Saturday, May 9 is National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day and London Drugs encourages Western Canadians to drop off their unused and expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications at their local London Drugs pharmacy on this day, and every day.London Drugs pharmacists have long recognized the importance of properly disposing of medications, needles and other medicine-related supplies. There are programs in place at London Drugs to cut down on environmental waste through the safe recycling of medication-related materials:
Be water safe: Water treatment options for international travel
It’s every traveller’s fear: Being on your dream vacation but unable to enjoy it because you’re stuck in the bathroom with a bad case of traveller’s diarrhea.
Most cases of traveller’s diarrhea can be traced back to drinking contaminated water. Hygiene standards vary across the world and, when you’re travelling, sometimes there’s just no way to know if the water is safe.
Sticking to bottled water is one option, but it might be hard to find in every location and it’s not the most environmentally-conscious option. Boiling water is another alternative, but it won’t remove all contaminants, and continuously having to create water-boiling stations can be inconvenient. That’s why travellers, especially those venturing to developing countries, need to think about their water purification needs.
Medicine Never Tasted So Good!
Kids often think medicine comes in two flavours—gross and *blecch*. It makes medicine time a struggle for moms. But there’s a solution!
FLAVORx has created custom-flavoured medicine! For a small fee, our London Drugs pharmacists can flavour your children’s medicine. That means less fighting, less spitting out and less stress (for mom).
The best part is your kids can choose! Go here and see how Fred the Flavorbot helps you choose flavour selections for over 200 medicines.
To get more information on flavour your children’s medicine, talk to your local London Drugs pharmacist—visit our website for locations.
March is Pharmacist Awareness Month
Pharmacists are taking on expanded roles and are increasingly being recognized as the medication management experts of the health care team. Here is chart from the Canadian Pharmacists Association showing what pharmacists are doing in each province.
Pharmacists are the most accessible health care providers for Canadians, yet many still unaware of the breadth of health services they now provide.
Pharmacist Awareness Month aims to help improve the public’s understanding of the increasing role pharmacists play in the provision of health care services and the tangible benefits they bring as health care providers for Canadians.
For many years, Pharmacists have been taking on expanded roles in the Canadian health care system. Today’s pharmacist is highly respected as the medication management expert of the health care team. They collaborate with patients, their families and other health care providers to deliver a range of innovative services, including medication reviews, chronic disease management, immunization services and wellness programs.
How happy are YOUR feet? (Bunions, Calluses, Corns)
It’s time to squeeze your tender tootsies into boots again…and for bunions, corns and calluses to make their annual appearance…
After a summer of foot-freedom, it’s time for socks, shoes and boots. That often means footwear that’s tight or rigid enough to cause pressure and friction, or even alter the way your bones are positioned within the framework of your feet. Let’s take a look at the three most common foot complaints and what can be done to prevent or alleviate them. READ MORE
Acne – Controlling breakouts
Affecting as many as fve million Canadians, more people see a doctor for acne than any other skin condition. While it is true that teenagers are the age group most affected by the condition, people of all ages experience acne. In fact, roughly 85 per cent of the population will suffer from acne breakouts at some point in their lives.
At this time of year, though, teenagers are the most likely group to be thinking about acne. The stress associated with the new school year, making new friends, and so on can play havoc with the skin, causing breakouts when they are least wanted. Here, we share some tips on controlling acne breakouts. READ MORE
Quit Smoking: London Drugs Pharmacists can help
It is estimated that a smoker will try to quit several times before finally stopping the habit of smoking, and the most successful quitters are people who have tried to quit several times. The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to eventually succeed.
What happens once I do quit?
When you do quit smoking your body will experience a decrease in your blood pressure and heart rate, within eight hours levels of oxygen increase to normal in the body, after one day the risk of heart attack decreases and within a few weeks fatigue levels will decrease as will extreme shortness of breath while exercising.
Other benefits of smoking include having younger-looking skin, the return of taste and smell, and better breath.
What steps are recommended when quitting?
Writing down a specific action plan, determining the benefits of quitting, recognizing situations where one is inclined to smoke, determining an appropriate smoking cessation aid, and creating a list of activities that will replace smoking are all tools to help quit. And a London Drugs Pharmacist can help you create and utilize these tools.
Other strategies for successful quitting include support groups and counseling.
Contact your local pharmacy to book an appointment with a London Drugs Pharmacist to learn about all the options to help quit smoking.
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