Spring 2012 - Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

ADHD MEDICATION DISPENSATION ALERTADHD Medication Dispensation Alert for OntarioThe Ontario Ministry of Health is changing the way doctors prescribe and pharmacists dispense most drugsused to treat ADHD as of November 1, 2011.You need to make sure you have identification when you see your doctor. Your doctor will record youridentification number on the prescription. If this is not done, the pharmacist will not be able to provide youwith your medication. Prescriptions currently on file at your pharmacy are exempted from this requirement.When you pick up your medication from the pharmacy, the person who picks up the prescription will needto provide identification to the pharmacist too.Drugs affected by this change:Adderall XRBiphentinConcerta and so called genericsAny form of Dexedrine and genericsAny form of Ritalin and genericsVyvanseThis change does NOT apply to Strattera.Identification that will be accepted:Ontario Health Card or other health card issued by a Province or Territory in CanadaValid Driver’s License or Temporary Driver’s License (issued by Ontario or other jurisdiction)Ontario Photo CardBirth Certificate from a Canadian province or territoryGovernment-issued Employee Identification CardOntario Outdoors CardBYID (age of majority card)Certificate of Indian StatusValid Passport – Canadian or other countryCertificate of Canadian CitizenshipCanadian Immigration Identification CardPermanent Resident CardOld Age Security (OAS) Identification CardCanadian Armed Forces Identification CardRoyal Canadian Mounted Police/Provincial/Municipal Police IdentificationFirearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)Refer to the Ontario Ministry of Health website for more information:http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/drugs/ons/Source: LDAOLearning Disabilities Association of Kingston 6