Medication Safety

Information and resources on how to improve medication management, including prescription, over the counter drugs, herbs and vitamins and how to participate in the Niagara Rx&D Medication Record Booklet Program.

• Download a copy or order your Free Knowledge is the best medicine pamphlet and Medication Record Booklet to prevent overuse, underuse or misuse of medication.
• Pour obtenir l'exemplaire chargeable ou pour obtenir gratuitement la brochure L'information est la meilleure prescription et votre Carnet de médicaments. Évitez l'abus, la sous-utilisation, ou la mauvaise utilisation de médicaments.



• Download your copy on how to participate in Niagara RX&D Medication Record Booklet program. It could save your life.
• Comment participer. Le Carnet de médicaments pourrait vous sauver la vie



• Download a Medication Record booklet reminder sign (8 1/2" x 11"):
  "A MUST IF YOU ARE ON MEDICATION"



• More information about how a pharmacist can assist you



• Travelling with Prescription Medications
• Medications and the Heat

Fall Risk Assessment Tool for Health Professionals

• Frequently used medications associated with increased risk of falls.

Drugs and the Older Driver

• Tips for older drivers on medication

Wise Use of Over-the-Counter Medicines

• Useful tips and information about taking over-the-counter products
• MédicoAvis Promouvoir l'utilisation judicieuse des médicaments en vente libre

• Take this quiz to test your knowledge about OTC medications!
• Mettez vos connaissances à l'épreuve au sujet des MVL en répondant à ce jeu-questionnaire.

What to do with old medications and syringes?

• Take it back to your pharmacist or take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot.

Medscheck

• MedsCheck appointment to review all your medication
• La consultation privée PharmaConsult pour examiner vos médicaments au complet

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