Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Drug Programs Branch
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Record #: MKM0952 Last Modified: 26 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 26 Jul 2012
Record Details
Areas ServedOntario ; York Region
Address & Map
5700 Yonge St, 3rd Flr
Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Drug Programs Branch 
5700 Yonge St, 3rd Flr 
Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
Office Phone416 327-8109
TTY1-800-387-5559 
Toll Free Phone1-866-811-9893
Fax416-327-8912
E-MailPublicDrugPrgrms.moh@ontario.ca
Websitewww.health.gov.on.ca
DescriptionThrough the Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB), the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care covers most of the cost of prescription drug products listed in the Drug Benefit Formulary/ Comparative Drug Index, when prescribed by a doctor or dentist licensed to practice in Ontario. The prescription must be filled in Ontario  
 
Special Drugs Program 
Provides financial assistance for Ontario residents with large prescription drug expense caused by long-term or catastrophic illness. Only covers those drug and nutritional products, blood-glucose testing agents, and Facilitated Access 
 
Ministry INFOline at 1-866-532-3161 
(Toll-free in Ontario only) 
TTY 1-800-387-5559 
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
DatesYear round
AccessibilityFully Accessible
LanguagesEnglish ; French
FeesUser Fees: Financial Assistance available
EligibilityMust have a valid Ontario Health card. Available to seniors (over 65 years) or other persons receiving social assistance, riding in a long-term care facility or home for special care, receiving home care services or registered with Trillium Drug Program. Persons with low income and high drug costs through the Trillium Drug Program
SubjectsDrug use ; Health ; Information and referral