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𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆? 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💊

Ontario recognizes the valuable role the 5,000+ pharmacies across the province play in keeping us healthy.

Since January 1, 2023, pharmacists have provided over 2.2 million assessments for minor ailments, such as:

✅ rashes
✅ pink eye
✅ insect bites
✅ acne
✅ canker sores
✅ urinary tract infections

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Happy International Women’s Day 💐 Today we celebrate the strength, care, and resilience of women everywhere - moms, mother figures, daughters, friends, caregivers and more. Thank you for all that you do for society, every day.

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month and the College thanks all pharmacy professionals for their dedication to improving the health of patients and their ongoing commitment to providing safe, effective and high-quality care.

Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month!

Many patients, clients and friends always asking about Ozempic and similar products. Here are some discussion about Ozempic.

Advantages (Why People Are Interested)

1. Helps with Blood Sugar Control
• Ozempic (semaglutide) is approved for type 2 diabetes.
• It helps lower blood glucose by stimulating insulin release and slowing gastric emptying.
• Many people with diabetes see improvements in A1C levels.

2. Supports Weight Loss
• Some users lose weight while taking it.
• It reduces appetite and helps people eat less.
• Because of this effect, related drugs are sometimes prescribed specifically for weight management.

3. Reduced Risk of Some Complications
• For people with diabetes, better glucose control can lower the risk of nerve, kidney, and eye complications over time.

4. Convenient Dosing
• The medication is typically given as a once-weekly injection.

🔴 Disadvantages & Concerns

1. Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
• It’s a prescription medicine — it must be medically appropriate.
• Not everyone will benefit the same way.
• It isn’t a substitute for healthy eating or physical activity.

2. Cost Issues
• These medications can be expensive, especially without good insurance coverage.
• Some people struggle with ongoing cost if they need long-term use.
• Prices vary by region, pharmacy, and insurance plan.

3. Side Effects

Some common ones include:
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Stomach pain
• Headache

Less common but important to know:
• Possible risk of gallbladder issues
• Rare risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
• Changes in appetite or eating patterns

Most side effects are mild to moderate and often improve over time, but serious issues need medical attention.

🧠 Important Notes
• Ozempic and similar drugs (like Wegovy, Rybelsus, etc.) should only be used under medical supervision.
• Weight changes can vary — not guaranteed.
• Stopping the medication often leads weight to return if lifestyle changes aren’t maintained.
• Teens and young adults should not use it without a doctor’s guidance.

Proper medication disposal keeps our community safe 💊

Return unused or expired medications to Guardian for safe disposal—never toss them in the trash or down the sink.