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Your pharmacist is an expert on the use
of medications. If you have questions about
your prescriptions, non-prescription medications
and natural health products, you can count
on your pharmacist for the answers.
When filling your prescription, your pharmacist
accurately and carefully checks for any
possible allergies and drug interactions,
verifies the dosage, and may call your doctor
with any questions about your prescription.
When your prescription is ready, your pharmacist
will provide advice on how to take or use
your medications and inform you of any possible
side effects, interactions with other medications,
as well as proper storage and any other
special instructions.
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Because of the importance of Pharmacy, pharmacists
regularly attend continuing education programs
and the annual Pharmacist Conference in
order to maintain the highest level of knowledge
and stay abreast of new pharmaceutical developments.
They are also trained in interpersonal,
communication, and consultative skills.
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To date, across Canada, over 40 pharmacists
have achieved the designation of Certified
Diabetes Educators, specializing in teaching
and providing thorough consultations to
patients with diabetes. In addition, over
80 pharmacists are Accredited Consultant
Pharmacists, with expertise in geriatric
pharmacotherapy in long term care facilities.
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Pharmaprix is always looking for better
ways to provide for the health and well
being of Canadians. Pharmacists are actively
involved in their communities. They are
recognized for presentations on health care
topics that they make to their local community
groups and participation in professional
organizations. Pharmacists also work closely
with employers, government and health benefit
providers on managed health care initiatives
to ensure total pharmacy care is delivered
to every patient.
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