Pharmacy handouts provide information on medications including what they do, possible side effects, safe dosages, interactions with other medications and substances, and when to call your physician.
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If you have a new diagnosis or are experiencing changes in your health, it is important to be aware of what medications and over the counter drugs you are taking, potential side effects. and how they may impact your overall health.
Learn About
- Pharmacy handouts are often included with your prescribed medications when you pick them up from the pharmacy.
- Review each medication handout and make sure to discuss any questions with your pharmacist, physician or nurse practitioner.
- Learn how your medications might interact with each other and with over the counter drugs, supplements, vitamins, herbs, alcohol use or recreational drug use.
- Learn about the different services offered by a pharmacist including prescription adjustments and renewals, giving injections (vaccinations and other), dispensing contraception, and providing medication reviews. Learn more details from the Government of BC.
- Learn about your prescriptions, including how they work, side effects, and any concerns to watch for.
Things To Do
- Learn how to register for and collect a list of your past and present medications from Health GatewayBC.
- Review your complete medication list every year with your pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner, including all over the counter drugs, supplements, herbs, and vitamins.
- Know that you can talk to a pharmacist about your medication issues or concerns by dialling 811 at Healthlink BC.
Your Mywell Health binder is a place to store all your pharmacy handouts. You can save your updated Medication List PDF to your phone so you have it with you when you need it.
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