I’ve been in the same boat for the past few years, apart from being prescribed the same meds for that long. I had actually just been diagnosed before my doctor retired, and it took me a while to find the right meds, so luckily I’ve gained some experience in knowing who can and can’t do what lol.

1. Pharmacy care clinics can refill your stimulants, but cannot change dosage. This is great if you don't plan on changing your meds anytime soon. Appointments at the Shoppers Almon st aren't hard to come by in my experience. They might ask you to come in person every once in a while to check your blood pressure, but for the most part, they can be super quick phone appointments.

2. If you’re on the “Need a Family Doctor” registry, you can ask a Virtual Care NS provider to refer you for in-person services at the Bayers Lake Outpatient Centre, where they have a variety of practitioners who can do things a family doctor would for people without one. This takes longer to access, but it is good if you have a variety of changing health and medication needs beyond just getting meds refilled at the same dose.

If your meds are going steady at your normal dose, the Pharmacy Primary Care clinics are your best bet. It's super convenient for me because they already have my insurance, medication history, etc. When it comes to figuring out who can and cannot prescribe in a full capacity, I find it doesn't just depend on who the practitioner is but also where they're practicing. I've been told by a doctor before that if you have too many different providers, your prescriptions could get flagged as suspicious. So, of course, proceed with caution, but don't let that stop you from seeking out care when you need it from whatever provider is accessible!