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7 Benefits of Choosing a Locally Owned Independent Pharmacy

Alistair Rasaiah • January 29, 2016

What’s your favourite part about going shopping or running an errand? A lot of people don’t like these kinds of activities, but we think, with the addition of great customer service, these types of outings can be pretty enjoyable. At Apothecarium, we pride ourselves on superb customer service, which is just one of the many benefits of choosing a locally owned independent pharmacy. More benefits are listed below:


1) A Pharmacist You Know and Trust

At independent pharmacies, you’ll gain all the benefits of getting to know your pharmacist, and your pharmacist getting to know you. We can always take the time to greet you by name, hear your story, and answer your questions. Having a dedicated pharmacist who knows you and your needs also means there’s less chance of an error occurring. At independent pharmacies, our main goal is to help you and make sure your visit to the pharmacy is a positive experience.


2)Just the Right Amount of Time at the Pharmacy

If you need to rush in, grab your medication and go, we understand, and with a simple phone call or notification through our online system, we can have your prescription ready for you. If you have questions or need us to go over your instructions once, or a few times, the pharmacists at independent pharmacies can give you as much time as you need. We understand that it’s hard to remember how to take your medications sometimes and, to prevent taking them incorrectly, you need to have them properly explained to you.


3)Individual Attention

As a locally owned independent pharmacy, we can make our own decisions, which means we put our customers first. This benefits you because we can offer you the best prices and the best products. If a generic brand of medication is just as good as the medication you’re taking but costs less, we’ll tell you that. Because we get to know you, we can pay attention to your individual needs.


4)Different Products

You may think that going to a locally owned store means that the options won’t be as good. Actually, as owners of locally owned pharmacies, we can choose unique products to stock. For instance, because of our belief in the importance of music to a child’s development, we stock Green Tones products.


5)Online Services

If managing your health quickly and on the go is a priority for you, then a local pharmacy like Apothecarium can give you just what you need. Apothecarium offers Telus Pharma Space, an online platform where you can learn about and renew your medications, or help a loved one manage their medications, using a computer or smartphone.


6)Options to Make Your Life Easier

As well as online services, independent pharmacies can also make your life easier through additional options. For example, we can deliver your medication right to your house. So, if it’s hard for you to get to the pharmacy, you don’t have to. Convenient packaging, including blister packs, will also make it easier to remember to take the right dosages of your medications.


7)Supporting Our Community

Buying local means that more of the revenue stays in the community. It also means showing your support for the local organizations that these businesses give to regularly.


If you think great service and a dedicated pharmacist will benefit you, stop by Apothecarium to experience the personal touch we add to your pharmaceutical needs. If you have met our staff and experienced our service at Apothecarium, we always appreciate your comments and feedback. You can send them HERE


How to Manage Your Medications from Afar

By Alistair Rasaiah • January 29, 2016
Brrrrrr, Sault Ste. Marie can be a cold place. If you’re one of the lucky ones who gets to leave and go someplace warm, we’re a little jealous. We hope you’re having fun and not having any trouble with your medications, but if you are, we have the solution: try Telus Pharma Space. Telus Pharma Space allows you to manage your medications through an online platform. If you haven’t tried it yet, all you have to do is come to Apothecarium and get your card with your temporary login information. Then you can login and find all the information you need about your prescriptions. It’s fast and will make your time away even more relaxing. Before Your Trip Before you go, Telus Pharma Space will make it easy to fill your prescriptions. This is because with Telus Pharma Space, you can renew them online. You can easily choose the prescriptions you need to renew and, with a few clicks, send your request. You can even select when you want to pick up your prescription to fit this into your pre-trip schedule. That way, you won’t have to wait in line; picking up your prescription will be fast and easy. If you don’t have time or find it too difficult to come in, you can also select a home delivery and choose when you want your medications delivered. During Your Trip Sometimes it can be hard to remember exactly when and how you are supposed to take your various medications. If you’re away, you don’t want to have to call the pharmacist and ask, but you definitely don’t want to take your medication incorrectly. This is when Telus Pharma Space comes in handy. If you login to Telus Pharma Space, you can find all the information you need about your medications. The Instruction Sheets on each of your medications will tell you exactly how you’re supposed to take your prescriptions. If you’re not planning to bring a computer, you can easily print these sheets, or, if you have a smartphone, you can open Telus Pharma Space that way, as well. Enjoy your trip! We hope we, at Apothecarium, can make it even more fun by helping you manage your medications through Pharma Space. Find out more about Telus Pharma Space here: https://www.telushealth.co/health-solutions/pharmacy-management/products/pharma-space/ You can also stop by Apothecarium today, or give us a call.

Telus Pharma Space

By Alistair Rasaiah • January 27, 2016
Have you ever gone to the cabinet to get your medication only to realize you’re all out? Then you have to quickly call in to renew your prescription, wait until it gets filled and hopefully maintain the schedule your medication requires. Or maybe you or a loved one have forgotten how or when they’re supposed to take different medications, and you have to find time to review the medication with the doctor or pharmacist. Is it just getting too difficult to remember what prescriptions you have to pick up when? If so, Apothecarium has the solution that makes managing you and your family’s medications faster and easier. How Apothecarium makes managing medications easier with Telus Pharma Space? Telus Pharma Space is an online platform that allows patients to better communicate with the pharmacy team at Apothecarium and renew prescriptions more quickly. It’s easy to use and, as soon as it’s set up (which only takes a few minutes), prescription holders, and those that are managing their medications, can access all their prescription information from anywhere. The Telus Pharma Space app can be easily accessed on a tablet or Smartphone so that wherever you are, you can look up your prescription details and also renew. How Can I Access Telus Pharma Space? To set up Telus Pharma Space on your computer, all you have to do is ask your pharmacist for a Pharma Space card. The card has your temporary login information on it; so, once you go to the website on the card, you just enter the information listed, then change your password and answer the security question. It really is that easy! What Are the Benefits? Once you’re on the site, you have access to Telus Pharma Space’s many features to make managing your health faster and easier. You’ll find a list of all of the prescriptions you have and, with a simple click, be able to view counselling sheets explaining details of each. These sheets will give you information about each medication’s purpose and how it is usually prescribed. You can also see your pharmacist’s specific instructions for how to take each of your medications, as well as print any information you’d like. With Telus Pharma Space you can also renew your prescriptions with the click of a button. You can choose when and where you’d like to pick them up, or have them delivered right to your home. There is also a comments section, in case you would like to give your pharmacist specific instructions, such as to contact you when the prescription is ready. You can even set up Telus Pharma Space to renew your prescriptions automatically, or to send you a reminder before your prescription is done. No more worry about forgetting to renew and running out! You can also use the Account Grouping feature to have access to the accounts of loved ones. This way, if you’re dealing with a loved one’s medications, such as the pharmaceutical needs of a child or parent, as soon as they give you permission to access their account, you can check their dosages or renew their prescriptions. Of course, if someone else is helping you with your medications, you can give them access as well. If you can’t remember how much you spent on medications and need an easy way to have it all in front of you, you can even print a Prescription Statement, a report of all your prescription expenses for whatever period is needed. It’s so much easier than trying to keep track of your receipts. How Apothecarium Makes Understanding Your Health Simple The benefits of Telus Pharma Space aren’t offered by every pharmacy. This is one of the reasons it makes sense to select a smaller pharmacy that gives you the individualized attention you need. Apothecarium is pleased to offer Telus Pharma Space services to help you manage your health better. Watch this short video to learn more about all the ways you can benefit from this platform. To get your Pharma Space card and try out this service, contact us at Apothecarium.
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