The Ministry of Health has made a huge naloxone mis-step. But it’s not too late to fix it.

Attention all Ontarians:  Prepare for a spike in opioid poisoning deaths.  As a licensed pharmacist of 30 years practicing in Hamilton, I have watched the opioid crisis emerge and take the lives of friends and loved ones, including my...

Weight Loss Wars: The OzempicTM shortage and other curiosities.

In the wake of the unprecedented demand for the diabetes and weight loss medication semaglutide (approved in Canada as OzempicTM & RybelsusTM, and WegovyTM, respectively), there have been shortages in our country and around the world. In fact, Wegovy...

A Word on Ivermectin

Ivermectin for Covid. What should you know before making a decision? Our thoughts

Allergies are No One’s Favourite. Three Keys to End the Sneeze!

Tips to keep your allergies in check

Pharmacy “Dispensing” Fees

Understand what fees a pharmacist might charge and why.