Press Releases
Dartmouth, NS - Patients in Nova Scotia who do not have a family doctor or who may not be able to get to their doctor and need a prescription renewed have more options than ever before. Pharmacists in Nova Scotia can renew or extend prescriptions for their patients for many types of medications for up to 90 days, as needed.
Dartmouth, NS – A survey of Nova Scotians conducted by Abacus Data last week has found that 77 per cent of the province’s residents say they are extremely concerned or very concerned about accessing health today and 88 percent are concerned about accessing health care in the future.
The same survey found that 87 percent of Nova Scotians either strongly agree or agree that the government should improve access to health care by making pharmacist health care services available in all pharmacies.
For Immediate Release
January 29, 2018
For Immediate Release
Dartmouth, NS - A recent study shows that comprehensive care provided by pharmacists to patients with high blood pressure can increase patients’ life span while providing significant savings to the health care system.
For Immediate Release
Monday, March 2, 2015
Pharmacists Provide What You Need, When and Where You Need It
For Immediate Release Sunday, March 3, 2013
Your Pharmacist is Doing More than Ever Before
Dartmouth, NS – Have you ever felt that familiar tingling sensation in your lip, the tell-tale sign of a cold sore coming on, but not had the time to wait in a clinic for a prescription? Pharmacists across Nova Scotia can help.
Cold sores are just one of 31 minor ailments in which pharmacist can assess and prescribe. From allergies to acid reflux, pharmacists can help you with many common conditions.
For Immediate Release Friday, March 9, 2012
BE A.W.A.R.E: Pharmacists Can Help You “Butt Out”
Dartmouth, NS – As Pharmacy Awareness enters its sixth day, pharmacists across Nova Scotia are urging patients to BE A.W.A.R.E and get a Basic Medication Review.