Managing multiple medications is no easy task. With all the different instructions and potential side effects it’s hard to know if the medications you take on a daily basis are working as well as they should. Now there’s a better way to make sure you’re getting the most from your medication.

MedsCheck is a new unique program that allows you to schedule an annual discussion with a pharmacist for up to 30 minutes. Think of it as a comprehensive medication review. And it's free! Just bring your OHIP card. The MedsCheck appointment is your chance to discuss how your prescription, over-the-counter and alternative medications may be affecting each other.

Drugs work better when they are taken correctly. But it’s easy to get confused when you are taking lots of different prescription medications each day. Make an appointment to spend up to 30 minutes with a pharmacist; it’s the perfect way to ensure your medications will be as effective as possible. The pharmacist will provide you with an accurate medication list that you are encouraged to bring with you when you return to a pharmacy, visit another health care provider or go to the hospital. It will give you the confidence of knowing that you are getting the most out of your prescriptions.

If you’re an Ontario resident and you’re taking at least three prescription medications per day, for a chronic condition then MedsCheck is a great way to learn how to manage all your medications.

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