Free prescription medicines for children and youth: About OHIP+
ABOUT OHIP+
As of April 1st, 2019, OHIP+ provides free prescription medications to children and youth ages 24 or under who do not have a private drug plan. All you need is a prescription from your doctor and a valid Ontario health card number.
You do not need to apply for OHIP+. If you are 24 years old or younger, do not have a private drug plan (through school, your employer, your parents or through NIHB), and you have a valid Ontario health card, you automatically qualify for free prescription medications, regardless of your income, or your family’s income. You do not pay any dispensing fees, co-payments, deductibles or any other fees out-of-pocket for your prescriptions.
Over 4,400 medications are covered under OHIP+. These are listed in the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary. They include:
PrEP and HIV medications
antibiotics to treat infections, including STIs
epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g. EPIPENs®)
medications to treat mental health conditions (e.g. antidepressants)
inhalers for asthma
insulin, oral diabetic medications and diabetes test strips
drugs to treat epilepsy and other chronic conditions
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs
drugs to treat some cancers and other rare conditions
The following services are also covered free of charge under OHIP+:
MedsCheck medication review consultation
Pharmacy smoking cessation program
Not sure if your medication is covered? Check to see if your medication is covered or get in touch with us at The Village Pharmacy.