Ask the Pharmacist – Cannabis health benefits

Q. What are some of the health benefits of cannabis and how should I go about getting started to avoid an overdose? A. Last week,...

Ask the Pharmacist – new vaccine

Q. I received an email suggesting that I contact my pharmacy regarding the latest Covid-19 vaccine. Gordon Pharmasave was listed as a pharmacy that...

Ask the Pharmacist – Allergies

Q. With the trees budding and the spring flowers in full bloom, I think my allergies have returned with a vengeance. Can you review...

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....

Ask the Pharmacist – Impaction

Q. My son had diarrhea and vomiting and later was unable to urinate for more than 24 hours. I was worried he was very...

Ask the Pharmacist – Vitamins

Q. Can you review the various vitamins our body needs, the benefits they provide the body and the foods we can find them in? A....

Ask the Pharmacist – supplements

Q. After reading the column about the lack of proven benefits to taking a fish oil supplement, I wonder if you can let me...

Ask the Pharmacist – New Year resolutions

Q. I would like some tips to help me stay on track with some New Years Resolutions I have made. I know this topic...