Speak to your Centrum Pharmacist about which iron supplement is right for you—and safe with your current medications.
(more…)Do Kids Really Need Vitamin Supplements?
As parents, the desire to ensure our children are receiving every essential nutrient is strong. The health aisle of any supermarket capitalizes on this concern, with shelves full of appealingly packaged supplements promising to boost immunity and promote growth. At Centrum Pharmacy, we understand the appeal (especially for parents of fussy eaters), but our commitment to Complete, Comprehensive, Caring, and Connected Care (the 4 C’s) requires us to provide evidence-based guidance: for most healthy children, supplements are unnecessary and may carry risks.
(more…)Navigating Nicotine Pouches: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Evidence, Risks, and Quitting Strategies
Nicotine pouches have sparked significant conversation among patients, healthcare providers, and health regulators across Canada. To help our community make informed choices, the team at Centrum Pharmacy has summarized the latest clinical evidence, safety considerations, and regulatory context surrounding these products.
(more…)Stress and Diabetes: Why Blood Sugar Is Affected by More Than Diet and Medication
At Centrum Pharmacy, our pharmacists have long emphasized that diabetes management cannot be understood through glucose readings alone. Blood sugar control is influenced by the entire physiological and psychosocial picture—including stress, sleep, lifestyle, and medication adherence.
(more…)Why Benzodiazepines Should Be Discontinued in Seniors: They Disrupt Sleep and Harm Cognitive Health
Many seniors in our practice at Centrum Pharmacy have relied on medications like Ativan, Valium, or Xanax for years to help them sleep. These drugs, known as benzodiazepines, can provide short-term relief. But in older adults, they often do more harm than good, especially when used long-term.
(more…)Management of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are among the most common chronic scalp conditions seen in community pharmacy practice. Both are associated with itching, flaking, and inflammation that can cause embarrassment, discomfort, and significant impact on quality of life. While dandruff represents the milder, non-inflammatory form of the disorder, seborrheic dermatitis is a more severe, relapsing condition marked by visible redness, scaling, and irritation of the scalp and other oil-producing areas of the body.
(more…)Vitamin B12: Why Consistency Matters, and When to Take It
When it comes to essential nutrients, vitamin B12 doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it should. This water-soluble vitamin, also called cobalamin, plays a key role in forming red blood cells, supporting your nervous system, powering cellular metabolism, and even helping with DNA production.
(more…)Celebrating Pharmacy Technician Day: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician Day is a special occasion to recognize the vital role pharmacy technicians play in our healthcare system. These dedicated professionals work behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive the medications and care they need in a safe and timely manner. Whether it’s managing medication inventory, preparing prescriptions, or assisting pharmacists with clinical tasks, pharmacy technicians are essential to the smooth operation of pharmacies and the broader healthcare industry.
(more…)How (and Why) to Teach Kids to Swallow Pills
At Centrum Pharmacy, we often meet parents who are surprised to learn that children as young as four years old can be taught to swallow pills. While this may sound early, research shows that pill swallowing is not only a valuable life skill but also has clear health, environmental, and practical benefits.
(more…)Persons Day and Women’s History Month: Honouring the Women Who Changed Canada
On October 18, 1929, women in Canada were recognized as persons under the law.
This Persons Day, and throughout Women’s History Month in October, Centrum Pharmacy honours the women who made that decision possible.
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