Here’s how to lose weight the right way on GLP-1 medications and why your pharmacist is a key partner in your journey.
(more…)IV Therapy Clinics Are Booming — What Patients Should Know and Why Trust Matters
Intravenous (IV) therapy clinics are becoming increasingly popular across Canada and the U.S., offering hydration and wellness infusions marketed for energy boosts, immune support, post-workout recovery, and more. But with flashy ads and mixed messaging, patients are left wondering: Is this effective, or just expensive hype?
(more…)Generic vs. Brand Name Medications: What’s Actually Different?
If you have ever picked up a prescription and been handed something with a different name than what your doctor wrote, you have encountered generic medication substitution. For many patients, it raises a reasonable question: is this actually the same thing?
(more…)Celebrating Father’s Day: Honoring Our Everyday Heroes
Father’s Day is a special time to appreciate the incredible men in our lives. Whether they’re our fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or father figures, these amazing individuals deserve our gratitude for their love, support, and guidance. At Centrum Pharmacy, we understand the importance of family and the role fathers play, and we’re here to help you make this Father’s Day special.
(more…)The Tick That Makes You Allergic to Red Meat: Alpha-Gal Syndrome in Canada
There is a tick that can make you permanently allergic to red meat. It sounds unusual enough that many people assume it’s an exaggeration. It isn’t.
(more…)Safeguarding Your Health This Spring: Tick Bites, Lyme Disease Prophylaxis
With the arrival of warmer spring weather, outdoor activities in our community are back in full swing. However, rising temperatures also mark the beginning of peak tick and mosquito activity. In Ontario, this brings an increased risk of vector-borne illnesses, most notably Lyme disease.
(more…)Generic Semaglutide Is Now Available in Canada — Here’s What You Need to Know
For years, the cost of Ozempic (semaglutide) has been a barrier for many Canadians managing type 2 diabetes. At $250 to $310 per month, the brand-name medication — despite its clinical effectiveness — was simply out of reach for patients without comprehensive drug coverage. That changed in the spring of 2026.
(more…)Canada’s Insulin Crisis: Why Drug Security Must Become a National Health Priority
Canada is the birthplace of insulin — one of the most important medical discoveries in human history. Yet despite this extraordinary legacy, Canada now relies entirely on foreign manufacturers for insulin production. Not a single vial of insulin is currently manufactured domestically.
(more…)Centrum Pharmacy – Free CBD Counselling Referral Service (Clinic Network)
At Centrum Pharmacy, we recognize that many patients are exploring cannabidiol (CBD) and medical cannabis as part of their health journey, particularly for symptoms such as chronic pain, anxiety-related conditions, sleep disturbance, and other complex therapeutic needs. However, these products are not universally appropriate, and safe, evidence-informed guidance is essential.
(more…)Three Everyday Drugs Could Be Repurposed to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most devastating conditions affecting older adults, with no current cure. However, new research is highlighting an exciting avenue: repurposing existing medicines to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s.
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