![]() ![]() Note: your test strip allotment may change during this period based on changes to your anti-diabetic medication. After this end date (on or after December 1, 2015), your next test strip claim will establish the new start date for the subsequent 365-day period. If your first ODB claim for test strips was filled on Decem(start date), your 365-day period would end on Novem(end date). The 365-day period is a rolling period based on when you first filled your prescription for test strips. It is important to note that this 365-day period is not based on the calendar year (i.e., January 1 to December 31) or benefit year (i.e., starting August 1). This is based on how you manage your diabetes, which is determined based on your prescription records for the past six months. ![]() ![]() Through your pharmacy, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Health Network System (HNS) will track and automatically determine the number of blood glucose test strips that you are eligible to receive in a 365-day period. Remember that under the rules of the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program, you may be asked to pay a small deductible amount and a fee for each prescription filled Learn more > How does the ministry know how many test strips I am eligible for? Anti-diabetic drugs with higher risk of causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)Īnti-diabetic drugs with lower risk of causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)ĭiet/lifestyle therapy only (no insulin or anti-diabetic drugs) ![]()
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