Paisley Pharmacy

10/09/2025

09/23/2025

We all know not to take medical advice from quacks on TV. We all know not to believe everything we read on the internet. We have pharmacists, doctors, and nurses who spend years researching and studying so that you CAN take medical advice from them and have confidence in their recommendations.

Acetaminophen is the drug of choice for treating pain and fever in pregnancy and is SAFE for use in pregnancy. There is NO link between autism and the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy.

Have questions about Tylenol (acetaminophen) or any other medication? Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Have questions about drugs that are safe during pregnancy? Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Have questions about autism? Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

On a personal note, please remember that we are your pharmacists but we are also your neighbours. We very genuinely want the best for you and want you to be healthy and comfortable. We would never recommend something for you or your family that we weren't confident in. Please be safe.
~ Emma, Dominic, Mary Ellen.

09/11/2025

The last few weeks of summer the kids were itching to get back to school, and now that they're back in class they're just ...itching.

Time to start checking for headlice! Comb through your child's hair with a fine toothed comb, paying special attention behind the ears. The louse itself is a small light brown critter with 3 pairs of legs but they move fast! They leave little nits/eggs glued to the hair shaft about 1cm from the scalp. Once you see one they're pretty easy to recognize.

No lice found, but you know it's in your kid's classroom? Tie back long hair as much as possible, braids are great. Remind kids not to share headphones, hats, brushes, scrunchies etc and avoid head-to-head contact.

Found some? Effective treatments include Nix (insecticide) and NYDA (noninsecticidal). We generally tend to recommend the NYDA over the Nix as there's less risk of resistance, but there's pros and cons to each. $$COST$$: Nix and NYDA are covered by OHIP+ with a prescription! Call your doctor's office or ask for a prescription to have handy when you see your prescriber next.

After treatment, comb out the dead lice and try to get as many nits/eggs out as possible. No treatment will kill ALL the nits/eggs so they need to be retreated after 7-10 days. Wash anything that comes in contact with the hair (sheets, towels, hats, etc) but lice don't live long off of the scalp so you don't need to clean more than you usually do. Things that can't be washed (their favourite stuffy) can be stored in a plastic garbage bag for 2 weeks. You do NOT need to treat others in the household unless they also have evidence of lice.

What about tea tree oil or coconut oil? In ADDITION to a proven effective treatment (see above), sure. But these cannot be relied upon on their own.

Do you feel itchy now after reading all that? Me too! Creepy crawlies give us all the ick but let's remember that lice are NOT a sign of poor hygiene and they squirm their way into every household at one point or another - it is NOT a shameful thing, it's just another thing we all deal with in life. As if there isn't enough, these days!

07/30/2025

Shout out to Hair Garage by Mariah Needham for lending us your experts!

07/30/2025

Come splash with Saugie!

07/23/2025

Willing to bet I'm not the only one who hears Robin Williams' voice anytime I read "bee yourself!"

07/21/2025

No one's ever accused me of having skill or talent but that's never stopped me before! I took to our sidewalk today to show our community that everyone is loved and welcome!

I can't wait to see all the messages of kindness and joy around the community!

07/05/2025

Tues July 8th: CLOSED from 9-12 due to power outage

We've been notified that there will be a planned power outage that will affect the pharmacy on Tuesday morning. As we don't have a generator, we will not be able to provide any services until the power is restored. The down-time is estimated to be from 9am until noon, so we will be CLOSED during that time.

We appreciate your patience.

06/29/2025

Happy Canada Day!

06/11/2025

Saugie is here! Come check her out in our front window. Paint a stone and bring it in to add to Saugie's tail to help her grow over the summer!

We do also have a little "take a stone, leave a stone" basket if anyone needs a smooth rock to get started!

05/18/2025

We will be closed tomorrow for Victoria Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday. Have a safe long weekend!

05/12/2025

You can draw a pretty straight line between higher literacy and better social, economic, and health outcomes. This is why I'm so passionate about literacy for kids. Getting kids into reading can be really tough, and when you add extra challenges like autism or ADHD it can seem impossible. But, the right book can make all the difference! Check out these books we special-ordered in for a customer looking for kid-oriented books featuring ADHD representation.