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Publication Type: Safe Medication Use
Single or Multiple Incident: Multiple
Date: 4/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
Country: Canada
This newsletter provides information to consumers concerned about not being able to get more than a 30-day supply of their prescription medications. Consumers are reminded that limiting their prescriptions to a 30-day supply is not because of a medication shortage, but rather, to prevent one. During the pandemic provinces and territories are coordinating efforts to ensure there will be enough medication for everyone. Limiting the amount of medication on every prescription to a 30-day supply helps to manage the medication supply over the longer term. The newsletter provides suggestions to consumers to help them do their part during the pandemic and limited prescription fills and refills.


Communication
  1. Understand that we are #InThisTogether to make sure there is enough medication for everyone. Work with your doctor, dentist, nurse practitioner, or other prescriber to have enough medication to last 30 days. If you have special circumstances that require you to have more than 30 days of medication on hand, let your prescriber know. Ask the prescriber to include the reason on your prescription.
Rules / Policies / Procedures
  1. Keep an eye on your medication supply. When you have about 7 to 10 days’ supply left, ask your pharmacy for a refill.
  2. Consider the amount of nonprescription medications that you might need in the next 30 days when buying these products.

You Can Make a Difference: Help Prevent Medication Shortages