Pharmacy Services
Blister Packs
Managing multiple medications a day can be a challenge.
Our blister packaging service is a great way to manage your medications, track refills, and take the stress out of managing your health.
For only $5 a month, you can ensure that you're taking your medication correctly. Ask your Paramount pharmacist about how blister packs can help you manage your health.
Medication Reviews
Paramount Pharmasave pharmacists are able to meet with you directly to ensure you understand your medications and are getting the most from them. We will assess your medications to ensure they are right for you and that you are taking them at the correct time to avoid risk of complications. This opportunity will allow us to answer any questions you may have and offer solutions to problems you may be facing with your medication therapy.
INR Testing
(Pier, Midtown and Charlotte Street). INR testing is available for patients taking the prescription medication warfarin. The test is done using a finger prick blood test at the pharmacy with results available in minutes. Our pharmacists are specially trained to assess and recommend dosing adjustments and can provide you with a custom calendar for your dose. This service is available at our Pier, Charlotte Street and New Waterford locations free of charge.
Bloom Program - Mental Health & Addictions
(Pier and Charlotte Street). The Bloom Program is a community pharmacy initiative designed to increase and improve mental health and addictions care. This program involves one on one consultations with the pharmacist to help manage medication related issues regarding mental health. This service also provides assistance in navigating the mental health and addictions system in Nova Scotia. Our pharmacists are specially trained to provide this service free of charge at our Pier, Charlotte Street and New Waterford locations.
Injection Services
All of our pharmacists at Paramount Pharmacies are certified to administer flu vaccines, travel vaccines, and other vaccines including the shingles vaccine and HPV vaccine. Please call any of our 5 locations to book your appointment.
Prescribing Services
Our pharmacists can assess and prescribe for a variety of medical conditions including urinary tract infections, shingles and Lyme disease as well as birth control and numerous minor ailment conditions such as cold sores and rash. We are also able to prescribe refills for prescription medications. All of our prescribing services involve conducting an assessment. Assessments typically include a discussion with you, reviewing any relevant lab tests and in some cases conducting tests such as a blood pressure check.
Prescription Renewals
Urinary Tract Infections
Shingles
Birth Control
Lyme Disease
Minor Ailments
(full list: https://pans.ns.ca/public/pharmacy-services/assessing-prescribing-minor-ailments)
Diabetes Education
Paramount Pharmacies offers one on one consultations with a Certified Diabetes Educator. This is a great opportunity to discuss advice for newly diagnosed patients, managing diabetes when ill, starting insulin therapy and managing diabetes medications. Appointments are available with a Certified Diabetes Educator at both our Charlotte Street location and New Waterford location.
