Importance of Medications Reviews: Your Pharmacist is a medication expert that can help you better understand your medications

Fort Royal Pharmacy is your local community based pharmacy serving the community of Greater Victoria for over 10-years. They have 3 locations to serve you. With their professional staff, quick and ef cient service, they strive to provide the best customer service to all their clients.

They provide Free Medication Reviews at all their locations. Come into any of their locations and make an appointment with their Pharmacist.

WHAT IS A MEDICATION REVIEW?

The aim of a medication review service is to help patients better understand their medications. When you understand your medications – from why you are taking them, when to take them, and how to best take them – you make informed decisions and have greater ownership of your overall health.

Your pharmacist is a medication expert that can help you better understand your medications. The service provides you with a one-on-one consultation with your pharmacist in a semiprivate area of the pharmacy to discuss your prescription medications, as well as any overthe-counter meds, vitamins and natural health products you may also be taking

IS THERE A COST TO ME FOR THIS SERVICE?

No.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

If you are a B.C. resident with a valid BC Services Card and you have taken at least ve medications within the last six months, you may be eligible to receive Medication Review Services.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE SERVICE?

Any medications that you are taking can and should be brought to your scheduled Medication Review. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, vitamins and natural health products. Your pharmacist will consider each of your medications and discuss with you how to achieve the best health outcomes.

DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL?

No, You don't need a doctor's referral to have a Medication Review, although your doctor may suggest it. FortRoyalPharmacy.ca info@fortroyalpharmacy.ca

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