A Fentanyl Patch Return Program is a collaboration between physicians, pharmacists, and patients to promote the safe, effective and responsible use of fentanyl patches. In general, it applies a “one in, one out” model, where clients are asked to return any patches previously dispensed to them back to the pharmacy before they are able to receive more. Please click here to access the Fact Sheet which outlines the program responsibilities.

Regulations under the Safeguarding Our Communities Act (Patch For Patch Return Policy) 2015  Bill 33 was introduced by the MPP from North Bay on October 22, 2014, and was passed in December 2015. On October 1, 2016, this has become a legal requirement across Ontario.  The intent of the Bill is to implement a mandatory P4P Program in Ontario to address the ongoing issue of opioid-related deaths and serves as one tool to help reduce the abuse, misuse, and diversion of the fentanyl patches.

Patch For Patch Resources available to be downloaded for:

• Barrie (P4P Program initiated June 24/16)
  • Opioid Medication Treatment Agreement
  • Opioid Patch for Patch Return Procedure
  • Used Opioid Patch for Patch Disposal Sheet
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Health Professionals
    

• Muskoka (P4P Program initiated Mar 1/15)
  • Opioid Medication Treatment Agreement
  • Muskoka Fentanyl Patch for Patch Return Procedure
    
  • Used Fentanyl Patch For Patch Disposal Sheet
  • Member of the Patch for Patch Return Program
  • Medicine Clean Out
    
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Health Professionals
    

• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

  • Opioid Medication Treatment Agreement
  • Used Fentanyl Patch for Patch Disposal Sheet
  • Medicine Clean Out
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Health Professionals