What do I need to know?
Ontario has changed the way it dispenses and monitors prescription narcotics and controlled substance medications.
This document was published under a previous government.
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.
Ontarians are required to show their ID in order to be prescribed a narcotic or controlled substance medication. Ontario’s new narcotics monitoring system is collecting information and tracking the dispensing of prescription narcotics and other controlled substance medications. Learn more >>
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
In Toronto, 416-314-5518
TTY 1-800-387-5559
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
