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06/21/2025

🧡 Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. It’s a time to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity.

As we honour Indigenous knowledge and healing traditions, let’s also recognize the importance of safe medication practices in all communities. Respecting traditional medicines and ensuring culturally safe healthcare means:

💊 Using medications as prescribed
🌿 Respecting traditional healing practices
🤝 Asking questions and advocating for informed choices
🧠 Being mindful of interactions between traditional and Western medicines

Together, we can support wellness through understanding, respect, and safe practices.

06/03/2025

Today is "What Matters to You?" day! Ask questions and make decisions about your medications with your health care providers. Thank you, Health Quality BC for creating these resources!

05/27/2025

Are you starting to get your child ready for summer camp? If your child takes medication, read this newsletter to learn tips to keep them safe while they are away from home.

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05/23/2025

🎉We’re proud to support Melissa as she shares powerful insights on the importance of engaging people with lived experience in research, safety, and improvement initiatives at in Utrecht.

Her voice—and Andrew’s story—continue to inspire meaningful change in how we approach medication safety.

Thank you, Melissa, for your dedication and leadership. 💙

05/23/2025

NEWSLETTER: Not Too Fast, Not Too Slow: What You Need to Know about Elastomeric Pumps

🔎 ISMP Canada has received reports describing people using elastomeric pumps at home whose medication was delivered either too quickly or too slowly.

👉 Learn how to use these pumps safely and what to watch for.

Check out helpful tips for patients and caregivers here: https://safemedicationuse.ca/newsletter/elastomeric-pumps.html

05/05/2025

RECALL: JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain 150 mg capsules

What to do:
Check your medication bottle or package. If your prescription is for 50 mg capsules and the bottle contains any 150 mg capsules, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy immediately.

If you are unable to return your capsules to the pharmacy right away, talk to your pharmacist or doctor for further guidance. If you are experiencing symptoms of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention. Do not stop taking your pregabalin medication.

Learn more:

Check your medication bottle or package. If your prescription is for 50 mg capsules and the bottle contains any 150 mg capsules, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy immediately. If you are unable to return your capsules to the pharmacy right away, talk to your pharmacist or doctor for f...

04/29/2025

non-medicinal ingredients in medications can change often? If you have food allergies, double-check the ingredients of your medications with your pharmacist to stay safe!

Learn more about why your food allergies could affect your

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04/09/2025

Are you taking methadone? Stay safe with these tips!

Methadone is an important medication for opioid use disorder and severe pain, but mistakes can be dangerous.

Here’s how to protect yourself and others:
✅ Check the label – Make sure your name and dose are correct.
✅ Check the taste – A change in taste could mean a medication error.
✅ Store safely – Keep methadone locked up & rinse used containers.
✅ Share your care plan – Educate a trusted friend or family member.
✅ Be Naloxone Ready – Carry a naloxone kit & show others how to use it.
Taking these steps can help prevent harm. Stay informed, stay safe!

📌 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GfQwhN

03/27/2025

⚠️RECALL: Health Canada issues a recall for Mint-Rosuvastatin Tablet products.

Concern: Product quality
What to do: Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

🔎Learn more about what you can do: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mint-rosuvastatin-tablet-products-recall-out-specification-impurity

ISMP Canada

03/27/2025

Mederror received a report from a parent who was asked to buy an iron supplement for their child. They picked a multivitamin product that had the word “iron” in the brand name. ⚠️ It did not contain any iron. Getting the right iron product and dose can be confusing. ❓Ask a pharmacist for help.

Share your medication concerns or errors with www.mederror.ca

03/19/2025

Medications are the leading cause of poisoning in Canada. Prescription and over-the-counter medications and natural health products can cause poisoning if taken by mistake or used incorrectly. parachute.ca/poisonpreventionweek

03/19/2025

ALERT: Health Canada | Santé Canada Warning: continuous glucose monitor safety alerts on smart devices, such as smartphones or smartwatches, may not work as expected

Report issues with your continuous glucose monitor and learn what you can do: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/warning-continuous-glucose-monitor-safety-alerts-smart-devices-such-smartphones-or