Safety of Taking Tylenol While Pregnant
Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but it can also bring discomfort, aches, and pains as your body changes and your baby grows. Many expectant mothers experience common issues like back pain, headaches, or...
Canada’s Plan to Optimize Prescription Drug Use
Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) has introduced a comprehensive five-year plan, A Prescription for Action: A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Advancing the Appropriate Use of Prescription Medications, aimed at enhancing the safe and effective use of prescription...
Choosing Generic Over Brand Name Medications
When you receive a prescription from your doctor, you may expect a specific brand-name drug, only to find a different name on the medication bottle at the pharmacy. Your pharmacist might explain that your insurance...
Health Canada Approves Ozempic for Kidney Health
Health Canada has recently authorized Ozempic to help lower the risk of worsening kidney function in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, marking a significant advancement in managing this chronic condition.
Why Busy People Are Turning to Online Pharmacies
In an era dominated by digital convenience and fast-paced lifestyles, the choice between traditional walk-in pharmacies and their online counterparts has never been clearer. With advancements in technology, e-commerce, and logistics, online pharmacies have emerged...
Novo Nordisk Lawsuits Target Semaglutide Copies
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has intensified its legal battle against the sale of unapproved versions of semaglutide, the key ingredient in its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs
Avoid These Mistakes While Taking a Decongestant
A stuffy nose from a cold, flu, or allergies can be bothersome, but over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), phenylephrine (Sudafed PE, Neo-Synephrine), and oxymetazoline (Afrin) offer quick relief. However, improper use can lead to...
Guide to Store Your Medication Safely
Proper medication storage is crucial to ensure your prescriptions remain safe and effective. Incorrect storage conditions, like extreme heat or cold, can alter a medication’s potency or even make it harmful. Whether you’re at home,...
Springing Into Allergy Season
As the days grow warmer and flowers bloom, many people welcome the arrival of spring. However, for millions, this season also brings the unwelcome return of allergies. Seasonal allergies, often called hay fever or allergic...
Canadian Pharma Faces Uncertainty with US Tariffs
The recent announcement by President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of a 25% tariff on all imported goods, including pharmaceuticals, has raised significant concerns within the Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.