Morriston Pharmacy

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Morriston family ❄️🎄✨🎁

12/03/2025

Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by smoking?

For anyone, quitting smoking has significant health benefits and should be considered as you work towards a healthier lifestyle. For those who smoke and are living with COPD, it is important that quitting smoking becomes part of your treatment plan.

The pharmacy team understands that quitting smoking can be difficult, and we want to help. When you are ready to quit, we can share information on ni****ne replacement therapy and prescription medications to curb cravings and answer any questions you might have.

11/25/2025

11/22/2025

A urinary tract infection (UTI) develops when microbes, like bacteria, get into your urinary system. This type of infection is very common, especially among women, but it can be quite uncomfortable.

If you have a UTI, you’re likely to experience some or all of the following symptoms:

Peeing often and having difficulty holding urine
Pain in the lower abdomen
Urine that’s cloudy, foul-smelling, and/or contains a small amount of blood
Stop by the pharmacy today if you have any concerns.

11/16/2025

Hemorrhoids are common and occur when the veins in the a**s and lower re**um become swollen and irritated. They can develop for many reasons, including pregnancy and older age. For many people, hemorrhoids can be very uncomfortable.

Ask our pharmacist for advice on how to manage hemorrhoids, including using over-the-counter treatments, such as topical creams, sitz baths and oral pain relievers, and when to see your doctor.

11/15/2025

Winter is coming, and so are eczema flare-ups for many living with the condition.

The itch that often is associated with eczema can be the hardest part of living with the condition. Consider these tips from the Eczema Society of Canada to help calm the itch:

Keep nails smooth and trimmed short to reduce damage from scratching.
Try a cool compress or take a cool bath or shower.
Try to reduce stress as much as possible. Find activities you enjoy and help you to relax.
The use of moisturizer may help to relieve dry skin and itch.
Learn more about eczema from the Eczema Society of Canada:

11/12/2025

If you roll your ankle during a jog or go too hard on a trail hike and have pain in your ankle, it may be possible that you have an ankle sprain or muscle strain.

Pain, inflammation, bruising and swelling are common signs of most sprains and strains. If you are experiencing these common signs, speak to our pharmacist for advice on how you can manage them and if you should see your doctor.

11/05/2025

Even during the coldest months of the year, our skin is still at risk of sun damage. Check out these three surprising facts to help you stay sun safe this season.

1/ UV strength doesn’t significantly decrease from summer to winter. If the sun is shining you are exposed to damaging rays, whether it’s +20°C or -20°C.

2/ The sun’s rays can pass through fog, haze, windows (including in the car) and reflect off snow.

3/ The Canadian Dermatology Association recommends applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to exposed skin daily, all year round.

11/04/2025

Cases of strep throat have peaked in recent months. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria and is treatable, but can be serious for young children, older adults and people who have a weak immune system.

Symptoms of strep throat can include:

Severe sore throat that comes on suddenly
Fever
Painful swallowing
Tiny red spots on back of the throat or roof of your mouth
Our pharmacist can advise on whether you should have a strep test to confirm. If you do have strep throat, you’ll need an antibiotic treatment.

11/03/2025

A runny nose, body aches, fever, and maybe even a sore throat, too. These are the classic symptoms of the flu.

You can protect yourself, and those around you, by washing your hands often, staying home when you are sick and getting a flu shot. The flu shot can reduce your chances of getting very ill and of spreading the virus to others if you do get the flu.

Read more about the flu shot: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza/get-your-flu-shot.html

Flu vaccines are now available! Speak with our pharmacist about getting your flu shot.

11/01/2025

Got your first nasty cold of the season? That sore throat, runny nose, and/or mild cough is probably going to last one to two weeks.

Although you can be contagious throughout the time you have symptoms, you’re most likely to infect someone else during the first few days. If you can, stay home to rest and recover, and reduce the risk of passing it on to someone else, particularly those around you who may be at risk of complications.

If you have concerns about worsening symptoms or are wondering if it’s time to see your doctor, our pharmacist is here to help.

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Morriston family.Feeling thankful and blessed 🎃