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An elderly patient that I had known for years came in with a prescription for Sulfatrim to treat a urinary tract infection for her husband. The prescription looked straightforward at first, but I noticed that he had completed the same treatment just a week earlier. While the wife...
Read full story → Anonymous · Alberta · Community pharmacist · Oct 10, 2026A patient called us, anxious and frustrated. They had a stubborn ear infection that wasn’t clearing up. Their originally prescribed ear drops were on backorder everywhere, including here. The backup options were also unavailable, so they ended up with a third-choice antibacterial...
Read full story → Chinelo Uddoh · Ontario · Community pharmacist · Oct 09, 2026Last week, a parent came in visibly overwhelmed, struggling to manage their child’s mental health after a recent family loss. The child was having difficulty with anti-depressants and anxiety about taking the medication. I suggested a private conversation, hoping to build some tr...
Read full story → Jaclyn KATELNIKOFF · Saskatchewan · Community pharmacist · Sep 03, 2026One evening, a woman in her early 30s came into the pharmacy with her husband, seeking something for a persistent cough. The nearby clinic was full, so she asked me for help. She had recently been treated for a respiratory infection, but when I asked more questions, she mentioned...
Read full story → Tarun Fernadez · Ontario · Community pharmacist · Sep 01, 2026A patient came to pick up her medications after a virtual consultation with her physician earlier that day. She expected an antibiotic eye ointment for an eye infection and an inhaler for her throat symptoms. When I checked her profile, I found only the inhaler had been prescribe...
Read full story → Anonymous · Alberta · Community pharmacist · Aug 28, 2026I work in a busy community pharmacy where we get 50-100 interactions a day. We counsel a lot - we make notes even of small changes so patients have all the information. We also get a ton of questions regarding minor ailments and OTC products. Sometimes it can be a lot, especially...
Read full story → Anonymous · Newfoundland and Labrador · Community pharmacist · Aug 18, 2026