For more information or details on any of our programs please contact us at your nearest location (see store locations).
We also have a Frequently Asked Questions FAQ page that you may find helpful [ click here ].
FOOT CARE:
What a foot care nurse can do for you:
- Assess, by a licensed practical nurse, for fungal and bacterial infections of the nails and toes.
- Assess for signs of poor circulation in the feet.
- Assess sores and areas of skin breakage on the feet.
- Assess and reduce corns and calluses.
- Trim toe nails.
- Assess footwear for signs of pressure on the feet.
- Suggest ways to improve foot comfort.
- Measure and fit compression hose.
- Home visits can be arranged as well as in store appointments.
- All instruments are autoclaved.
- Foot care nurse trained by Senior Watch.
For more information on Foot Care at your local Pharmasave please visit our Foot Care information page [ click here ]
BLOOD COLLECTION SERVICE:
In-store blood collection:
- Convenient in-store blood collection service (click here for time/location)
- Receipts are provided for income tax and insurance plans.
CUSTOM O/A, LIGAMENT KNEE BRACING AND CUSTOM FIT ORTHOTICS:
- What is knee bracing and how does it work? (click here for PDF info.)
- Patient assessment, measurement, fitting and follow-up.
- Service by appointment at the Wolfville location every Friday (Saturday appointments can be arranged).
- Service provided by Orthotrends
INR MONITORING:
- Rapid results so warfarin dose can be adjusted quickly.
- Enables the more effective management of your condition.
- Available in-store at select locations.
- Home visits can be arranged.
MEDICATION REVIEW:
- Help you to fully understand your medications.
- Build a relationship with your pharmacist.
- Ensure you are using your medications properly.
- Create an up to date and complete medication record that you can share with other health providers.
- Medication reviews are a benefit under the NS Pharmacare program.
COMPLIANCE PACKAGING (BLISTER PACKING):
- Reduce reliance on memory.
- Prescription can be automatically packaged and delivered to you monthly.
- You will be reminded when it is necessary to contact your physician for refills.
- Offers a system to remind you when a medication has not been taken.
- Relieves the pressure on care givers when it comes to administering and controlling medications.
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM:
- Provides a “made for you” plan to overcome your barriers to quitting.
- One on one private sessions with a pharmacist.
- A set program outlining the steps required to stop smoking.
- Provides on-going support.
SPECIALTY COMPOUNDING:
- We have the capability to meet your unique needs.
- Prepare medications in dosage forms that best suit your needs. Medications can be put in different forms such as creams, suppositories, troches, lozenges, lollipops.
- Preparation of medications that are dye and preservative free.
- Flavoring is available for most liquid medications.
- House pets to farm animals can benefit from compounding and the finished product can be flavored with a favorite treat.
For more information on Compounding please [ click here ]
HORMONE CONSULTATION:
- Build a relationship with your pharmacist.
- Become more aware of how hormones work and their role in your health.
- Become aware of the role of nutrition in better health.
CLINIC PROGRAM:
To keep up to date on current medical conditions by monitoring:
- Blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose at monthly clinics held in all locations.
- Bone density using reliable technology.
- Pulmonary function testing.
LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM:
- Obtain useful information in a social environment.
- Convenient times in several locations.
- A great opportunity to ask questions of one of our participating health care providers.
- Contact the Wolfville Location for more information.
