The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program covers most of the cost of 3,800 prescription drug products, some nutrition products and some diabetic testing agents. The list of products covered by the ODB program is called the "Formulary". Some products listed on the Formulary will only be funded in limited circumstances and/or for a limited duration in time.
As well, under special circumstances the Exceptional Access Program may cover most of the cost of various drug products that are not on the Formulary for people in the ODB Program. Your doctor must apply on your behalf. Approval must be given by the ministry before a drug will be funded by the program if it is not on the Formulary.
To qualify, an Ontario doctor or other authorized prescriber must prescribe the drugs and you must buy them from either:
an accredited Ontario pharmacy OR
an Ontario doctor who is licensed to sell prescription drug products and is linked to the ministry’s Health Network System.