Health Tips & Pharmacy Blog
Acne
Back and body acne: what students and athletes should know
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.

Arthritis
Knee and joint arthritis: targeting pain at the source
Topical anti-inflammatories can deliver relief right to an arthritic knee — with less load on the stomach than oral pills.
Dogs
Senior dog mobility: what helps when glucosamine isn't enough
Older dogs slowing down? Beyond glucosamine: omega-3s, UC-II collagen, green-lipped mussel and Boswellia — what each adds to a mobility plan.
Acne
Red, sore pimples: a student's guide to mild inflammatory acne
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.
Dogs
Dog joint supplements 101: glucosamine and beyond
Stiff dog on stairs? A practical guide to joint supplements — glucosamine, chondroitin, ASU — and how to pick one that suits your dog.
Acne
Teen acne: getting ahead of whiteheads and blackheads
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+.

Compounded Pain Care
Diabetic neuropathy: why some people try a topical cream
Burning, tingling diabetic nerve pain in the feet is hard to treat. Here's how compounded topical creams fit into the picture.

Living with nerve pain: how topical compounds fit in
Nerve pain isn't like an ordinary ache, and it's treated differently. Here's how compounded topicals may fit into a nerve-pain plan.

Blister Packs and MedsCheck: Never Miss a Dose Again
Managing multiple medications can be overwhelming. At Orleans Compounding Community Pharmacy, we offer compliance packaging (blister packs) and MedsCheck services to help you stay on track with you...
