WHO WILL BENEFIT THE MOST FROM THE NEW SERVICES THAT PHARMACISTS CAN PROVIDE?

• Patients who have long-standing relationship with their pharmacist and pharmacy.
• Patients with stable chronic conditions such as blood pressure or diabetes.

 

WHAT THIS DOESN’T MEAN?

• That your pharmacist will now automatically renew or adapt your prescription.
• That you no longer need to visit your doctor.
• That you have to let your pharmacist renew or adapt your prescription.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU?

• Your pharmacist can now help to manage your medications between doctor’s visits.
• Your pharmacist is easily accessible – which means greater convenience in managing your medication.

 

PHARMACIST GUIDELINES TO RENEWING/ADAPTING PRESCRIPTIONS

Although pharmacists can now renew/adapt prescriptions they are not obligated to do so and will consider each situation individually. when using their professional judgment, your pharmacist must consider the following:

• Do they have the original prescription and is the prescription still valid?
• Do they have sufficient information about you and your health status?
• is renewing or adapting your prescription in your best interest and have you given your consent?

If a pharmacist is comfortable with all of the above they may renew or adapt your prescription, document their decision, and notify your doctor.