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  • A reminder of what we're here for

    A crucial recent interaction reminded me how important it is that—no matter how busy— we take just a moment with each patient to do what we do best.
    Black male pharmacist talking to a white brunette woman patient about cardiovascular disease
  • Minor ailment counselling tools: Cold sores

    We’re pleased to present the latest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.
    image of minor ailment counselling tool, cold sores
  • Minor ailment counselling tool: Insomnia

    We’re pleased to present the newest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.
    young Asian man lying awake in bed in the middle of the night
  • Minor ailment counselling tools: Using moisturizers to reduce corticosteroid use

    We’re pleased to present the newest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.
    older woman applying moisturizer to elbow
  • Navigating the OTC aisles with older adults

    When it comes to options for self-care and treatment of common ailments with nonprescription products, there is arguably no one who needs the guidance of a pharmacist more than the older patient.
    older hispanic woman in OTC aisle
  • Navigating OTC skincare: learn the basics

    When it comes to skincare, do you know your AHAs from your hyaluronic acids?
    a black woman looking at her skin in mirror
  • Fungal infections are no fun—and challenging to treat

    When it comes to common ailments, fungal infections are among the most common and bothersome. Many, however, can be treated with nonprescription remedies. Get the 411 on caring for fungal infections from Brett Barrett at OTC Spark.
    U Waterloo pharmacy professor Brett Barrett
  • Managing GI symptoms at home

    The range of products on pharmacy shelves to treat common GI issues is growing increasingly complex. Which products are suitable for which patients? And are probiotics the answer to GI woes? John Damianos has answers.
    Close up of Black woman holding her hands over her belly
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