"As of June 15, pharmacists in Alberta can begin to give out larger quantities again, up to a 100-day supply!
[Back in March 2020] to handle the critical drug supply issues that affected Alberta and the world due to COVID-19, the government recommended pharmacists dispense a maximum 30-day supply of all prescription drugs, when appropriate. This made sure pharmacies could supply people with the prescriptions they needed. Because of this temporary measure and the evolving COVID-19 situation, conditions have improved."
So starting Monday 15 Jun 2020 we are again permitted to fill prescriptions written for up to 100 days or as specificed by the prescriber. Note: there may remain some specific medications in short supply and it will be left to the pharmacist to determine if a 30 day limit is still appropriate.
[Back in March 2020] to handle the critical drug supply issues that affected Alberta and the world due to COVID-19, the government recommended pharmacists dispense a maximum 30-day supply of all prescription drugs, when appropriate. This made sure pharmacies could supply people with the prescriptions they needed. Because of this temporary measure and the evolving COVID-19 situation, conditions have improved."
So starting Monday 15 Jun 2020 we are again permitted to fill prescriptions written for up to 100 days or as specificed by the prescriber. Note: there may remain some specific medications in short supply and it will be left to the pharmacist to determine if a 30 day limit is still appropriate.
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