Fertility medications are not covered by OHIP. Many employer sponsored health insurance programs now cover fertility medications. We recommend contacting your benefits provider to learn more about your coverage.  We can provider you with the medications information you will need to verify coverage.

No. Only a licensed pharmacy can submit directly to insurance companies.  Reimbursement claims are usually very fast and our patients submit their receipts directly to their insurance provider.

Dispensaries are often part of a clinical setting, primarily focusing on the distribution of medicinal products to their patients. Dispensaries often specialize in the medications specific to their practice rather than offer a broad range of medications.  Pharmacies are standalone establishments dedicated to dispensing prescription drugs to the broader public and may also offer a wider range of health and wellness products.  They are licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Due to the high cost of fertility medications, many pharmacies will not stock them routinely, making them less accessible for patients.  Markham Fertility Centre Dispensary focuses  exclusively on fertility medications and related products and always maintains adequate supply to ensure convenient and timely access for patients.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) states that physicians must not redistribute drugs that have been returned by a patient, and must dispose of them in a safe and secure manner. For this reason, it is not possible to offer a refund or return on medications.  We do our best to ensure you only purchase what you need, but it is possible that you will be prescribed more than you need as each person responds in a unique way to medications.

Throwing medications in the garbage or down the drain can have harmful effects on the environment.  Medications can be returned to any pharmacy for proper disposal. You can also drop off your excess fertility medications and needles at our dispensary for proper and safe disposal.

Foer more information on disposal of medications, visit Health Canada's website. Safe disposal of prescription drugs - Canada.ca

Yes.  We work with Bird and Bee, a Canadian supplier of supplements that are tailored for fertility and pregnancies. Their products are available in our Dispensary.  We recommend talking with your fertility specialist before taking any medications or supplements.