Do you take three or more medications regularly? Do you feel like your medications aren’t working or that you may be experiencing side effects? Do you have diabetes? A MedsCheck with your pharmacist may be for you.
Are you trying to quit smoking? Your pharmacist could be a good place to start. Pharmacists are trained to support people trying to quit smoking and are familiar with the wide variety of products to help quit.
Do you know someone taking opioid medications? Then you should have a naloxone kit in case of accidental overdose. In Ontario, naloxone kits are available free of charge at participating pharmacies, thanks to the Ontario Naloxone Program for Pharmacies.
Byline: Wynona Klemt
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