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Record #:
PET1226
Last Modified:
24 Mar 2021
Last Full Update:
24 Mar 2021
Description
Description (Service) |
The Ontario Drug Benefit program is for Ontario residents only and prescriptions must be filled in an Ontario pharmacy to be covered. - Make sure your Ontario health card is valid (for example, it hasn’t expired).
- Your pharmacist will need your health card to confirm your eligibility for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
- Publicly-funded drug program in Ontario
- covers drugs on the provincial formulary, and also includes the Exceptional Access Program (physician orders a drug not on the formulary).
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Service Details
PET Fees senior services filter |
Fees dependent on service |
PET In or Out of Home Service |
In-Home Service ; Out-of-Home Service |
Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
Areas Served |
Ontario |
Eligibility |
At least one of the following must apply to be eligible:- 65 years or older
- under 25 years with no private insurance coverage
- living in a long-term care home or a home for special care
- receiving professional home/community care services
- have high drug costs relative to income and am registered in the Trillium Drug Program
- receiving social assistance through Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program
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Application |
Application forms are available at pharmacies |
Languages |
English |
Fees |
Program - Fees depend on which eligibility requirement(s) you meet, income etc. |
Address and Location
Located In Community |
Toronto |
Address & Map |
5700 Yonge St Toronto, ON |
Intersection |
Yonge St and Finch Ave |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone |
1-866-532-3161 |
TTY Phone |
416-327-4282; 1-800-387-5559 |
Website |
www.ontario.ca/page/get-coverage-prescription-drugs |