Health Topics

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Learn the latest Canadian statistics, how to recognize and respond to an overdose, how naloxone saves lives, and how pharmacists, doctors, families and friends can help.

Criteria In BC, TB skin testing is free for the following clients who have a public health and/or medical reason for testing:  – People who are symptomatic and their medical […]

Overview Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement and a prescription medication. Because vitamin B12 […]

A practical Canadian guide to adult ADHD medication options, monitoring, common side effects, safe use and questions to discuss with a prescriber or pharmacist.

Trulicity (dulaglutide) and Ozempic (semaglutide) are both medications used to treat type 2 diabetes, and they belong to the same class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 […]

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Testosterone Replacement Therapy is prescribed when lab results indicate that a patient’s testosterone is too low. In many cases, low testosterone may be causing a lower sex […]

Mental Health Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have […]

Mental Health Act British Columbia’s Mental Health Act allows us to admit and treat people with serious mental health issues who are a risk to themselves and/or others. People who […]

Mounjaro 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg (0.5mL) Indication: Mounjaro is indicated for once-weekly administration as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control for the treatment of […]