Pharmacists Manitoba (PM), which represents pharmacists across the province, wants to help end the wait for many primary care services that can be delivered by community pharmacists.
PM launched a public awareness campaign this week. The goal is to bring about publically funded pharmacy services such as those available in other provinces.
PM said pharmacists can provide a range of non-dispensing services, such as medication management consultations, preventative services and health coaching, and treatment of common minor ailments.
“Pharmacists are highly accessible and available mostly every day of the week and in some cases 24 hours a day,” said Manitoba pharmacist Kristine Petrasko.
PM invites Manitobans who want to learn more about its campaign, or to support it, to visit its website at www.health
careondemandmb.com.
