Sutherland's Pharmacy

Your sign, but is it your vibe? Which summer-fun activity did you get, and which is your favourite? Tell us in the comments below. 👇

At Sutherland’s Pharmacy we are always looking for ways to improve our processes to ensure medication safety for our patients. New isn’t always better though. Today I am featured in an article about the federal government’s massive tech failure and why it didn’t work.

The ultimate first aid kit should have essentials for the following:

🩹 Wound Care
-assorted adhesive bandages
-sterile gauze pads and adhesive tape
-antiseptic whips
-antibiotic ointment

✂️ Tools and Instruments
-scissors, tweezers, and safety pins
-triangular bandages
-instant ice packs and heat packs
-digital thermometer
-disposable gloves and CPR face shield
-tick removal kit

💊 Medications and Treatments
-pain relief medication
-antihistamines
-hydrocortisone cream
-take home naloxone kit

🔦 Additional Supplies
-emergency blanket
-first aid manual
-emergency phone numbers
-flashlight with extra batteries

For more first aid info, head to our blog and learn more. Questions about which meds and treatments to pack? Chat with your pharmacist today.

Pharmacists are highly skilled healthcare professionals trained to help patients manage their health and well-being. When you visit your pharmacy with a minor ailment, your pharmacist can:

✅Assess your symptoms
✅Provide expert advice
✅Refer you to a doctor if necessary
✅Manage ongoing health conditions
✅Provide a prescription (ailments vary by province)

The next time you’re experiencing a minor health issue, don’t hesitate to ask for advice. The expertise of a pharmacist, along with appropriate medication treatment options make your pharmacy a convenient healthcare destination.

Vitamin B12 plays a big part in your health, and may support eyes, bones, skin, and the brain.
It also supports the function of nerve cells and is needed for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis.
Vitamin B12 is essential, however the body does not produce it.
It’s found naturally in animal products, added to certain foods, and available in supplement or injection.

Symptoms of a deficiency include:
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Nausea and diarrhea
Weight loss
Mood changes
Depression
Trouble walking
Increased heart rate
Numbing or tingling in hands and feet
Sore mouth or tongue

If you think you may be at risk for a vitamin B12 deficiency, speak with your pharmacist or healthcare provider today to determine if a supplement may be right for you.

https://www.rxhealthmed.ca/natural_products/vitamin-b12/

Caregiving is an act of love, but it can also be demanding and emotional. Whether it’s a few quiet minutes for yourself, asking for help, setting boundaries, or finding a support network, taking care of yourself is essential.

If you’re feeling burnt out, speak to your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.

https://www.rxhealthmed.ca/services/pharmacist/

True of False: Sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep?

True! In fact, sleep apnea is a serious sleep-related breathing disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. These pauses can last from a few seconds to over a minute.

Each pause disrupts normal oxygen flow to the brain and body, often causing brief awakenings that fragment sleep.

Symptoms include:
Loud, chronic snoring
Gasping or choking during sleep
Morning headaches
Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
Mood changes, anxiety or irritability
Poor sleep quality despite long sleep hours

Head to our website to learn more about sleep apnea, or speak with your pharmacist today.

https://www.rxhealthmed.ca/sleep-apnea/