It
is important to review your personal medications with your pharmacist
to ensure you are receiving full benefit of your medication to
maintain and improve your health. It is a good idea to create
and update annually a best
possible medication record during
a medication review especially if you take several medications each
day. It is particularly important to arrange a medication
review/update with your pharmacist if:
You
are planning to be admitted to hospital (in order to have an
up-to-date medication record to share with hospital staff)
You
have been discharged from a hospital (in order to update your
medication record to reflect any changes made in hospital)
A
review has been recommended by your doctor or other healthcare
providers. A current list of your prescription and non-prescription
medications (including vitamins and herbals) may assist your family
doctor, specialist(s) or registered clinical nurse to provide you
with the best possible care.
You
are having difficulty taking your medications regularly. Your
pharmacist can suggest strategies to help you.
You
have questions or concerns about your medications. Your pharmacist
can work together with your doctor to discuss any issues you may
have.
Contact
any member of the dispensary team to arrange an appointment with your
Smith Drugs & Apothecary Pharmacist