Do you know why you should talk to your pharmacist when planning a vacation?

Do you know why you should talk to your pharmacist when planning a vacation?

First of all, our pharmacists may need to order vaccines for you to prevent diseases like hepatitis, typhoid or yellow fever.  Keep in mind that some vaccines need to be given at least 4 weeks prior to your travel in order for you to receive maximum protection. To prevent travellers’ diarrhea and cholera, the oral vaccine (Dukoral) should be started at least 2 weeks before you leave.    

Secondly, if you are travelling for more than 3 months, your drug insurance plan may not cover the full supply of the drugs that you will need for your trip. Seniors and other patients covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) are also subjected to some restrictions in terms of vacation drugs supply depending on the supply.  

This is why you should talk to your pharmacist as early in your vacation planning as possible.  Our pharmacists can help you plan out your re-fill schedule so that you can receive the maximum travel supply of your medications. We will also help you fill out the required documentation confirming your travel plan.  At Custom Care Pharmacy, this service is of no charge to you.

Last but not least, it is a good idea to pick up some over-the-counter medications for fever, motion sickness, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.

Tylenol 24’s $3.49 member price at Custom Care Pharmacy

Gravol 10’s $2.39 member price at Custom Care Pharmacy

 

 

Pepto Bismol 115ml $2.89 member price at Custom Care Pharmacy

                                                   Pepto Bismol 24’s $4.09 member price at Custom Care Pharmacy

Imodium 6’s $5.19 member price at Custom Care Pharmacy

Did you know that Custom Care Pharmacy now has over 2000 members?  This means more than 2000 people are taking advantage of our members’ wholesale prices for non-prescription products.  Have you joined yet?