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.
Heart Health Management
Blood Pressure Management
Your Pharmasave pharmacist can check your blood pressure, show you how to monitor your blood pressure at home, monitor your medication and provide information to optimize your treatment. Your pharmacist can also help you with prevention techniques and lifestyle modifications to decrease your risk of developing high blood pressure. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Health and Wellness
Smoking Cessation Support
There are many ways to quit smoking, but the best method is the one that works for you. Combining different methods can often give a better result than using them alone. Your Pharmasave pharmacist can help you assess your needs and come up with a plan uniquely designed to support you in becoming tobacco free. 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 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.
Prescribing Pharmacist
As part of a collaborative healthcare approach, and after an assessment of your health needs, your Pharmasave pharmacist is authorized to prescribe medication to help manage your condition and maintain ongoing therapy. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
Addiction Medicine
Naloxone
Speak with your pharmacist for more information.
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.
Home Visits
Your Pharmasave pharmacist is available for home visits to provide pharmacy services in the comfort of your own home. Home visits provide an opportunity to discuss your medications with a pharmacist in a comfortable, stress-free environment with no distractions. Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist.
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.
