Ontarians who rely on prescription medication will hopefully see an onerous COVID-19 precaution lifted by the end of June.
A 30-day limit on prescriptions was brought in by Ontario on March 20th in an effort to prevent drug shortages during the pandemic.
Spokespeople for Ontario’s seniors community and the province’s pharmacy industry say they expect the limitation will be lifted within the month.
That means a return to the usual 90-day maximum allotment for prescriptions by July 1st.
That policy includes a subsidy for people on the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, which is also scheduled to expire on July 1st.
The Canadian Press
Good because a 3 month supply of my daily medication went from $10 to $30. It adds up fast, especially if someone is on a fixed income and they require many medications.
Good
Pharmacy is getting rich and no need for this
It’s doubled the cost of my meds nearly so much so I can’t afford them and it’s not good at all.
I work at a pharmacy and the government is covering the extra fees. If your pharmacy isn’t doing this then maybe you should switch.
Crystal Jolin-Smith where do you live
Crystal Jolin-Smith thank you but l’m not quite sure what fees you mention the government is covering . Also what pharmacy do you work for
I hope so!
Another money grab
Just don’t like having to pay the filling fees.
I am not allowed to have more than five days at a time but I know people who this has affected.
I really hope so.
thank goodness.
Already happening
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