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Blister packs and compliance packaging in Oshawa
Weekly blister packs sort your medications by day and time of day, so it is easier to see what to take and when. Packs are prepared by our pharmacy team and picked up in store.
Blister and compliance packs
How blister packaging works
A blister pack, sometimes called compliance or adherence packaging, is a sealed card with a small bubble for each time of day across the week. Each bubble holds the tablets or capsules due at that time. Instead of opening several bottles, you or your caregiver open one bubble at a time. It is a simple way to see at a glance whether a dose has been taken.
At Eastview Pharmacy we prepare weekly packs for people managing several medications, including caregivers looking after parents or family members. The packs are labelled with your name, the medications inside and the time of day, and are ready for pickup at the pharmacy. When a prescription changes, we update the packs to match.
Who uses blister packs
People taking several medications
Packs help organize multiple daily doses into one simple card.
Caregivers
If you look after a parent or relative, packs make it easier to keep track of their week.
Busy routines
Shift work, travel between homes or simply a full schedule can make bottles harder to manage.
Getting started
Here is what to expect at I.D.A. Eastview Pharmacy, step by step.
Call the pharmacy
Call (905) 725-3594 and tell us you are interested in blister packs. We will explain how it works and what we need from you.
Review your medications
The pharmacist reviews your current list. A MedsCheck is a good place to start if you take many medications.
We prepare the packs
Our team fills, seals and labels each weekly pack, and the pharmacist checks it.
Pick up in store
Pick up your packs at the pharmacy. We keep them in step with any prescription changes.
What to bring to start
- Your current prescriptions or prescription bottles
- A list of over-the-counter products and supplements
- Your Ontario health card and drug plan card
- Contact details for the caregiver who helps you, if any
- Your preferred times for morning, noon, evening and bedtime doses
Not every medication can go into a blister pack. Liquids, inhalers, some tablets that must stay in the original bottle and medications taken only as needed are usually kept separate. The pharmacist will explain what applies to you.
Visit the pharmacy
I.D.A. Eastview Pharmacy
573 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1G3
(905) 725-3594
- Monday
- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Tips for using packs at home
Keep the pack somewhere you will see it at the same time each day, out of reach of children and away from heat and moisture. If you miss a dose, do not double up on the next one; call the pharmacy and ask what to do. If your doctor changes a medication between pickups, let us know right away so we can adjust the packs.
Blister packaging pairs well with a MedsCheck medication review, which gives you an updated list of everything you take. For questions about packs, call (905) 725-3594.
Talk to a pharmacist
Questions about blister and compliance packs? Call or visit us at 573 King St E, Oshawa. Mon to Thu 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sun closed.
Questions
Blister and compliance packs: common questions
Still have a question? Call (905) 725-3594 or see all pharmacy questions and answers.
What is a blister pack?
A blister pack is a sealed card with a bubble for each time of day across the week. Each bubble holds the medications due at that time.
Can a caregiver pick up the packs?
Yes. Let us know who will be picking up so we can note it on your file.
What happens if my prescription changes?
Call the pharmacy as soon as your prescriber makes a change. We update the packs to match the new prescription.
Can every medication go in a blister pack?
No. Liquids, inhalers, some tablets that must stay in the original bottle and as-needed medications are usually kept separate. The pharmacist will explain.
Is there a cost for blister packaging?
Please call (905) 725-3594 and we will explain how blister packaging works for your prescriptions and plan.
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