Author: Neil Malhotra
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Should I take Dukoral before my trip?
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 it if you have a…
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Your Burning Questions About Shingles
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 what is best for you.…
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Opioid Crisis
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 that we get asked about…
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Pharmacogenetic Testing
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? While some medicines are in…
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Drug Coverage In Ontario
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 the different drug plans which…
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Medication Storage Tips
Do you ever wonder about the storage labels that are on your prescription or medication bottles? Below we go through some of the more common storage conditions for medications. KEEP IN THE REFRIGERATOR Many medications have to be stored under certain conditions to ensure that you get the correct dose when you use them. Storing…
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Bone Up On Treating Osteoporosis
November is Osteoporosis Month! We’ve put together some information to let you know what osteoporosis is and what you can do to treat, or prevent it. The goal of osteoporosis month is to raise awareness so that people can try to prevent problems before they arise. What is it? Osteoporosis is a condition which causes…