Ontario. Ministry of Health

Site: No physical address

Service: MedsCheck

Record #: ONT0102
Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-327-4327
ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518
TTY Phone 416-327-4282
1-800-387-5559
Fax 416-327-8497
Website www.ontario.ca/page/take-your-medication-safely

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Funding Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Annual appointments to review complex prescriptions with a pharmacist * pharmacists discuss medications, side effects, interactions and how to administer them

MedsCheck At Home - Available to people who cannot get to the pharmacy due to illness, frailty, old age, or because of isolation * pharmacist visits eligible patients at home to discuss medications * pharmacist also aids with disposal of unused and expired medication
Hours ServiceOntario: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Anyone who takes three or more prescription medications for an ongoing, chronic condition * anyone diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (even if you are not taking diabetes medication) * any resident of a long-term care home
Application Contact your pharmacist * appointments are available once per calendar year if eligible
Languages English
Fees Services covered by OHIP

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Medication Information/Management ~ Homebound ; Medication Information/Management ~ People with Chronic Illnesses

Agency Overview