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Pharmacist

Most pharmacies are open days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and in many cases, 365 days a year. You can discuss your medical condition with a pharmacist by phone or in person, without an appointment.

Why Wait?

A pharmacist can help you with the following:

  • Replacing, extending or renewing your prescriptions

  • Prescriptions for non-urgent medical conditions such as migraines, flu symptoms, minor cuts, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, minor muscle and joint pains, or cold sores

  • Advice on minor illnesses or health issues

Why Wait?

A pharmacist can help you with the following:

  • Replacing, extending or renewing your prescriptions

  • Prescriptions for non-urgent medical conditions such as minor headaches, flu symptoms, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, minor muscle and join pains, or cold sores

  • Advice on minor illnesses or health issues

If you are displaying mild or moderate symptoms of COVID-19, complete the self-assessment by visiting www.gnb.ca/coronavirus or call Tele-Care 811:

  • describe your symptoms and travel history; and

  • follow any instructions carefully.

 

Did you know?

  • The average pharmacist in New Brunswick manages 1,300 patients in their community, which is roughly comparable to the number of patients seen by the average physician or nurse practitioner

  • A pharmacist can:

    • Issue a new prescription for pre-existing conditions in an emergency situation

    • Look at the current medication you are taking and make minor alterations to your prescription

    • Alter prescriptions to accommodate special needs

    • Get you started on a prescription drug therapy program for non-urgent medical conditions

    • Provide flu shots and shingles vaccines, among others

 

Pharmacists help ensure that: 

  • The medication you have been prescribed does not interfere with your other medications or medical conditions

  • You won't experience an allergic reaction to the medication you have been prescribed

  • The dose and medication prescribed is appropriate for you and the condition for which you are being treated

  • You are receiving the correct medication as prescribed, and that you are counselled on how to take your medication properly

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