A pharmacist can help you understand how your medication works and ensure you
are taking it properly. The Alberta Heartland Primary Care Network team includes
a pharmacist who works with you and your health care team to ensure your
medications are being taken in a safe and effective manner. The pharmacist can
also review new evidence-based drug information and provide advice to the health
team.
In-clinic Complex Medication
Reviews
Patients who take several medications or have more than one health condition
need to have their medications monitored carefully. Mixing old prescriptions
with new ones, and having old or discontinued medications in the home, can be
risky.
Your physician can refer you to the Alberta Heartland Primary Care Network
pharmacist who will consult with you in our clinic to review and evaluate your
medications. The pharmacist can ensure you are taking your medications
effectively and safely and can help you address any medication conerns with your
family physician.
Format: Consultation with
Pharmacist
Interested in this program? Talk to your family physician or complete the online form
Home-based Medication
Reconciliation
This program aims to help you or your loved one understand
all the medications you are taking at home. If you are taking 5 or more
prescription or ‘over the counter’ medications, you have two or more chronic
illnesses or you have been in and out of hospital recently, our PCN pharmacist
will visit your home and review any changes to your medication regimen to ensure
you are taking all your medications safely. The results of this review will be
shared with your family physician and community pharmacist to ensure all members
of your care team have the same information. With your consent removing unused
or expired medications is part of this service.
Any patient, regardless of whether they have been in hospital, may be
referred for this in-home service. If you are concerned about your medications
talk to your family physician about a referral.
Format: Individual Home Visit with Pharmacist
Interested in this program? Talk to your family physician
or complete the online form