Managing multiple medications or diabetes is no easy task. With all the different instructions and potential side effects it's hard to know if the medications you take on a daily basis are working as well as they should. There´s a way to make sure you´re getting the most from your medications.
MedsCheck is a program that allows you to schedule a 20 to 30 minute one-to-one meeting with your community pharmacist to ensure that you are safely and appropriately using all types of medication. Think of it as a comprehensive medication review. And it´s free! Just bring your OHIP card. The MedsCheck appointment is your chance to discuss how your prescription, over-the-counter and alternative medications may be affecting each other.
MedsCheck at Home
The MedsCheck at Home medication review program is intended for those patients taking a minimum of three chronic prescription medications who are not able to attend their community pharmacy in person because of their physical and/or mental health condition and/or the distance to a community pharmacy.
MedsCheck at Home involves a pharmacist’s visit in the patient’s private home for the one-on-one consultation. In addition, the pharmacist conducts an assessment summary that includes a medicine cabinet clean-up during the visit and the ability to remove unused medication for proper disposal at the pharmacy.
The objectives of the MedsCheck at Home include:
- Improving and optimizing drug therapy for those who are frail, elderly and living in isolated conditions
- Achieving safe, effective and appropriate use of all types of medications and medication devices
- Promoting healthier patient outcomes and quality of life
- Ensuring proper disposal of unused and/or expired medication
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