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Looking for a pharmacy?
Whether you're looking for a pharmacist near to where you live or
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You can count on your local pharmacist to help you with any questions you might have about your medical conditions or treatments. Pharmacists are available to assist you without an appointment, up to 6 days a week. As highly trained health care professionals, they adhere to the same rules of privacy and confidentiality as your doctors. This extensive training makes them experts about your medications. So, when you need information, help and understanding about making the most of your medicines, ask your pharmacist - you’ll be taking good advice.
Some factors to consider when taking medications include allergies, medical history, and possible interactions between medications or with food and supplements. Keep your pharmacist informed about any changes in your personal medical profile, and share information about any over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal remedies, vitamins, or dietary supplements you might be taking.
We want you to use your medications safely and effectively. So here are some suggestions for questions you may want to ask your pharmacist:
You will get the most benefit from your medicines when you take them correctly. Here’s how:
Make sure you understand the information on your prescription label, including the product name (generic or brand name), and are clear about how to follow the instructions. You should also know the size, shape, and colour of your medications so that you can be sure that you are getting the right medications. Ask your pharmacist if you notice any differences in the appearance of your medications, either at the time they are dispensed or during the period when you have them at home.
In addition to recommending products or suggesting that you follow up with your doctor, your pharmacist can also help you monitor your own health with devices that can easily be used at home. Your pharmacist can suggest the most appropriate device for you and teach you how to use it properly.
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