In this episode of Black Press Media's Health & Wellness TV, host Britta Bisig is joined by Kerry Yan, a registered pharmacist with London Drugs, to chat about Pharmacist Awareness Month. Recognizing the many contributions pharmacists make to the health care system, "the month is meant to highlight the role we play in giving advice and educating Canadians about their health," Yan explains. And that role has changed significantly over the years. Until about a decade ago, pharmacists were primarily involved with dispensing medications. "Today, we're still medications experts, but our scope of practice has expanded dramatically," Yan says. "We're doing more and more for our patients - things that go way beyond the pharmacist's traditional role, like renewing or extending certain prescriptions and administering injections and vaccinations, including flu shots and travel vaccines." Your London Drugs pharmacist can also help you manage chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension AND they can help you quit smoking! Wondering how your pharmacist can contribute to your health? Visit your local London Drugs to find out!