Knowledge is the best medicine

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“Knowledge is the best medicine” (KiBM) is a program that helps you take control of your health and work with your prescriber and the rest of your healthcare team to manage your medicines safely and appropriately. This program is supported by leading health organizations in Canada who believe that an educated patient is a healthier patient.

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Medicines can improve your health and quality of life. However, when medicines are overused, underused or misused they can cause risk to your health.

Did you know? The World Health Organization estimates that 50 % of people do not take their medicines correctly.

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Who are the members of your healthcare team?

You! As well as, doctors, pharmacists, nurses and anyone else who is involved in your healthcare whether they are regulated healthcare professionals and other providers or family and friends.

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Most Canadians have at least one risk factor for chronic disease that is within their power to change. Making healthy choices will not only reduce your risk of disease, it will also make you feel better. Here are some resources to help you better manage your health.

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KiBM has ended distribution of the printed medication record book, as of June 1, 2015.

You are encouraged to download and print the booklet for your own personal use by clicking on the "Create Your Own Record" tab also located above.

Print-ready booklet files are available for you to print in the quantity and location of your choice.

Download the print-at-home version of the medication record.

Download the printer version of the paper booklet for professional print runs.