Canadian needs info., pls.

Hello and welcome. It has been my experience that when going away even if for a couple of months that if you talk to your pharmacist they can advance you medication for up to three months at a time.
You might want to ask about that. Good luck.

Almost all meds are avail here most over the counter.

Planning this far out and asking for realtors for Feb 2018 -.its way way too early.  Things do change here.

Read lots of the info here in the various threads. Get a feel for things.  In December os so reach out for recommendations for a realtor. That way it will get the attention it deserves.

And welcome!!!

Thanks for the replies.  As far as the medications, I was obviously not clear - sorry.  I was meaning when living in DR full-time.  Are specific medications expensive, available? 
We are seriously thinking of relocating to the DR and following the advice I read in this forum of "putting feet on the ground" for a 2-3 month time frame is why we thought we'd see what's available during our next trip.  I will ask again in Dec.

Great plan!!!! Most meds are available. Remember pharmacies in a tourist zone jack up the prices.