Shoppers Drug Mart Opens Edmonton MediSystem® Location Providing Highly Accessible, Personalized Pharmacy Services for Seniors in Long Term Care and Retirement Communities
Shoppers Drug Mart Opens Edmonton MediSystem® Location Providing Highly Accessible, Personalized Pharmacy Services for Seniors in Long Term Care and Retirement Communities |
[29-October-2020] |
TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. ("Shoppers Drug Mart") announced the opening of its MediSystem® location in Edmonton. Owned and operated by Shoppers Drug Mart, MediSystem Inc. ("MediSystem Pharmacy") is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to the senior housing community and group home facilities. Located at 12215-156 St NW in Edmonton, the new MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all facility residents through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery. "Since our inception in 1988 we've been bringing leading edge technology and personal care to long term care residents across Canada," says Sandra Daniel, Vice President of Operations and Clinical at MediSystem Pharmacy. "The opening of our new location in Edmonton will allow us to continue to support the health and well-being of the growing number of seniors in long term care and retirement home facilities through the most advanced, dependable, and personalized pharmacy care. Our investment today also reflects confidence in the future direction of health care in Alberta." The Edmonton MediSystem staff will include a dedicated pharmacy team, including operational and consultant pharmacists to provide on-site, end-to-end support including one-on-one counseling. Providing access to medication 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the team will be highly accessible, ensuring that all clinical needs and emergency services are fully covered. These pharmacists, specializing in senior care, will also provide ongoing training and education that is tailored to optimize resident health outcomes and improve quality of life. Through a series of programs and events, including 1:1 training and hands on learning, MediSystem training focuses on continuous quality improvement processes, disease and drug management, health and wellness as well as other health-related topics. MediSystem Pharmacy has a legacy of being first to market with innovative, technical solutions. Whether it be multi-dose strip packaging, comprehensive digital pen system, ClientCare portal, e-Health solutions or state-of-the-art dispensing machines, MediSystem Pharmacy's technology ensures management of all medication information in a real time environment, resulting in exceptional accuracy. For more information: https://www.medisystempharmacy.com/ About Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. ®/TM Trademarks of 911979 Alberta Ltd., used under license. SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited | ||
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