Health Tips & Pharmacy Blog

Sweat, friction and gym gear make back and body acne common in young people. A free pharmacist assessment can get treatment started the same day.

Topical anti-inflammatories can deliver relief right to an arthritic knee — with less load on the stomach than oral pills.

Red, tender pimples respond well to early treatment. Students can be assessed by a pharmacist for free, with OHIP+ often covering medication under age 25.

Whiteheads and blackheads are the earliest form of acne. Ontario teens can see a pharmacist at no charge — and under-25s may get medication free with OHIP+.

Burning, tingling diabetic nerve pain in the feet is hard to treat. Here's how compounded topical creams fit into the picture.