January 16, 2025

Presentation: Your Pharmacist, A Partner in Health Care 

Presenter: Pauline Giancroce


Medication management tips from a licensed pharmacist, Pauline Giancroce.  Topics discussed included your Medication List, keeping your own Health Record, what to ask when receiving a new prescription, how to choose your pharmacy, different roles of the staff, how to transfer your prescription, how to improve your medication adherence including examples of medication organizers, how to dispose of medication, prescribing cascades, polypharmacy, Meds Checks, tips for working with your Pharmacy, Minor Ailments, Ontario Drug Benefit, brand vs generic, biosimilars, what to consider when travelling, and drug shortages.