Pharmacists are experts on drugs and drug therapies. There are many ways your pharmacist can help you get the most from your medication.

Learn more about how your pharmacist works for you by selecting a section below:

• Seamless Care Patient Information - "Seamless care" is an important health care term that affects you and your family's health. It refers to the continuous, uninterrupted care delivered to patients by pharmacists and other health care providers when moving between different environments; for example, when a patient is discharged home from the hospital. You can help. Ask Your Pharmacist (2004): Seamless Care (PDF)
  
  
• Taking Your Medicine The Right Way? Talk to Your Pharmacist - Your pharmacist keeps a record of your prescriptions. Always talk to your pharmacist about your medication.
  
  
• Get Your Answers Here! How your Pharmacist Works for You and Your Health - Your pharmacist can provide information on a range of health issues. You may want to know about the side effects of a drug or whether it interacts with another medication.
  
  
• Your Prescription - It's Worth the Wait - If you are walking through the aisles of your neighbourhood pharmacy in search of an over-the-counter drug, don't hesitate to ask your pharmacist questions. He or she will discuss the differences between the non-prescription medications. Remember that taking charge of your health doesn't mean you have to do it alone!
  
  
• Your Child's Health - Talk to Your Pharmacist - Illnesses affect children differently than they do adults. So it's important for you to talk with your pharmacist about your child. Your pharmacist needs to know if your child is allergic to medications or if he or she is taking other medications. Your pharmacist will also show you how to store medicines to keep out of a child's reach.
  
  

PDFs
Medicine Cabinet
Nonprescription Medication
Drug Approval Process
Travelling with Prescription Medications
Role of the Pharmacist
Expanding the Role of the Pharmacist
Tips on Safer Medication Use