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Q) I heard that there is a brand new form of birth control that is incredibly effective. What can you tell me about it? A)...

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Q) I hear there is a new drug that could help me better control my irritable bowel syndrome. What can you tell me about...

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Q. I am hearing some chatter about flu shots already. Since there were minimal cases of influenza last year, is there any need for...

Ask the Pharmacist: The value of ASA

Q. I am considering taking a low-dose ASA since an old saying I recall from decades ago said “an Aspirin a day keeps the...

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Q. I repeatedly seem to be experiencing vaginal yeast infections. What can I do about it? A. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the medical term for...

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Q. I heard that cannabis edibles are now legal. Can you tell me more about them? A. Though dried cannabis became legal in Canada on...

Ask the Pharmacist – Importance of fibre

Q. Last week you mentioned that one of the ways to help prevent constipation is to have a lot of fibre in the diet....

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Q) My new mental health medication is really helping me so I want to stay on it, but I hate the weight I’ve put...

Ask the Pharmacist – Allergies

Q. With the trees budding and the spring flowers in full bloom, I think my allergies have returned with a vengeance. Can you review...

Ask the Pharmacist: Gut Health

Q. Everyone seems to be talking about “gut health” these days . What does that mean, and how can we improve it? A. “Gut health”...