Another compelling story shared during Pharmacy Appreciation Month!
🌟 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵🌟 This story, shared by pharmacist 𝗞𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 in Sydney, NS, is a testament to how pharmacy teams provide accessible, frontline care—especially for patients without a primary care provider. A 71-year-old patient with a history of high blood pressure and angina visited the pharmacy care clinic for medication renewals. With no family doctor, he relied on Kim for support. During his visit, Kim conducted routine bloodwork and adjusted his blood pressure medication based on consistently high readings. Recognizing additional risk factors, she performed a diabetes screening—which led to a new diagnosis. From that moment on, the pharmacy team became a critical part of his care. They initiated a treatment plan, provided diabetes education, and ensured he had the tools to manage his condition, including a glucometer and lifestyle counseling. Over time, Kim carefully adjusted his medications, monitored his progress, and coordinated next steps to optimize his health. For this patient, a simple visit for prescription renewals became a turning point for his long-term well-being—thanks to a pharmacy team that took the time to look deeper. Thank you, Kim, and to all pharmacy teams who support their patients every day. Shoppers Drug Mart Loblaw Companies Limited Craig Nisbet Ashley Knack Craig Wilkie Terry Higgins Tanya Moore Chris Potter #PAM2025 #PharmacyAppreciationMonth #LoblawPharmacy #ShoppersDrugMart #ThankYouPharmacyTeams