Ask the Pharmacist

Q. I have a lot of vaginal pain and I was told it could be vulvodynia. Can you explain what that is and what...

Ask the Pharmacist – Frostbite symptoms

Q. I was outside for longer than expected in the cold weather and am concerned about frostbite. What can you tell me about it? A....

Ask the Pharmacist – New Year Resolutions

Q. With a new year upon us, can you give some tips on being successful with our resolution? Can you also comment on what...

Ask the Pharmacist: Pregnancy preventions

Q. Is there anything new for women to take to prevent pregnancy? Can you compare them to the many options that have been available...

Ask the Pharmacist: Fall Vaccines

Q. Do you have an update on who should be getting the flu, covid and RSV vaccine this fall? A. That is a very timely...

Ask the Pharmacist – Creatine

Q.  I have been hearing that more people are taking creatine supplements lately.  I thought creatine was only for body builders to improve their strength.  Are there...

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...

Ask the Pharmacist – measles

Q. I am hearing much about measles recently. What exactly is measles and should I be concerned? A. Just as we have passed the peak...

Ask the Pharmacist – Rare Disease Day

Q. I heard someone mention that February 29th referred to as Rare Disease Day. Can you explain what constitutes a rare disease and what...

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....