This time of year we start having more people coming to ask about Dukoral, its effectiveness and if it’s worth the cost. Dukoral is a schedule 2 vaccine which means that you don’t need a prescription to buy it, but sometimes that is best because some insurance plans will cover Read more…
Have you ever thought about how your medications can contribute to climate change? In this post we are going to focus on how one class of medications that release greenhouse gasses and how we can decrease their impact on our environment. We will explore how one common inhaler can have Read more…
Many of you will have known someone who has had shingles (or have had it yourself). You probably already know about the pain which can severely affect someones life. Hopefully this will give you some insight into the vaccines available on the market, and help you make a decision on Read more…
We have been getting a lot of questions about the flu shot this year in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We compiled some of your great questions and wanted to share them with everyone. Enjoy! Q: I’m on the fence about getting the flu shot. Should I really get Read more…
What is PrEP, should I take PrEP, is PrEP dangerous? What is PrEP PrEP is a medication that is taken daily to prevent HIV. The acronym PrEP comes from Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This means that people using this medication don’t have HIV and are using this medication to decrease their risk. Read more…
What is an INR test? INR stands for International Normalized Ratio. It’s a blood test that measures the time it takes for your blood to clot. Who needs the test done? This test is required if you are taking warfarin (or Coumadin) which helps your health care team monitor the Read more…
The opioid crisis is a huge issue, and something we hear a lot about in the news. In Waterloo Region there have been 617 overdose related calls in 2019 alone. Opioid addiction also does not just affect the homeless or those on the streets. These are some of the questions Read more…
You may have read about pharmacies and other companies who offer pharmacogenetic testing to determine which medications will work best for you. So what does this mean and does it really work? The first step is to understand what happens when we take medications. What happens when we take medications? Read more…
Medications can sometimes cause negative experiences for some people. But how do you know if these reactions are an allergy or an intolerance to a medication? Knowing the difference is very important for a few reasons. First it helps your health care professional manage the reaction appropriately. Secondly, if it Read more…
Drug Coverage in Ontario With the recent announcement from the conservative government that they will be changing the coverage for children and young adults under the age of 25 we thought it was a good time to do a blog on drug costs in Ontario. First of all lets review Read more…