What do I need to know?
Ontario is changing the way it dispenses and monitors prescription narcotics and controlled substance medications.
Ontario’s Narcotics Strategy is promoting the proper use, prescribing and dispensing of prescription narcotics and other controlled substance medications, while ensuring that people who need them continue to have access.
This is being done to help reduce the misuse, addiction, unlawful activities and deaths related to these medications.
As of November 1, 2011:
- Ontarians must provide personal ID to their doctor, dentist and pharmacist in order to receive prescription narcotics and controlled substance medications.
- Ontarians may also be required to present ID if they have been authorized to pick up prescription narcotics or other monitored medication for someone else.
Prescribers (e.g., doctors) and dispensers (e.g., pharmacists) must record the identifying number the type of identification that is used and this information may be disclosed to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and/or the Executive Officer of Ontario Public Drug Programs.
What ID do I need to show?
You will need to provide personal ID to pick up your prescription.
What medications are included?
Prescription narcotics and controlled substance medications will apply.
Ontario’s Narcotics Strategy
Learn how the province is supporting the proper use of prescription narcotics and controlled substance medications.
A detailed explanation of the changes and new requirements for the public and health care providers is available.
Learn more >>
For More Information
Call ServiceOntario, Infoline at 1-866-532-3161
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
