Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #338

08/07/2022

Don is Retiring!
His last full week is Aug. 8 - 13
Come in and wish him well.

New owner Evan Froc as of Aug. 15th

08/03/2022

If you suspect you or someone you know has heat stroke, check out these first aid tips. If experiencing severe or worsening symptoms seek emergency medical care.

07/30/2022

07/28/2022

We will be closed Saturday July 31 - Monday August 1st for the Saskatchewan Day long weekend.

Open regular hours Tuesday August 2cd
9:30-5:30

06/24/2022

Do you suffer from Asthma or Allergies and are going on a trip? Check out our checklist of what to do before you go, things to bring and triggers to help you prepare. If you need help to adopt certain measures, or if you have concerns about your asthma or allergies, talk to your personal pharmacist. They are here to help.

06/21/2022

🩹Be prepared for summer emergencies and always have a first aid kit handy. Be sure to check it often and replace missing items. You should keep one at home and one in your car. Visit your personal pharmacist to help restock your first aid kit today.

Learn more here:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/health/first-aid-kits

06/11/2022

🦟Personal insect repellents containing DEET can be used safely when applied as directed and in the right concentration, depending on age.

Check out this chart to see the right concentration of DEET for different ages.

05/26/2022

🌼Seasonal allergies can aggravate asthma symptoms and even cause serious asthma attacks. That’s why it’s crucial to treat them properly. Seasonal allergies are allergies caused by the pollen released by plants at certain times of the year.

Here are a few tips to help you reduce your exposure to pollen:

05/20/2022

We are closed Saturday May 21 - Monday May 23 for the long weekend.

We will be open regular hours on Tuesday May 24th

05/19/2022

Come in for all of your long weekend camping needs!

05/17/2022

Weighing in at about 3 kilograms, our skin is the largest organ in the human body. It protects the body against the environment, against dehydration, the sun, bacteria, pollution. Like our other organs, the skin can be damaged by stress. For skin, one of the primary stresses comes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which can cause skin cancer.

It is important to do a total body check using a full-length mirror and a hand mirror once a month. Report any suspicious looking lesions to your doctor, especially if you are one of those at risk. Be wary of any spot on your skin - typically (but not necessarily) on the face, head, and neck - that changes size, shape, or colour over a period of 1 month to 2 years.

Examine all spots or patches with a critical eye using what is now commonly referred to as the ABCDs of skin cancer:

https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/disease/skin-cancer

04/19/2022

Second Covid boosters are now available for those 70 and older who are 4 months from their 3rd dose.
Call to make an appointment for your Pfizer booster.