all your expenses, click ‘Next’.
Review
and
submit
Review the information listed on the page to ensure it is accurate, then review and agree to the acknowledgment and consent information. When you’re ready, click ‘Submit’. Review of your claim will take one to three business days to complete.
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Curious about your claim?
Depending on the type of claim you submitted, it may be automatically approved or pending further review.
Learn how to check the status of your claim here.

Thinking about direct billing?
Some claims for products and services can be electronically submitted to Alberta Blue Cross® if the provider is set up for direct billing.
Locate a direct-bill provider today.
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