Pharmacists Expanding Access to Health Care in Saskatchewan
Did you know that pharmacists can deliver a range of services beyond medication dispensing?
Pharmacists are key members of health care teams in a broad range of settings across Saskatchewan, including community pharmacies, hospitals and primary care clinics. Your pharmacist is a medication expert, but they can also help with many other health-related areas.
Did you know your pharmacist can help you manage your blood pressure and medications? They can also help you help you manage chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- They also are able to prescribe for a range of minor health issues (click here for more detail on the health issues treated by pharmacists).
- When you are struggling with managing your medications, you can meet directly with your pharmacist to review all the medications you take and make sure you are getting the most from them.
- Pharmacists offer smoking cessation services and prescribe medications for people who wish to quit smoking.
- Pharmacists also play a key role in helping to address opioid use disorders. Pharmacists can ensure appropriate opioid therapies, support patients experiencing opioid-related harms, and help protect their communities.
- Pharmacists provide immunizations for flu, COVID 19, travel immunizations and more.
The role of pharmacists is growing across Saskatchewan to meet the needs of patients. From supporting their communities through the pandemic to helping patients navigate care, managing ongoing drug shortages and everything in between, pharmacy professionals are a critical force in Saskatchewan health care.
With more than 400 pharmacies in over 100 communities across Saskatchewan, pharmacists are helping to expand patient access to health care services in the province. Pharmacy teams are improving access for patients and reducing strain on our health care system.
