With convenient south side location and ample parking space, MIRACARE Pharmacy is one of the well known pharmacies in Edmonton. We offer variety of pharmacy services and products. You may visit our services page for more information!
What do I need to bring with me to fill a prescription at the
pharmacy?
If this is your first time filling a prescription at our
pharmacy, we will need: Your name, address, phone number, and
birth date. If you have an Alberta Health card, we will need that
number and if you are a student and covered under the Student
Health Plan, we will also need your student ID number. If you have
any other coverage through work or your parents, we will need this
information.
Can I transfer my prescription from another pharmacy?
Yes, Just visit us at our pharmacy or phone us at
780-244-4221. We will need to know the name of the medication you
want filled, as well as the name of the pharmacy where you last
had the prescription filled, so we can contact the pharmacy.
Will Pharmacy ever contact my doctor?
Yes, we may need to contact your doctor to:
-Answer any
concerns or questions about the prescription written
-Discuss possible drug allergies or interactions with other
medications you are taking
-Consult with your doctor to find
out whether an alternative medication may be appropriate for you.
Is my health information kept confidential?
Yes, all personal health information is always kept secure
and confidential. If you would like to discuss sensitive health
concerns with one of our pharmacists in private, please request to
speak with us in our private counseling room, located in the
pharmacy.
Who is a "prescribing pharmacist"?
A
Prescribing Pharmacist is someone who has been granted privileges
by the Alberta College of Pharmacists to write prescriptions for
medications without you having to see a physician.
Is there any limitation on what type of medications a
Prescribing Pharmacist can prescribe?
A pharmacist may not prescribe Narcotics, Controlled Drugs
or Targeted Substances. A pharmacist also may not provide an
interim supply, extend a prescription, make a therapeutic
substitution or adapt a prescription where the original
prescription bears a specific indication otherwise.
Is there any limitation on whom a Prescribing Pharmacist can
not prescribe?
Yes, Prescribing Pharmacists:
Must not prescribe for
themselves
Must not prescribe for animals
Should not
prescribe for a family member or someone of a “close personal or
emotional relationship” unless there is no alternative.
Are you open on Sundays and Stat Holidays?
Yes,
we are open 7-days a week. On Sundays and Stat Holidays we open
from 10 to 3.
If you are planning to travel outside of the country, make sure to get professional advise to stay healthy!