Author: Centrum Pharmacy

Centrum Pharmacy is encouraged by the Ontario government’s recent announcement to ban closed Preferred Pharmacy Networks (PPNs) — a long-overdue step toward restoring fairness, access, and choice in pharmacy care.

As part of its fall economic statement, the Minister of Finance announced that the government will introduce legislation to end exclusive deals between insurers and certain pharmacy chains that limit where patients can fill their prescriptions — especially for high-cost specialty medications.

Community pharmacy in Ontario is at a crossroads. For many pharmacy owners, the label “independent pharmacist” has become a misnomer: they carry the risks of the business—rent, staffing, regulatory compliance—but with little power over the professional-service fees or business model driving sustainability. Many pharmacists in Ontario effectively operate as “dependent contractors”, underscoring a systemic problem. (“They bear all the risks … but are denied the fundamental right to set or negotiate the prices for their own professional services and fees.”). The community pharmacy landscape in Ontario is facing a structural crisis. What many would consider “independent pharmacies” are increasingly operating under the economics of a dependent contractor model and are dominated by a few large payers and chains.

Halloween is a time of fun costumes, spooky decorations, and of course, lots of candy! But with all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook some health and safety tips that can help make this Halloween enjoyable and safe for the whole family. At Centrum Pharmacy, we’re here to share a few helpful tips to ensure a Halloween that’s memorable for all the right reasons. (more…)

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed two additional measles infections in Ottawa residents — bringing the total to 12 cases in 2025. These new cases are linked to previously reported infections.

While the risk to the general population remains low, OPH is releasing these details to reach individuals who may have been exposed but cannot be contacted directly.

As specialists in diabetes care and medication management, pharmacists at Centrum Pharmacy are often asked about the safety profile of glucagon‑like peptide‑1 (GLP‑1) receptor agonists—particularly concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. A new population‑based cohort study brings reassuring news: long‑term use of GLP‑1 receptor agonists does not appear to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Centrum Pharmacy has long been at the forefront of bringing physicians to Orleans, Ontario, ensuring that local patients have timely access to primary care. Now, recent developments suggest that provincial efforts are finally starting to make a measurable difference.

At Centrum Pharmacy, we’ve proudly served the Orleans community for over two decades—providing safe, expert, and personalized healthcare for your family. As a locally owned, independent Canadian pharmacy, your safety is our top priority.

But now more than ever, we’re warning our patients: be cautious when buying health products online.

We’ve all heard the golden rule: 10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away. But a new global study, published in The Lancet Public Health, is challenging that long-standing belief—offering more realistic, science-backed insights that could transform how Canadians think about daily movement.