Pharmacist Barret Procyshyn and the entire team at the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy have been working extra hard over the past few days.
CKDM spoke with Barret, who wanted to share some advice with Parkland residents who want ensure they have a good supply of their medications.
“It’s been busy, it’s been a little bit stressful. Our phone has been ringing off the hook. There’s just so much information coming out. Everything is changing so rapidly. Our team is really working hard, everyone is putting in 120% to make sure everyone gets the medication they need.”
Barret says there are several things you can do to help everyone in this community get the medication they need.
“There’s two things going on right now. There’s the COVID-19 scare, and then it’s also the end of the Manitoba Pharmacare Program.”
“I can’t stress how important it is to not stockpile your medication. You have to ask yourself if you really need 4 or 5 months worth of medication, or does the person who needs medication tomorrow need it more. I think we’d all agree that the person who needs medications tomorrow, should take priority right now.”
He says the most important thing right now is to order ahead to give the pharmacy time to get the order ready.
“Health Canada and the Canadian Pharmacy Association have come up with some emergency preparedness guidelines. They’re recommending having 2 weeks of medication on hand. So if you’re getting low phone-in and order. We’re also recommending that you use our delivery service & drive-thru window.”
It is very important to remember, all COVID-19 inquiries should first go through Health Links.
If you experience cold- or flu-like symptoms, call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257 before you visit an urgent care centre. Health Links will advise you on what to do & where to go.
As part of Pharmacist Awareness Month, Barret Procyshyn will be on the air with Al Gaines every Thursday morning to bring you the most up to date information.
More information about ordering from the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy can be found here.
