Do Canadian Walmarts accept US Drug plans

We rely on the 90 day supplies of medicines that we get via our US mail order pharmacy. In the past when we were getting ready to leave for Alaska, if we found we were in the middle of the 90 day cycle and would need refills in mid trip, we would call the pharmacy and they would always approve an early refill. We always carry our meds in their original containers and have a copy of the doctor's written notes on what he has prescribed for each of us. We never see the actual prescription slips anymore as the doctor's office faxes the mail order pharmacy directly. Mike

We normally get 90 day supply on our meds. We called our provider and they are providing a 180 day supply. I have one med and my wife has 2 that we take so not many that we have to take along. We do take some vitiamins and are taking a supply of those but should be able to get more on the road if needed.

Just get the next prescription filled before leaving the States. 10 days is not very long to be in Canada. Most ins. companies will allow an early refill for vacation if that is your concern.

As stated above you will need a prescription from a Canadian Doctor, registered in the province you are currently in. A pharmacy in Alberta cannot fill a prescription written by a doctor in BC.

However it is a good idea to travel with a copy of your prescriptions, so a Canadian Doctor will know exactly what dosage you take.

There is another option. Have your home pharmacy ship the prescription to you in Canada, if you know where you will be. This is what my step mum from NZ does. She is on one medication that is formulated a bit differently in NZ. Her pharmacy at home ships up her supply after she has used up her first 3 month supply. She has her other prescriptions filled here.
You can take your prescription to any pharmacy for filling.

When suitable, the 90 day prescription plan is a good choice for travelers and rv'ers as well.

A few dollars saved is the bonus.

It is my experience if you need to buy prescription drugs in Canada, you will need a licensed Canadian physician to sign the script. On my trips to Alaska, I fill them before I go and if I stay long enough in Alaska, will have them filled there as I use Walgreens for the most part. On a couple of trips, while in Canada I have needed some prescription meds, I have stopped at one of the walk in clinics, such as in the Edmonton Mall and have seen a Canadian doctor. Then it is a matter of walking next door to fill the script. The only problem I have ever had was the clinic, figuring out how to charge me since I don't have a provincial medical card and number. LOL
The last time, they decided that $35 by check was fine and I was off to get my meds.

One of my physicians here in Florida is a Canadian citizen and is licensed to practice medicine, here, as well as in Canada where he was educated and became a physician. He will write me script to take with me, if I ask for it.

But for the most part, I get three month fills before going and that will last most trips. My current prime care physician will also give me extra script on paper to take with, in case I need to get a refill on the trip somewhere. Since I don't take anything too unusual, mainly blood pressure pills, it doesn't give her any reason for concern. She is also willing to double the size of the pill, then I cut it in half, effectively giving me a 6 month supply. In the long run it costs my insurance company less as the larger dosages are usually just a few dollars more than the lower doses.

A lot of drug plans even encourage 3-month supplies and give a better price. Sure is more convenient that refilling once a month.

Realize, though, that everybody has different situations and some drugs are restricted, some plans don't allow, whatever.. I think the Vacation Supply suggestion is the way to go. My pharmacy never had a problem with that.

1)Per my recollection, Canada doesn't recognize/fill prescriptions from US doctors. Someone more knowledgeable can confirm this.
2) Unless Walmart has changed recently, you have to "move" a prescription to a site before it can be filled there vs. Walgreen's single database of prescriptions that can be filled at any (US) site.
3)A lot easier to get a "vacation" fill of prescriptions..this is where a pharmacy gives you extra, say a month's worth, to cover you while out of town. Talk with your pharmacy to see if your insurance allows this.
4) Worst case pay for a few extra pills out of pocket, if not exorbitant, so you can just enjoy the trip and not have to stop and fill a prescription.