Who can use MedsCheck:

Ontario funds the MedsCheck program for:

• 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

If you can’t get to a pharmacy:

• Talk to our pharmacist about the MedsCheck at Home program.
• This program is for patients taking three or more chronic prescription medications who cannot make it to a pharmacy.
• This helps those who are sick, frail, elderly or living in isolated conditions.
•  Our pharmacist will visit your home to talk to you about your medications and answer your questions.
•  The pharmacist can also help clean up your medicine cabinet and remove unused or old medication.

How to book a MedsCheck

Ask our pharmacists. You can book a MedsCheck appointment once a year.

Our pharmacist may also follow up with you if you:

• are going into or coming out of the hospital
• have had major changes in your medication
• have a referral from your doctor

What to bring

Make sure you bring the following to your MedsCheck appointment:

• all the medications you are taking, or a list of them
• any non-prescription drugs, such as vitamins and/or herbal remedies
• your valid OHIP card (not required if you live in a long-term care home)

After your MedsCheck visit:

You and our pharmacist will sign and date your MedsCheck personal medication record (a list of all your medications). It is important that you or your caregiver bring this record with you when you meet with your doctor or for any hospital visits.