Pharmacy & Medication Review

Work with a pharmacist to optimize medications, reduce number of medications taken, reduce side effects or answer medication-related questions.

Any NFHT patient

• Medication review, reconciliation, teaching, and support for patients, including those recently discharged from the hospital
• Individual counseling on medication optimization and use
• Consultation with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers regarding prescriptions and medication reviews

Safe and effective drug therapy

Karen Peters Pharmacist

You can self-refer to this program by calling 289-252-2139 or emailing info@nfht.

Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or NFHT Clinician referral.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Please arrive to appointments at least 5 minutes before scheduled appointment time to check in. Due to very high demand, we only allot the time needed per appointment.

Please try to give at least 24 hours notice of a cancellation as we always have a waiting list and aim to keep appointment slots filled.

NFHT Deprescribing Service

Deprescribing is the process of tapering, reducing, or stopping medications that may no longer be beneficial or might be causing harm. The goal of deprescribing is to improve patient quality of life and reduce potential risks.

NFHT offers a Deprescribing Program that uses a shared decision-making approach between the patient, prescriber, and any caregivers. This program uses evidence-based deprescribing resources and is led by our Pharmacist. Common medications that may be eligible for deprescribing include Proton Pump Inhibitors, Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs, Opioids, Antipsychotics, Antihyperglycemics, Aspirin, Antidepressants, Antihypertensives and many others.

You will meet with the NFHT pharmacist to discuss your deprescribing plan with follow up appointments as needed to monitor your progress. The pharmacist will communicate with your primary provider to ensure that they are aware of your medication changes.

If you are a patient of an NFHT affiliated doctor, (you can check our doctor list click here), then you can phone 289-252-2139 or email info@nfht.ca and ask to book an appointment in the Deprescribe Program with our Pharmacist Karen Peters.

Please bring all of your medications to the appointment if possible. If this is not possible, then please have a list of all your medications (prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, natural products) ready for your initial appointment.

  1. Should I keep taking my acid reflux medication? – Click here to learn more
  2. Is a Proton Pump Inhibitor still needed? – Click here to learn more
  3. Is a Benzodiazepine or Z-drug still needed for sleep? – Click here to learn more
  4. Is an Antipsychotic still needed? – Click here to learn more
  5. Is an Antihyperglycemic still needed? – Click here to learn more
  6. Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing network – Click here to learn more
  7.  Five questions to ask about your medications – click here. 
  8. Medication Record template – click here

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