01Who it's for
Our cardiovascular risk program is open to most adults with risk factors or established disease.
- Have hypertension (treated or newly diagnosed)
- Have high cholesterol or family history
- Have had a heart attack, stroke, or stent
- Have diabetes with CV risk
- Have metabolic syndrome
- Are an Ontario resident with a valid health card
02How the program works
Initial Intake & Records Review
Send recent labs (lipid panel, A1C, kidney function, etc.), home BP readings if available, and current medications. Our team reviews within one business day.
Lab Work if Needed
Updated lipid panel including non-HDL and ApoB, kidney function, glucose, and (where indicated) Lp(a) and inflammatory markers.
Specialist Consultation
A virtual consult with your DOS physician to review your full cardiovascular risk profile and design a personalised plan.
Therapy Optimisation
Prescriptions for BP and lipid medications, lifestyle counselling, and (where indicated) home BP monitoring guidance.
Ongoing Follow-Up
Every 3–6 months for monitoring — checking that BP and lipid targets are met, adjusting therapy, and re-assessing CV risk over time.
03What's included
04Coverage & what's billed
What's covered: physician consultations, requisitioned lab work, in-store vitals review, prescription refills written by your DOS physician, and follow-up visits during the program.
What may be patient-pay: certain weight-loss or specialty medications (depending on private insurance), supplements, and any out-of-program services you elect. Your DOS physician will discuss any patient-pay item with you before prescribing — nothing is added to your file without consent.
05Your Metro pharmacist
Each Metro location partnered with DOS has at least one pharmacist briefed on the program. They have access to your DOS chart (with your consent) and can answer questions about side effects, interactions, and adjustments without you needing to wait for a physician appointment.
06Eligibility & safety
Our cardiovascular risk program is open to most adults with risk factors or established disease.
This program may not be right for you if you:
- Are experiencing acute chest pain (call 911)
- Have unstable angina or recent ACS (cardiology care)
- Need urgent in-person cardiology evaluation