Your MedsCheck may

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To do list:

Call or visit your local community pharmacy

Make an appointment with your local pharmacist to 8complete a MedsCheck before your pre-admission clinic visit

Bring your MedsCheck to the pre-admission clinic appointment

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MedsCheck medication review

before your surgery

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What is MedsCheck?

MedsCheck is a free visit you can have with your local pharmacist for 30 minutes to discuss and review your medications and create an accurate and up to date list.

The MedsCheck appointment is your chance to discuss your prescription, over-the-counter and alternative medications and how they may be affecting each other.

Who is eligible for MedsCheck?

All residents of Ontario, who are taking three or more prescription medications regularly, are eligible.

Why a MedsCheck is necessary before your surgery and what to do

If you are taking 3 or more prescription medications regularly, we would like you to call or visit your local pharmacist to book a MedsCheck appointment. The MedsCheck must be completed before your pre-admission clinic visit.

You will receive a personal medication record summary that you must bring to your pre-admission clinic visit. The summary will be used to ensure you receive the most appropriate medications while in hospital.

You will receive a call from the hospital before your pre-admission clinic visit to remind you to make an appointment with your pharmacist.

Preparing for your MedsCheck appointment

Being prepared for your MedsCheck appointment will help you get the most of it. Make sure that you bring the following items to your scheduled meeting.

  • Your Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
  • Any current medication containers, including those from other pharmacies, or a list of all your medications.
  • Any non-prescription drugs, vitamins and/or herbal remedies you are currently taking.

Questions you may like to ask the pharmacist

To give the pharmacist an accurate sense of how you take your medications on a daily basis, it might be good to have a few questions in mind before your appointment.

  • Are there any foods that I should avoid when taking my medications?
  • Should I take my medications at any specific time of the day?
  • Are there any activities I should avoid after taking my medications?
  • What’s a good way to help me remember to take my medications at the right time?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who developed MedsCheck?

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association and the Ontario Pharmacy Council developed MedsCheck, a medication management program.

How often can I have a MedsCheck?

You can have a MedsCheck appointment once a year. Should you require a second, the pharmacist can look into conducting a “Follow-up” MedsCheck under specific circumstances.

When can I have a second MedsCheck appointment?

One year from the date of your first MedsCheck appointment. However, you may be eligible for a “Follow-up” MedsCheck if you:

  • Are scheduled for a hospital admission
  • Have recently been discharged from hospital or,
  • There are changes in your therapy

Who can I contact with questions?

Emily Charlesworth, Student Pharmacist

(416) 469-6580 ext. 6038

Department of Pharmaceutical Services

TorontoEastGeneralHospital