Yearly Archives: 2023
Walk for Lupus
Charlton Health is inspired by our patients living with lupus and we are privileged to provide advanced therapies that control this condition. We are pleased to share information about the WALK for Lupus. WALK for Lupus Ontario registration is open … Continue reading
Mind Over Medicine: Preventing the Nocebo Effect
The ‘nocebo effect’ is an interesting concept where negative expectations and beliefs about treatment or medicine can actually have a negative impact. This is opposite to the placebo effect, where positive expectations can result in positive outcomes. It shows how … Continue reading
New Advanced Treatment for Psoriasis Launched in Canada
In our September 2022 blog, we mentioned that a new advanced therapy for psoriasis had been launched in the United States. It is now in Canada! The name is very telling as to how the medication works. “So…TYK2?” Sotyktu© (deucravacitinib) is … Continue reading
Charlton Health Launches Biosimilar Video
Charlton Health is pleased to launch a video explaining biosimilars. We have received many questions about switching from an originator biologic to a biosimilar and this video will help support these questions. We would love your feedback on this video … Continue reading
Understanding Advanced Therapies in Inflammatory Arthritis – A New Tool
We are very excited to announce that the Canadian Spondylitis Association has added a great tool for patients to their website. This tool was developed by our own clinical pharmacist, Carolyn Whiskin. The tool was designed to assist patients with rheumatic autoimmune … Continue reading
New Autoinjector For Risankizumab (Skyrizi)
Many of the advanced therapies for autoimmune diseases are protein-based medications we refer to as biologics. To avoid stomach digestion, which would render at this medication ineffective, they are given by subcutaneous injection (just under the skin) or infusion. Many … Continue reading
Pharmacy Appreciation Month
March is the month we celebrate the pharmacy profession, and the role pharmacists play in patient care. As pharmacists at Charlton Health, working with our patients and health professional colleagues across Ontario is a privilege. We appreciate the trust you … Continue reading
Understanding Biosimilars and Non-Medical Switch: The Details
At Charlton Health we specialize in providing biologic medications for many autoimmune conditions. Some of these medications have been on the Canadian market for several years and their patent to be the only company who can make the medicine has … Continue reading
Traveling with A Biologic Medication
Many of our patients have indicated they are planning a vacation over the winter months to a sunny destination. It is important to note that medication requiring refrigeration is to be kept at 2-8oC during your journey. To ensure the … Continue reading
Publicly Funded Shingles Vaccine Program Expanded
Publicly funded shingles vaccination has been available for many years for adults aged 65-70. Initially, the vaccine provided was Zostavax, which was a live vaccine given as a single dose. Protection decreased with time and by 8 years, very little … Continue reading