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Are you starting to get your child ready for summer camp? If your child takes medication, read this newsletter to learn tips to keep them safe while they are away from home. ➡️ bit.ly/3ZDR4oy

Do you use an elastomeric pump to receive your dose of medication? We received reports describing people using these pumps at home whose medication was delivered either too quickly or slowly. These tips that are based on the learnings from those reports: ➡️bit.ly/44v3D95

#DYK non-medicinal ingredients in medications can change often? If you have food allergies, double-check the ingredients of your medications with your pharmacist to stay safe! Learn more about why your food allergies could affect your #medicationsafety ➡️bit.ly/44g51fF

🚨 Are you or a loved one taking methadone? Stay safe with these tips! 🚨 ✔️ Check the label ✔️ Check the taste ✔️ Store safely ✔️ Share your care plan ✔️ Be Naloxone Ready #OpioidSafety #Methadone 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3GfQwhN

⚠️RECALL: Health Canada issues a recall for Mint-Rosuvastatin Tablet products. Concern: Product quality What to do: Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns. 🔎Learn more about what you can do: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal… @ISMPCanada

We heard from a parent who was asked to buy an iron supplement for their child. They picked a multivitamin that had "iron" in the brand name but contained no iron. Iron products can be confusing. Ask a pharmacist for help. Share your #mederrors or concerns mederror.ca

#DYK Child-Resistant Safety Closures Are Not Childproof? 💡Store all medications high, locked and out of sight. Learn how to prevent poisoning: bit.ly/3XY35Ey #NPPW2025 #1844POISONX #CheckForPoisons

🗓️Having cataract surgery? 👀 Eye drops can be confusing! Read this newsletter to learn how to manage them safely, before your surgery. ➡️bit.ly/3XwcDq3

📝Keeping an updated medication list will help you stay safe. Take this list with you to all of your appointments and share it with all of your health care providers, including your pharmacist. Learn more from Doc Mike Evans: youtube.com/watch?v=f2KCWM…

#DYK You may be able to have your prescription adapted or renewed at your pharmacy? Some restrictions may apply so check with your #pharmacist to see if it's possible. Learn more: bit.ly/40M0E8D

#DYK that some pharmacists can prescribe medications to prevent or treat certain health conditions? These can include: minor ailments, smoking cessation and some vaccines. Read more about these services offered at some 🇨🇦 #communitypharmacy locations. ➡️bit.ly/40rTB64

📢Calling all patients! Has your take-home pump ever emptied too quickly or too slowly? Please report it here: mederror.ca and include the type/model of pump involved, where possible.

📢Look-Alike #ALERT: A printing error resulted in temporary look-alike labels for Constella 145 mcg and 290 mcg bottles (orange banding). Lot #1224583, #1210699 If your medications look different in colour, shape, or size, ask your pharmacist to check it✍️mederror.ca

When your health care provider sends a prescription to the pharmacy electronically or by fax, ask for a copy so you know exactly what you are expecting when you pick up your medications. 💊 📜Read more safety tips here: bit.ly/4e35fJq

Health Workforce Canada, Caregiver-Centered Care, and Alberta Health Services are partnering on a virtual webinar, focused on building a better system of support for family caregivers. 🗓 Tuesday December 3 at 1 - 2 PM ET. ✏️ Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3Ooxc2J

💊It’s #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek! A great reminder to use antibiotics wisely. Overusing or misusing antibiotics can make it harder to treat common infections.🤒🦠 Learn more about how to use antibiotics wisely and prevent antibiotic resistance: bit.ly/3UZuqoo

⚠️ Cannabis poisonings can occur to people of all ages. Older adults may be at higher risk of cannabis side effects and poisoning. Read this newsletter for safety tips to reduce the risk of cannabis poisoning. ➡️ bit.ly/3AGAVW9

#DYK medication 💊 errors can cause different kinds of harm to patients and their families? This Canadian Patient Safety Week let's broaden our understanding of health care harm together. Learn more: understandharm.ca #CPSW2024