It’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cold, and for many parents, their kids are getting sick… again. If your child is attending daycare, chances are they will get sick at some point. It’s just a fact of life. And while it’s normal for kids to get …
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We’ve all been there. You’re at the doctor’s office, and they hand you a prescription for a new medication. You get home, open the bottle, and realize you have to take a pill. But then you can’t get the pill down. It seems like no matter how much water you drink, the pill just won’t …
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You may not know, but botox injections are not only for aesthetic purposes! It is mind-boggling to discover the fact that botox has many other unknown or unfamiliar medicinal uses in addition to its famous cosmetic usage in the beauty world. Botox is a neurotoxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected …
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If you live in Calgary, Alberta, and own one of the 135,000 registered pets (dogs and cats specifically), there is a 52% (based on officially registered dogs and cats) probability that it is a cat! Signs that your cat may be sick As a cat owner, it’s important to be aware of the signs that …
Update (October 2026): This post is from a previous flu season. For current-season details, see our Flu Shot Calgary 2026 guide. Flu – or Influenza – shots and immunization will be available at Chaparral Compounding Pharmacy in Calgary on Monday, October 17, 2022. If you are a Canadian living in southeast Calgary, Alberta, just bring …
Acne is a skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. Near 20% of the Canadian population is affected by acne. It can cause a great deal of embarrassment and can be very difficult to treat. There are many different causes of acne, but the most common is hormonal imbalance. Acne can also …
How to get rid of annoying acne? Can compounding help? Read More »
Chaparral Compounding Pharmacy is a community and compounding pharmacy in Calgary that is dedicated to helping and supporting senior homes in the city. Our mission is to provide seniors with the best possible care and medication management while also supporting the staff and caregivers who work with them. We will talk in this article first …
Update (October 2026): This post is from 2022 and describes programs, products and availability at that time. For what we currently offer, call (403) 475-5544 or see our services page. Calgary (even Alberta and large areas of Canada) experienced a huge shortage in the past weeks of Children’s Tylenol (sometimes also Children’s Advil!) due to …
Update (October 2026): This post is from 2022 and describes programs, products and availability at that time. For what we currently offer, call (403) 475-5544 or see our services page. “My pharmacy doesn’t have my medication. They said that there is a drug shortage from the manufacturer itself!” “I cannot find Children’s Tylenol or Advil …
Update (October 2026): This post is from 2022 and describes programs, products and availability at that time. For what we currently offer, call (403) 475-5544 or see our services page. Chaparral Compounding Pharmacy – Remedy’sRx was a healthcare pioneer since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our pharmacy was one of the first pharmacies to: …
