Medication Reviews - Larry's Pharmacy

Medication reviews are a covered service for patients with NS Pharmacare as their primary insurance plan. Other patients are welcome to have the service, though it may not be covered by your insurance plan.

Is a medication review right for you?

Do you want to know more about…

the medication you are taking

where to store your medication

How and when to take different types of medication

lifestyle modifications that can work along with your medications

impact of drinking alcohol, or using recreational drugs with your medications

what to do if you miss a dose

Can you take vitamins, herbal medications or non-prescription medications along with your prescription

what is the impact to your health if you forget to take your medications

Do you have trouble with…

reading the label

understanding the instructions

opening the medication bottle

swallowing pills

using inhalers, eye drops, nose sprays, creams, patches or insulin

remembering to take your medications

remembering to names of your medications

Do you feel that…

you are taking too many medications

your medications are making you sick

your medications are not working

Basic Medication Review Services (BMRS)

If you are taking multiple medications for chronic conditions, a pharmacist will go over all of the medications that you take. The Basic Medication Review Service (BMRS) will include any natural products and non-prescription medications you take. You can discuss why you are taking each medication and what you hope to achieve from taking the medication. It is also important to learn what side effects it may be causing and how you can prevent them. The pharmacist will also be thinking about possible drug interactions and conflicts with your other medical conditions as they review each medication. The patient will be provided with a comprehensive drug review list that is dated and authorized with the pharmacist’s and the patient’s signature.

To qualify for the service under Nova Scotia’s Pharmacare Program:

the beneficiary must agree with their pharmacist that they are a suitable candidate for the program and sign a consent form

the beneficiary must be taking 3 or more prescription medications that are used for the treatment of chronic conditions, and are covered by the Pharmacare Programs.

Advanced Medication Review Service

To qualify for the program under Nova Scotia’s Pharmacare Program, beneficiaries must:

be beneficiaries of the Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program

agree with their pharmacist that they are a suitable candidate for the service

be taking 4 or more prescription medications, OR taking one of the following:

Methyldopa
Indomethacin
Cyclobenzaprine
Diazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
Clorazepate
Amitriptyline

have a least one of the following diseases:

Asthma
Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Arthritis