10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Pharmacy Experience
You are the most important person when it comes to your health. The right health care professionals understand this and will help in any way they can to ease your concerns and ensure your experience is positive.
You are the most important person when it comes to your health. The right health care professionals understand this and will help in any way they can to ease your concerns and ensure your experience is positive.
When taking care of yourself or a loved one, there are a number of simple steps that you can take to make sure that you are getting the most out of your pharmacy experience.
Here it is, 10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Pharmacy Experience
1. Make your pharmacist your most reliable source for information about medications. Pharmacists are truly medication experts – no other health professional possesses the unique body of knowledge that pharmacists draw upon to monitor and manage drug therapy.
2. Take medications as prescribed. Most medicines must be taken exactly as directed by your pharmacist for them to have the proper effect. Be sure that you understand all instructions before you take your medicine, and if you notice side effects or feel sick from taking the medicine, call your pharmacist for advice.
3. Let your pharmacist know if you find it hard to remember to take your medications. Some medicines have complicated directions, and we all have had times when we forget to take our prescriptions as directed. Talk to your pharmacist if you find this happening. They can give you helpful advice on how to stick to your medication plan.
4. Talk to your pharmacist! It's never too late to ask your pharmacist a question. Even if you don't think of one until you get home, you can still call the pharmacist for advice. If your provider suggests a course of treatment you don’t feel comfortable with, inquire about other potential treatment options. Don’t be afraid to ask more questions. If you’ve asked a question and still don’t understand, don’t be afraid to ask again.
5. Ask for a list of your medications. Even better, ask for a one-on-one medication consultation. Most patients who take a prescription medication regularly will benefit from a medication review, they’re not just for those with complex medical conditions. Studies repeatedly show that regular medication reviews result in better health outcomes. If you are taking a medication on a long-term basis review your medication(s) annually with a pharmacist.
6. Get advice before you mix prescription or non-prescription medicines or herbal/natural products. There can be significant or dangerous interactions between prescription, non-prescription and herbal products. Interactions are not restricted to just mixing prescription medications either, interactions can also occur with common foods.
7. Ask for privacy. All pharmacies should have readily available private consultation rooms to meet with you one-on-one where you can talk without interruption and should be encouraged to ask questions.
8. Find out how you can order your refills to avoid interruption. Many pharmacies offer online refill requests and can send you a text when they’re ready for pick up. If you need more refills, in some cases your pharmacist may be able to authorize a refill of your prescription but in other cases your doctor will need to be contacted.
9. Ask the pharmacist about what else you can do to help achieve your health goals. Medication is one piece of the puzzle, there are many ways to help reach your goals. Many pharmacists incorporate lifestyle-modification patient care into their practice and can offer patients information, guidance, and counseling regarding lifestyle changes that can help manage their medical conditions in addition to prescription therapy.
10. Staying with one pharmacist and pharmacy is the best way for you and your pharmacist to keep track of your care. Your prescription records and history are maintained in the pharmacy where the medications are filled, which means your pharmacist can better understand your prescription history and identify possible drug interactions or allergies with any new prescriptions that you fill at that pharmacy.
Developing a strong relationship with a pharmacist you trust can transform your health. Make the most of your relationship by learning about and taking advantage of some of the many clinical services pharmacies now offer. If you’re interested in learning about the services at Bearspaw Pharmacy, please visit our website and check out our patient portal at bearspawpharmacy.ca.
Submission By: Kim Henke
Email hello@bearspawpharmacy.ca
Website https://www.bearspawpharmacy.ca/
Safety - But why would I do that?
The amount of small, medium, and even large business owners that do not have a clue on the repercussions of not implementing basic safety in their workplace is scary.
The amount of small, medium, and even large business owners that do not have a clue on the repercussions of not implementing basic safety in their workplace is scary. For some yes it may be a slap on the wrist (which may only happen since we are in Alberta) but for some it could mean jail time and/or large fines. Sure, Safety isn’t just for owners, it’s for workers too but the owners are the ones who pay longer term with larger penalties.
Which is where my passion and come drive in.
If I wanted to go work for the extremely large companies, I could and have. But what about the small to medium size companies who’ve maybe never been taught some basic and, potentially life saving, safety skills?
It’s simple for me – sharing is caring. Isn’t that what we teach our kids? I want to share what I’ve learned through experience. I want my audience to know they aren’t alone. Through my business is where you’ll get to know how you and your coworkers, employees and even subcontractors (if applicable) will get to know the basic requirements.
You don’t live in Alberta? No problem. Each province has their own OHS Legislation – its not rocket science. Sure, it’s a skill to learn but with the right coach and mentor, its less scary and more powerful.
Nelson Mandela said it right: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.
Each of us has our passion, have our business, have our knowledge – I want to share. I get a joy out of sharing. The joy really comes real when I get to visit my clients and I see them make the change. The change to improve and make themselves understand the law. OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) Handbook which is a minimum requirement in Alberta can be a scary thing. Business owners need to know it though. I can teach you and your team the parts that apply to your business, so you don’t have to sit there and rehearse it like a sacred book (even though it is a sacred book)
Submission By: Ashley Budde
Full Throttle Safety
Mad Love Monday - Nwando Amobi, Kiddies Vibe
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
She holds a Masters degree in Geosciences from University of Alberta. She started her fashion career under the tutelage of her Mom, who has inspired her to express herself through her many designs in dressmaking, a talent that was discovered at an early age of 8 years old. Throughout her over 20-year journey in the industry, she has received numerous compliments for her innovation, creativity and unique designs.
Nwando is a wife and a mother. She and her husband are based in Edmonton, Alberta. They are blessed with two amazing kids, who are always eager to pose for the camera and so are her first models. Her love for dressing up her kids affordably and stylishly and her passion to see kids dressed up beautifully has given birth to Kiddies Vibe, an opportunity for her to extend her design pieces to the world beyond her family and friends.
In her passion for arts and design, Nwando spends her leisure time expressing her love for art and designs on projects promoting Kiddies Vides. Kiddies Vibe have recently featured on a number of events locally including Asake an African Fashion Show, K-Days Maker's Fair, Heritage Festival, Alberta Day, Black Canadian Women (BCW) in Action Expo, Scotia Women Initiative (SWI) Expo and NCAE Nigerian Independence Gala night.
At Kiddies Vibe, we transform fabrics and more into beautiful artistic creations that turn heads around for a second look at you.
Our range of clothing line includes our Kid's clothing category: a range of casual and party outfits for kids. Our family specialty outfits which are focused on spreading the love that binds families together: mummy & daughter, daddy & son outfits, and siblings matching outfits all of which can be ready to wear, made to order or customized to client's preferences ...we love to see those smiles come through.
We help you complete your perfect look with our beautiful Ankara accessories, ranging from head gears, ties, suspenders, bags, and lots more. We equally make birthday props & decoration items created with a touch of the African Ankara fabrics.
We take special care in handcrafting each of our pieces to deliver products of great quality and finishing.
We would love you to be part of our story as you give us a chance to put a smile on your face and that of your children.
Visit us at our website: www.kiddiesvibe.com to learn more!
Submission By: Nwando Amobi
Here’s the thing — delegation isn’t about “less work.” It’s about better work. It’s about creating space for the parts of your business (and life) that actually matter.