B.C. residents are being encouraged to 'speak up' as part of an awareness campaign to highlight the value of talking to their pharmacist during Pharmacist Awareness Week, March 7-13.
"Of all health care professionals in B.C., pharmacists typically have the most regular contact with patients and can help with an ever-expanding range of health questions," B.C. Pharmacy Association chief executive officer Marnie Mitchell said.
"Pharmacist Awareness Week aims to encourage patients to talk to their pharmacist and develop relationships that can make a real difference to their health, and the health of their family."
From simple conversations about taking medication on an empty stomach, to advice on managing conditions such as asthma, pharmacists across B.C. can make a real difference to the health of British Columbians.
According to the BCPA, pharmacists can help manage diabetes, cope with high blood pressure,
tell you whether your vitamin supplements or herbal remedies will affect your prescription medication and administer flu shots.
