Certified Diabetes Educator
If you are looking for help managing your diabetes, we have a pharmacist on staff who is a Certified Diabetes Educator. They can provide education and information on diabetes, treatment options, teach you how to start insulin and monitor your blood sugar levels and medications to achieve optimal blood sugar results and provide you with lifestyle measures to compliment your medication therapy. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Device Training
Your Pharmasave pharmacist can show you how to use your blood glucose monitor to test your blood sugars, find previous results stored on your meter and how to safely dispose of needles and used test strips. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Insulin Training
Your Pharmasave pharmacist can teach you how to self-inject insulin. If you are new to insulin or have used it before, your pharmacist can help ensure you are using the correct insulin at the right dose, how to safely and properly inject insulin and how to store and dispose of used needles. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Asthma / COPD Management
Device Training
It’s important to use your asthma inhaler correctly so you get the proper dose of medication you need. Your Pharmasave pharmacist can show you how to use your inhaler properly, explain how to clean your inhaler and spacer (if applicable) and discuss any side effects from your medication. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Women's Health
Bio-Identical Hormones
Hormones affect many areas of your health, including your mood, your metabolism, and your sexual and reproductive function. If your hormones become unbalanced, your Pharmasave pharmacist can discuss bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) that may help to restore balance and make you feel like yourself again. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Pain Management
TENS Units
For at home pain management, we offer pain therapy devices such as the TENS unit. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Medication Management
Blister / Compliance Packaging
When you drop off your next prescription, ask about our easy and convenient blister packaging. Your Pharmasave pharmacist can help you organize your medications, making it easier for you to take them as directed. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Medication Reminders
With our eCare@Pharmasave app, you can set up convenient medication and refill reminders - available on Google Play and the App Store. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Medication Review
Learning about your medications and taking them as directed can help you better understand and manage any health conditions you may have. During a medication review, your Pharmasave pharmacist will:
Go over your current medications, reviewing how each one works.
Review how you are taking your medications.
Discuss possible side effects and how to manage them.
Discuss your health outcomes and the effectiveness of your medication.
Answer any questions you may have about how you are feeling or anything you are experiencing.
Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Medication Synchronization
If you make multiple trips to the pharmacy to pick up your refills, your Pharmasave pharmacist can provide a convenient medication synchronization service that aligns your medications to be refilled on the same day. Don’t work around your medications; make them work for you. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
DNA Testing
Medication Optimization Panel
Your DNA can help determine how you react to medications, which dose is best for you and which medication therapies may work better for you. Your Pharmasave pharmacist can explain the different DNA tests available and which one best suits your medical conditions and medication therapies. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Medication Compounding
Anti-Aging/Hormone Products
Your Pharmasave pharmacist can custom-make hormone replacement medications for you in a variety of dosage forms, strengths and combinations that are just right for you. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Pets/Veterinary Compounds
Your Pharmasave pharmacist can custom-make medications for your pet in a variety of dosage forms, strengths and flavours. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Home Healthcare
Bathroom Safety
Safety in the bathroom is important for every member of the family. It is particularly important if you have joint pain, muscle weakness or a health condition that reduces mobility, sight or balance. Pharmasave provides a variety of bathroom safety products that offer comfort and confidence when you need a little extra support. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist or Home Health Care team member.
Compression Stockings
If you have varicose veins, fluid buildup in legs or reduced circulation, Pharmasave’s assortment of compression socks and stockings can help. Designed to fit your lifestyle, these products offer great style, quality and comfort and can help improve circulation and keep your legs healthy. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist or Home Health Care team member.
Mobility Products
If you’re recovering from an injury, have limited mobility or are living with a chronic condition, you may not be as active as you would like. At times like these, you might need a little extra help to remain safe, active and independent. Pharmasave provides a wide range of solutions to help manage your condition, reduce pain and simplify your everyday life so you can remain active. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist or Home Health Care team member.
Additional Services / Programs
Expired Medication Return Program
You shouldn’t have to wonder about how to dispose of your unwanted medications. For a safe, responsible and environmentally friendly solution, take your unused or expired medications to your local Pharmasave for disposal. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Home Delivery
Pharmasave is proud to offer free home delivery services to our customers. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist for more details about this service and hours of operation.
Sharps Return Program
“Sharps” is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin such as needles, syringes or lancets. Please dispose of sharps safely using the sharps container provided by your Pharmasave pharmacist. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
