Record #:
ONT0102
Last Full Update:
09 Dec 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-327-4327 ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-532-3161 |
| TTY Phone | 416-327-4282 1-800-387-5559 |
| Fax | 416-327-8497 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/take-your-medication-safely |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Funding | Provincial Government |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Annual appointments to review complex prescriptions with a pharmacist * pharmacists discuss medications, side effects, interactions and how to administer them MedsCheck At Home - Available to people who cannot get to the pharmacy due to illness, frailty, old age, or because of isolation * pharmacist visits eligible patients at home to discuss medications * pharmacist also aids with disposal of unused and expired medication |
| Hours | ServiceOntario: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Anyone who takes three or more prescription medications for an ongoing, chronic condition * anyone diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (even if you are not taking diabetes medication) * any resident of a long-term care home |
| Application | Contact your pharmacist * appointments are available once per calendar year if eligible |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Services covered by OHIP |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Medication Information/Management ~ Homebound ; Medication Information/Management ~ People with Chronic Illnesses |
