Ross Street IDA Pharmacy
4814A 50 Street T4N 1X4 Red Deer, AB, Canada

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Should I get a flu shot? That is the question many Canadians ask themselves as flu season approaches. Find your local I.D.A. Pharmacy offering flu shots here http://bit.ly/32WnDyq.

Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day from your Pharmacy family at Ross Street IDA.

Can your medications cause sunburns? Learn about phototoxicity and photoallergy here http://bit.ly/2Zh7dPt.

For some of us, Spring comes with symptoms such as nasal congestion and sneezing. How can you tell for sure if they are related to hay fever or a common cold? Read our tips to tell them apart: https://www.guardian-ida-pharmacies.ca///hay-fever-or-cold

Happy Easter from all of us at I.D.A. Pharmacy! Tell us: What are your favourite Easter traditions?

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Food can sometimes interfere with the absorption of medication, but it can also protect your stomach from irritation. So, whats best with or without food? Read to find out the answer!

Meal replacements can be a convenient solution if you are unable to prepare a meal or eat solid food. Its important to choose one that meets your specific needs. Have a look at our guide here: http://bit.ly/2Ty8KSH.

High blood pressure? Make sure to include these foods in your diet. For other tips on how to lower your blood pressure, click here: http://bit.ly/2UUzUPH.

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Check out your local participating I.D.A. Pharmacy for sweet Valentines Day savings and great gift ideas: https://bit.ly/2wPsBgO

"Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When I is replaced by we, illness becomes wellness." Shannon L. Alder. Learn more about mental health and how your pharmacist can help: https://bit.ly/2Ta18RU

Suffering from a cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat? You may be sick, but what exactly do you have? Learn how to recognize the key differences between having the cold or the flu: https://bit.ly/2C10u1Z

Some natural products can help with your cold symptoms. Do you know which ones? Find out the answer here http://bit.ly/2PUCjXO.

What happens to your body when you quit smoking?

Is melatonin an effective way to improve your sleep and relieve insomnia? Get the answer in this article

As cold weather arrives, days get gloomier and you may feel that your mood is too. This is Winter Blues for you. Caused by a lack of daylight, Winter Blues affects our body in many ways. Fortunately, there is light at the end of the tunnel!

There are a lot of misconceptions about vitamin and mineral supplements. Discover 6 myths in the following article http://bit.ly/VitaminsMyths.

There are several products that can help relieve occasional constipation. Learn everything you should know about laxatives here

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating are common symptoms of IBS and IBD. Use this chart to learn about the differences between the two disorders. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/IBS-IBD.

Should you take probiotics? Here are some recommendations from your pharmacist.

Enjoying the holidays with a lactose intolerance can be challenging. Discover tips from your pharmacist on how to reduce digestive problems this holiday season.

Is the stress of the holidays causing you to lose sleep? Consult your pharmacist or read our 8 great tips on how to sleep better: https://bit.ly/2Q1J3bm

It is common to have a drink during holidays, but if you are diabetic, beware of hypoglycemia! To find out more, take a look at our infographic

I dont post much but I will be standing in solidarity with my pharmacist colleagues to help raise awareness to this important (and worsening) situation so you...ll likely see a few posts from me this week. As pharmacists, it is hard to provide pharmaceutical care to our patients without the actual pharmaceuticals. But pharmacists are spending more and more of our time working with patients to find alternatives to what they were originally prescribed. It may be an ongoing prescription used to manage a chronic condition such as high blood pressure or depression or it may be a vaccine for an upcoming vacation. The fact is that drug shortages are happening more now than ever before and they are negatively impacting patient care and the efficiency of our healthcare system across Canada. As an example, when my pharmacy received our order today, over 30% of the products we ordered didnt show up because they are currently unavailable. The reasons for these shortages vary and are complex but Im sure if you ask your pharmacist about how drug shortages are impacting patient care, theyll have a few things to say. #abdrugshortage #ableg #hardtopharmacist See more

Meal planning is important when managing diabetes. Healthy snacks like a cup of low-fat yogurt with berries or a colourful salad are easy to pack and help curb ...hunger while adding a boost of energy to your day. Do you have any healthy snacks that are easy to pack and enjoy during the day? Share with us below.

Dont toss it. Dont flush it. Dont Save it. Throwing medication in the trash or flushing it down the toilet is harmful to the environment. Medications that ar...e flushed or poured down the drain can end up polluting our waters, impacting aquatic species, and contaminating our water supply. Most medications are not removed by the wastewater treatment plant process. It is free to drop off unused medications the pharmacy. Look for the ENVIRx drug disposal program at your local pharmacy. reddeer.ca/medreturn