A recent commentary by Dr. Sohail Gandhi, former president of the Ontario Medical Association, asked an important question:
“Which pharmacy should you use?”
His answer was clear: patients deserve better than rushed, corporate-driven care.
At Centrum Pharmacy, we couldn’t agree more.
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Walk down the hair care aisle in any pharmacy or grocery store and you will see everything from $8 shampoos to luxury bottles costing $40 or more. With sleek packaging, celebrity endorsements, and promises of healthier, shinier hair, many people wonder: Are expensive shampoos actually better?
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Canada is facing a family doctor shortage like never before. Over 6.5 million Canadians do not have access to a family doctor, and wait times for primary care continue to grow. Policymakers agree on one thing: not every health concern needs to be seen by a physician.
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Health Canada has expanded the approved use of Ozempic (semaglutide injection) to help reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in adults living with type 2 diabetes.
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Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women — and to acknowledge areas where women’s health continues to be under-recognized, underdiagnosed, or harder to access.
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World Obesity Day is a global opportunity to move beyond outdated narratives about weight and instead focus on obesity as a complex, chronic medical condition—one influenced by genetics, hormones, environment, medications, mental health, and access to care. Recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization, the day emphasizes evidence-based, compassionate approaches rather than blame or oversimplification.
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A new Canada-wide scientific assessment led by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has delivered a powerful and unexpected message: when all harms are considered together, alcohol causes more overall damage to Canadians than any other drug, including tobacco, opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis.
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Many medications are prescribed for daytime use — which creates challenges during fasting hours.
Common risk categories include:
Centrum Pharmacy provides structured Ramadan medication planning:
Never adjust prescription medication timing without consulting with a professional.
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Endometriosis affects approximately 1 million Canadians, yet remains one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated conditions in women’s health. This March, for Endometriosis Awareness Month, Centrum Pharmacy wants to shine a light on something that often goes overlooked: the critical role your pharmacist plays in the ongoing management of this complex, chronic condition.
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Montreal Public Health has issued an urgent warning regarding the circulation of pink tablets resembling PEZ candy that contain etizolam, a potent sedative not approved for sale in Canada.
These tablets are particularly concerning because:
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