HEART HEALTH
Your pharmacist can help you prevent complications and manage your cardiovascular health.
SERVICES FROM YOUR PHARMACIST
Several services* related to cardiovascular health are offered in pharmacy:
- Medication adjustment
- Hypertension monitoring
- Prescription of certain tests: coagulation test (INR) and cholesterol measurement
*These services are offered at participating pharmacies only.
Hypertension and Self-Monitoring
It can sometimes be difficult for people with high blood pressure to understand or feel the benefits of their treatment. Blood pressure readings are an important indication of whether the treatment for hypertension is working, and can help determine whether your treatment needs to be adjusted.
Your heart is keeping you alive
Discover how to keep it healthy with concrete tips on managing your medication with the help of your pharmacist.
Take control
Lifestyle changes are a great way to take control of your condition, but also to live a longer more productive life.
ADVICE ON OTC MEDICATION
If you don’t know which over-the-counter medication to choose to relieve your symptoms, don’t be shy to ask your pharmacist!
HEART HEALTH
If you are taking medication for your heart, your pharmacist could suggest some tests to determine if your blood pressure or your cholesterol are well managed.
MEDICATION CUSTOMIZATION
For certain types of medication and conditions like COPD, your pharmacist can make sure that all your medications are combined into one.