The Avalon Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

12/21/2025

Winter wellness begins with great service. Transfer your prescriptions to your neighbourhood Medicine Shoppe today and experience the customized care you deserve💙
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/prescription-transfer?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

12/19/2025

Quitting smoking is not easy, but regardless of your age and the number of years you have been a smoker, it's never too late to butt out for good!

Your personal pharmacist is here to help by working with you to develop an effective strategy catered to you.

12/18/2025

The causes of GERD (also known as acid reflux) can vary, but may include:

✔️ A problem with the lower esophageal sphincter, which prevents stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus
✔️ A problem with the passage of food in the esophagus
✔️ Slowed digestion
✔️ Excessive production of stomach acid
✔️ Bile reflux

12/15/2025

Our Holiday Season Hours!

12/13/2025

Flu season isn't over yet! 🤧 Protect yourself and those around you by getting your flu shot. Stop by today!

12/10/2025

Caregiving can significantly impact all areas of life, including family life, romantic relationships, work, and one's mental health. It's important that they remember to take care of their own health so that they can better take care of someone who is ill.

For some tips on managing stress, task sharing, setting boundaries, and recognizing signs of burnout, check out our website:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/caregivers #?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

12/07/2025

UTI's are a fairly common infection for women to get. Some common symptoms include a burning feeling when urinating, an urgent and frequent need to urinate, and discomfort in the lower abdomen.
If you're noticing any of these symptoms, stop by our pharmacy for diagnosis and treatment.

12/07/2025

12/05/2025

Here's a helpful list of foods to avoid that will help to relieve irritation in the digestive system caused by gastroesophageal reflux, a hiatal hernia, or an ulcer.

❎ High-fat foods (fried foods, meats, dairy products, and high-fat desserts)
❎ Citrus fruits, tomatoes, and their derivatives (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tomato sauce, tomato paste)
❎ Spicy foods and spices (black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chili)
❎ Onions and garlic
❎ Foods and beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks)
❎ Peppermint and chocolate
❎ Alcohol

12/04/2025

Our team works hard to make sure every patient feels heard, supported, and confident in their care. Thank you for trusting us!

12/03/2025

Prescription services are at the core of what your pharmacist does. 💙 See how these services can benefit you, from prescribing for new ailments to modifying your current medication as symptoms arise on our website:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/services/prescriptions?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

11/29/2025

Your skin is your body's first line of defense, but it can be sensitive to certain irritants. Learn about contact dermatitis and when to stop by our pharmacy for professional help.
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/disease/contact-dermatitis?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid