Knowledge Is the Best Medicine Advice for Canadians on Meds
Public health piece urges patients to actively participate in drug decisions with doctors and pharmacists. It cites 30 to 38 percent of patients not taking medicines as prescribed and promotes PMAC’s Know ledge is the best medicine campaign with questions to ask health professionals. It includes guidance to prepare questions, request written materials, and use a medication record kit.
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Jody Leela
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada
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Howe
Manitoba Pharmacare network linked by nine digit health card
Manitoba taps a nine digit purple health card to access a new pharmacy computer network linking all province pharmacies. The system records prescriptions under personal numbers to apply instant Pharmacare rebates and monitor deductibles. It flags potential drug interactions and helps curb Pharmacare abuse and costs.
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Manitoba