Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Prescription drugs"
Yukon Territory
Pharmacare
The Pharmacare program will pay the total costs of the lowest priced generics of all prescription drugs listed in the Yukon Pharmacare Formulary, including the dispensing fee.
Source : Government of Yukon
Canada
Buying Drugs over the Internet
If you buy drugs on line, you may be putting your health at serious risk. This Web page addresses some of the risks associated with buying drugs over the Internet.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Buying Prescription Drugs on the Internet
Have you thought of purchasing your medication on the Internet because you don't have time to visit your doctor? Purchasing medication on the Internet has become a fast and easy process but is it really worth your health and safety? Find out more about the dangers that lurk behind medication purchased without a doctor's consultation.
Source : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Medications
This site developed by Veterans Affairs Canada, deals with safety issues surrounding medication use, such as mixing prescription drugs with over-the-counter products and/or natural products, mixing drugs with alcohol, and mixing drugs with food. Also find tips to reduce medication interaction.
Source : Goverment of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
Medications
This Web page explains the importance of taking medications properly.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Safe Use of Medicines
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, all medicines should be used carefully. This Web page provides information on the safe use of medicines.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
The Safety and Effectiveness of Generic Drugs
This Web page gives information on generic drugs. More and more, generic drugs are being used to fill prescriptions. Canadians want to be sure that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand name drugs.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
What should I know about taking my medications?
This Web page gives safety information about taking medications. This page also gives contact information for provincial/territorial contacts regarding this subject.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Canadian Health Network.
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