Did I Take That Pill? Different Ways to Remember to Take Your Medications
In an already-busy world, remembering to take one’s medications can be extremely difficult. For some, a simple dosette or blister pack...
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Madeleine Rivard
- Apr 29
- 4 min
More is Not Always Better: Impacts of Polypharmacy in Older Adults
What do you think about when you hear the term “polypharmacy”? Multiple chronic diseases? A lot of pill bottles?...
Lauren Dayes
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Medications Associated with Male Fertility
Around 1 in 6 Canadian couples attempting to conceive experience infertility, with up to half of cases involving male infertility...
Carter VanIderstine
- Dec 10, 2022
- 3 min
What Do Medication Expiry Dates Mean?
Have you ever found an expired bottle of medication around the house and wondered if it is still safe to use? Keep reading to find out!
Carter VanIderstine
- Jul 2, 2022
- 4 min
Strategies for Reducing Sedative Hypnotic Drug Use for Insomnia
More than 50% of adult and elderly hospitalized patients report sleep problems. Hospital physicians are quick to prescribe...
Candice Lin
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is one of the most common drug ingredients in Canada. It can be found in more than 600 different...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 29, 2022
- 7 min
Behind the Scenes: Pharmacy Edition
After a patient sees their doctor, goes to a lab for tests, and maybe gets a referral or two, they head to the pharmacy as the last point...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
Compliance Packaging: An Easier Way to Manage Your Meds
A drug can only work if it is taken correctly. Many patients face challenges when it comes to taking their medications properly for...
Stephanie Lau
- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
Patient and Medication Safety in the Pharmacy
How can we analyze our mistakes and prevent them from happening again? Have you ever made typos during order entry that weren’t caught?...
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