Due to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba virtual care guidelines, Manitoba doctors cannot prescribe the following medications virtually:

• Opioids, such as morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, oxycodone, codeine, tramadol, or methadone. 
• Medications that contain these drugs, including Tylenol #3s, Tramacet, Percocet, Suboxone, etc.
• Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), etc.
• Z-Drugs, such as zopiclone (Imovane) or zolpidem (Sublinox).
• Cannabis or related medications.

Due to their side-effects and addiction potential, these medications are best prescribed by doctors with whom you have a long-standing relationship, such as your family doctor.