Medicine Shoppe Courtenay

14/08/2025

Switching is simple. Transfer your prescriptions to our location and experience the personalized pharmacy care you deserve💙:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/prescription-transfer?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

12/08/2025

Prediabetes is a wake-up call! Learn all about this chronic disease and changes to your lifestyle to prevent, or at least delay, the onset of type 2 diabetes here:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/prediabetes-five-ways-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

10/08/2025

🦴 Osteoarthritis leads to the deterioration of cartilage and the bone it protects, but the body isn't able to repair that cartilage damage. It's not caused by aging, but it stems from abnormal, prolonged pressure on a joint (for example, repetitive use or obesity).

🦴 Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cartilage covering the joints, leading to inflammation and joint damage. Some factors that increase the risk of RA include genetic predisposition, smoking, and certain infections that attack the joints.

08/08/2025

You should take precautions every time you participate in activities in areas where ticks may be found, such as hiking, golfing, hunting, camping, gardening, and bird-watching.

If you have questions about tick bite prevention, Lyme disease prevention, or treatment, check out our website and don't hesitate to ask your pharmacist for professional advice:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/preventing-lyme-disease-and-insect-bites ?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

07/08/2025

Your personal pharmacist can enhance your recovery by:

⭐️ Demonstrating proper technique and best practices for using the medication

⭐️ Providing education on hygiene practices or lifestyle changes to prevent re-occurrence

⭐️ Ensuring you feel comfortable asking questions

⭐️ Providing medication and allergy records for doctor appointments or travel

03/08/2025

We offer HPV vaccinations, as well as other publicly funded vaccines. Call us to see if you are eligible to receive this vaccine for free and to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

Great News!! 😃
The Province is broadening access to the free, publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and simplifying the immunization schedule, ensuring more people in B.C. have the protection they need against HPV-related cancers.
More Information here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025HLTH0076-000739

Starting Thursday, July 31, 2025,
• The HPV vaccine schedule will shift from two doses to one dose for people age nine to 20.
• Eligibility for B.C.’s publicly funded HPV immunization program to include all people 19 to 26.
• People 21 and older will be eligible for a two-dose series, with six-months between doses.
• Individuals who are immunocompromised will continue to need a three-dose series.
• Plus people 27 to 45 who are living with HIV or who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual, questioning, Two-Spirit, transgender and non-binary communities.
• Those who have undergone post-colposcopy treatments on or after July 31, 2025, are eligible to get the vaccine at any age.

31/07/2025

New to the neighbourhood? We're always welcoming new patients!

29/07/2025

July 28 was World Nature Conservation Day. One small thing that you can do for our local community and environment is returning your unused and expired medications to our pharmacy for safe disposal. This includes prescription medications, as well as vitamins, supplements, and natural health products.

29/07/2025

With a little bit of planning and our traveling tips, you'll still be able to get the most out of your trip while pregnant or breastfeeding. Check them out here:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/travelling-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding ?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

28/07/2025

This World Hepatitis Day, our goal is to raise awareness for viral hepatitis and the importance of prevention and early detection. If you have questions or want to get tested, we're always here to help.

Learn tips to prevent Hepatitis A and B here:
https://www.medicineshoppe.ca/en/article/hepatitis-a-a-hepatitis-b-prevention?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid

26/07/2025

It is a proven fact that quitting smoking is good for your heart.

Do not hesitate to discuss your concerns about quitting smoking with your personal pharmacist. They are there to support you throughout the process. If you need help, they can recommend a smoking cessation aid or support program tailored to your needs.

24/07/2025

Getting the health support you need has never been more accessible. From prescribing for minor temporary conditions to chronic disease management. Your health. Our priority.

Learn how your personal pharmacist can help here:
https://medicineshoppecourtenay.ca/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid