Ask the Pharmacist

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - February 17, 2023

Q) I have tried all kinds of prescription drugs and none of them seem to help me. I’m thinking of trying CBD, but I...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - February 9, 2023

Q. I heard there are new alcohol guidelines that were released last month. Can you enlighten as to the details? A. The Canadian Centre on...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - January 26, 2023

Q. What methods can you suggest to help me quit smoking? A. As we discussed last week, tobacco dependence is a real thing and the...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - January 18, 2023

Q. Now that we are in the midst of a new year, I thought I would try to take better care of myself and...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - January 10, 2023

Q. My spouse was just diagnosed with a terminal illness. Some people continually ask how I am doing. Shouldn’t they be more concerned about...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - January 3, 2023

Q. I have made New Year’s resolutions in the past and have failed at most. Do you have any tips to help me succeed...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - December 15, 2022

Q) I heard that pharmacists are now allowed to prescribe that antiviral medication for people at risk if they catch COVID. Is this true,...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - December 12, 2022

Q. You mentioned in previous columns that pharmacists will be able to prescribe for impetigo and other minor ailments in the new year. What...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - November 25, 2022

Q. What is this RSV virus I keep hearing about and should I be concerned? A. By now, most of us are tired of hearing...

Ask the Pharmacist Ron and Marla Chapleau - November 4, 2022

Q) I heard there were two studies recently released regarding the effects of long COVID in Canada. What were the findings? A) Second only to...