You may have been turned away by a pharmacist because they couldn’t renew your prescription at some point in your life. Or perhaps they couldn’t transfer your medication from another pharmacy. Sometimes, the explanation isn’t always easy to hear so I’m here to explain why. There are some hard and fast rules which govern prescription… Read More Canadian Rules About Prescriptions The post Canadian Rules About Prescriptions appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

Naproxen and ibuprofen each have a mild blood-thinning effect which is why it’s very important to check with your pharmacist or doctor whether it is safe to combine medications. Aspirin is a painkiller in high doses but it’s well known for its more pronounced blood-thinning effect. The post The Difference Between Your Over-the-Counter Painkillers appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

As winter rolls in, flu shots dominate the conversation once again. The idea is that as many people as possible should get the flu shot, but some people have objections to it. For those who are on the fence, click here to read my post on vaccines (in general) which may address some of your… Read More What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot The post What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

If you’ve ever been turned away by a pharmacist because they couldn’t renew your prescription or they couldn’t transfer your medication from another pharmacy, I’m here to explain why. There are some hard and fast rules which govern prescription use, and there are other rules that are more pliable depending on where you live in… Read More The Rules Surrounding Prescriptions The post The Rules Surrounding Prescriptions appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

Naproxen and ibuprofen each have a mild blood-thinning effect which is why it’s very important to check with your pharmacist or doctor whether it is safe to combine medications. Aspirin is a painkiller in high doses but it’s well known for its more pronounced blood-thinning effect. The post The Difference Between Your Over-the-Counter Painkillers appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

As winter rolls in once again, flu shots dominate the conversation once again. The idea is that as many people as possible should get the flu shot, but some people have objections to it. For those who are on the fence, click here to read my post on vaccines (in general) which may address some… Read More What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot The post What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

Mankind has been looking up at the stars for a long time. Sometimes with fear and confusion. Lately we have been looking up at the stars with curiosity and wonder. We know way more about what we are looking at than our ancestors could have even imagined possible. Not so long ago, people said it… Read More The Health Benefits of Discovering Aliens…? The post The Health Benefits of Discovering Aliens…? appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more

Metformin is a wonder drug. The history of metformin dates back to medieval times when it was used in the form of a herb. It is present in a herb called Galega officinalis, which is also known by various names such as goat’s rue, professor weed, French lilac, and the list goes on. In medieval… Read More Metformin, the Wonder Drug The post Metformin, the Wonder Drug appeared first on The Knowledge Agenda ..read more