Do you have other inquiries related to your health or medication that is not on the list of our service? Please let us know because we might be able to help you out.
Direct billing
Cityside Pharmacy provides direct billing services. We can take care of your insurance and bill them directly, even for ongoing medications. Choosing our pharmacy means you don’t have to worry about putting separate claims or messing with multiple forms and phone calls with your insurance company.
Advising on natural health products
Contrary to popular belief, natural health or homeopathic products aren’t automatically safe. And, of course, any health product can have side effects or cause drug interactions in your body. So, if you are unsure about them, talk to your pharmacist today for reliable advice about all your health products.
Providing customized prescription packaging
Come to our pharmacy anytime for customized prescription packaging to make it easier for you to take medications at the right time. Our convenient and personalized packing system will help you to manage your medications, vitamins, or supplements. Let’s simplify your medications to help you follow them as required for quick recoveries.
Medical waste collection
After cleaning out your medicine cabinet, you may have a collection of empty drug containers or packaging, expired, unwanted, or unused medications. What do you do with them? Don’t throw them in your usual rubbish bin or flush them down the toilet! Instead, bring them to our pharmacy, and we will pick them up for safe disposal.
Providing personal medication list
Our pharmacy can help you get an updated list of your medications anytime. Usually, this list is called a medication record. It includes your name, strengths, and prescription dosages on our file. Ask for your list and get a complete and accurate medical record to access your medical history and make informed personal care.
Offering medication expertise and healthcare advice
Available every day of the week, your pharmacist can be a great partner who looks after your health and well-being. Learn more about how your pharmacist’s professional skills, role, and range of services can help you live healthier. Visit our pharmacy on any day of the week and get professional advice from a certified pharmacist.
Dispensing prescription medications
Did you know that your pharmacist can prescribe medications for some health conditions that don’t require a diagnosis? You can skip the doctor’s office and go to your pharmacy for support, advice, and preventive treatment when it’s appropriate and necessary. Visit our pharmacy at any time of the week and get the best prescription medications that fit your needs.
Renewing prescription medications
Did you know that Cityside Pharmacy can renew or refill your expired prescriptions? Whether you moved in or you’re far from your pharmacist, we can help you renew your medications to ensure that your prescriptions won’t be interrupted. Visit our pharmacy and see how we can keep your treatment going between your doctor’s appointments.
Adjusting prescription medications
Did you know that when you get a new prescription or prescription renewal, we can adjust your dose or dosage or change the drug form? Do you find it hard to swallow your regular pills? Want a liquid or cream alternative? Do you want to remove problematic sugars from your medicine? Our compounding experts can help you.
Substituting prescription medications
Some circumstances can force you to seek a different prescription medication. For example, if the drugs you are taking cause adverse side effects or the medication is unavailable because of a supply disruption. If you find yourself in such a situations, our pharmacy can help you to substitute it with an equivalent one to keep your treatment going.
Initiating medication therapy for common ailments
Did you know that your pharmacist can prescribe a medication for a common ailment for which a doctor or specialized nurse practitioner has already given you a prescription? Consult and start medication therapy for common illnesses from Cityside Pharmacy in Calgary and enjoy convenient health services.
Administering medications via injection
Some pharmacists can help you administer vaccines or injections on your behalf if you often take regular injections. Cityside pharmacy can help you get your shots. If you need to do it on your own, we can administer your first doses so that you can clearly understand how to use the medications properly at home.
Ordering and monitoring lab tests
Your pharmacist can order a laboratory test to confirm a diagnosis, determine the ideal treatment plan, find out if a treatment is working, or monitor a specific disease over time. Additionally, you can request therapeutic drug monitoring at our pharmacy to check if the amount of medications in your blood is safe and effective for your health.
Opioid crisis advice and management
Opioids are medications that relieve severe or persistent pain. Every day, hundreds of people misuse opioid medications, which leads to death, dependence, or overdose. So, if you are using opioids or planning to use them, we can advise you on the best way to avoid their unintended effects. We also provide overdose reversal drugs and access to treatment for opioid addictions.