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Compounded Medications: An effective treatment for mouth ulcers resulting from cancer treatments

Mouth ulcers are a common side effect of cancer therapy and can be quite painful. While many over-the-counter medications can be used to treat mouth ulcers, these medications often provide only limited relief. In some cases, a compounded medication may be a better option for treating mouth ulcers from cancer. Compounded medications are medications that …

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Women holding her throat and looks in pain. Hypothyroidism can become a problem if not treated (Chaparral Pharmacy)

10 Common questions regarding hypothyroidism in Canada

Highlights: – Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects the thyroid gland and results in a less active (lazy) thyroid. – The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, which is essential for the body to function properly. – Hypothyroidism is a common condition, and it is estimated that up to 10% of the population in Canada may …

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Pharmacy in Canada: The past, the present, and the future

We have gone through crucial and important strides in Canada’s pharmacy profession and field. Nowadays, pharmacists as a part of the healthcare system face extreme pressures and challenges that range from tight budgets to an aging population to a stubborn global pandemic. In this article, we will discuss six different points that discuss the past, …

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Compounded medications and their role in women’s health

Many different types of medications are available on the market, and many are designed specifically for women’s health. However, sometimes these medications don’t quite fit the needs of the individual, and that’s where compounded medications come in. Compounded medications are specifically tailored to the needs of the individual, and they can be a great option …

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Hemorrhoids could be really painful (Chaparral Pharmacy - Remedy'sRx)

Do hemorrhoids go away on their own?

Disclaimer: All the information presented here is for educational purposes only. You always have to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any medical condition. This is really a painful (most of the time) subject! Hemorrhoids are a significant inconvenience that many people from different age groups might experience.  It is an issue that many …

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Chaparral Pharmacy - Remedy'sRx is expert in compounding and compounded medications.

FAQs about Compounding Pharmacies

Chaparral Pharmacy – Remedy’sRx receives lots of questions regarding our expertise as a compounding pharmacy. That’s why we decided to compose these frequently asked questions to help our patients and anybody interested in the different aspects of a compounding pharmacy. What is a compounding pharmacy? It is a pharmacy where highly trained compounding pharmacists, technicians, …

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Faster communications through Facebook (Meta) Messenger

Chaparral Pharmacy is extremely excited to announce that our patients and customers can contact us by using Facebook Messenger chatbot directly from our website to get prompt responses to their questions, even outside of our working hours! You don’t need to have a Facebook account (but it is better to log in using your Facebook …

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Paid version of the COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits is now available

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 Pharmacy is glad to announce that we now have the paid version of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits in stock. The paid version’s name …

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Five patients categories that could benefit from compounding and customized medications

“I don’t need or want a compounded medication. This is for complex needs, not mine.” Did you say that to yourself one time? First, let’s go through a quick definition and a story. A compounded medication is a prescribed medication that is prepared in a compounding pharmacy that is licenced and registered for that purpose. …

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