To alleviate potential burden on the healthcare system, the BC Pharmacy Association and some pharmaceutical companies have put together strategies to help people maintain their treatments without interruption.

For patients with an existing prescription, pharmacies can provide a 30-day refill without you having to visit your doctor’s office. For patients without an existing prescription, you will have to still visit your healthcare provider for a prescription.

Read what the BC Pharmacy Association is saying directly for more details and information.

Otsuka-Lundbeck also has a patient support program that helps administer long-acting injectable medication to those already prescribed Abilify Maintena. Family members, caregivers, and people living with schizophrenia can talk to their healthcare providers for a referral.

For people currently on clozapine, stay informed of temporary changes in lab work and symptoms to monitor by reading “What You Need to Know if You’re on Clozapine During COVID-19.”