Prescriptions

Prescription Repeats

• It is not always necessary for you to make an appointment to have a prescription renewed.
• If you need repeats, ask your pharmacy to fax a prescription renewal request to your doctor 7 to 10 days before you are due to run out.
• Once your doctor receives this request, if they need to see you before repeating the prescription, one of our office staff will contact you to arrange an appointment.

Important Timelines & Savings:

• Please don't wait until the last minute! Your doctor requires at least 48 to 72 business hours to process and send all prescription repeats to your pharmacy.
• Did you know? Your pharmacy may charge you a fee for an emergency prescription renewal if your doctor is away. Avoid extra costs by renewing your prescriptions well in advance!

Drug Coverage Programs

Children and Youth (OHIP+)

OHIP+ makes more than 5,000 drug products completely free for anyone aged 24 or younger who has OHIP coverage and is not covered by a private insurance plan. You do not have to enroll or register to access OHIP+ coverage.

For children and youth aged 24 and younger who do not have private plan coverage, please learn more here:

If the child or youth has coverage through a private insurance plan, but your household still faces significant out-of-pocket costs, OHIP-insured Ontarians can apply for additional financial support through the Trillium Drug Program:

Seniors (Ontario Drug Benefit)

Individuals aged 65 and older are automatically enrolled into the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program on the first day of the month after their 65th birthday.