Skip to main content

HEART HEALTH

According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second-leading cause of mortality in the country, accounting for nearly one in five deaths. It is therefore important to take care of your heart to live a long and healthy life. Your pharmacist can help you prevent complications and manage your cardiovascular health.

Request your prescription transfer today

SERVICES FROM YOUR PHARMACIST

Several services* related to cardiovascular health are offered in pharmacy:

  • Medication adjustment
  • Hypertension monitoring
  • Prescription of certain tests: coagulation test (INR) and cholesterol measurement

*These services are offered at participating pharmacies only.


HYPERTENSION & SELF-MONITORING

It can sometimes be difficult for people with high blood pressure to understand or feel the benefits of their treatment. Blood pressure readings are an important indication of whether the treatment for hypertension is working, and can help determine whether your treatment needs to be adjusted.  

Find out more about self-monitoring

 

Your heart is keeping you alive

Discover how to keep it healthy with concrete tips on managing your medication with the help of your pharmacist.
pharmacist advising patient

Heart Attack: Lifesavings steps you can take

Discover the simple steps that can save your life in the event of a heart attack. Learn More
senior taking his pulse

Cholesterol: causes and management

Learn more about cholesterol and what you can do to lower high cholesterol levels. Learn More
Anticoagulants Pharmacist Consultation

Taking Anticoagulants Effectively

Find out pharmacist tips and considerations for anticoagulant treatment to be fully effective and prevent clots.
Learn More

Hypertension

Although it doesn’t cause symptoms in most people, hypertension is a dangerous disease that affects one out of five Canadians. Learn how to control your blood pressure with medication and a healthy lifestyle.
Learn More
Services in your pharmacy
Medication Prescription Icon

ADVICE ON OTC MEDICATION

If you don’t know which over-the-counter medication to choose to relieve your  symptoms, don’t be shy to ask your pharmacist! 

Find your pharmacy
white icon of Heart health

HEART HEALTH

If you are taking medication for your heart, your pharmacist could suggest some tests to determine if your blood pressure or your cholesterol are well managed.

Find your pharmacy
Icon of medication and pills

MEDICATION CUSTOMIZATION

For certain types of medication and conditions like COPD, your pharmacist can make sure that all your medications are combined into one. 

Find your pharmacy

Proxim Newsletter

Stay informed about our latest offers.

The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by pharmacist owners who are affiliated with Proxim. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy.

* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.