Starting today, residents will no longer face a 30-day limit on the amount of prescription medication they’re able to receive at once.
Ontarians will now be able to get up to 100 days’ worth of medication.
Drug restrictions took effect in March, in order to prevent possible shortages.
The Ministry of Health says the supply of many drugs and medications have stabilized in the province since the limit was imposed.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the restriction was critical to prevent drug shortages due to stockpiling at the outset of the virus outbreak.
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ODB recipients can get their regular 3-month supply of meds as they did before #COVID19ON if their Rx allows it. Ontarians are encouraged to buy the medications they need in reasonable quantities to help ensure everyone has access to the meds they need. https://t.co/jzKUGVEaog pic.twitter.com/lwlJxocOLK
— ONTHealth (@ONThealth) June 15, 2020
Ontario is lifting the 30-day supply limit for dispensing Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program medications. Effective June 15, 2020, pharmacies & dispensing physicians will be allowed to dispense meds for up to 100-days (3-month supply), when appropriate. https://t.co/jzKUGVEaog pic.twitter.com/HfvyRGC9Oa
— ONTHealth (@ONThealth) June 12, 2020
