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Category Archives: The Charlton Centre
Health Canada Approves Ustekinumab (Stelara) Biosimilar
Health Canada has approved Jamteki as the first biosimilar in Canada of ustekinumab for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We expect that it will eventually be approved for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis as the originator ustekinumab (Stelara) … Continue reading
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Ontario Provides Coverage for the Osteoporosis Medication Evenity (romosozumab)
Treating osteoporosis is vital to preventing fractures. Once a person has experienced a fracture of a weakened bone, especially after the age of 65, their risk of having another fracture in the next 1-2 years is greatly increased. Menopausal women … Continue reading
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Answering Your Vaccine Questions (RSV and more…)
In August, we wrote about Health Canada’s approval of a long-awaited vaccine for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), known as Arexvy, which is for those aged 60 and older. RSV largely impacts those who are young (especially those under age 2) as … Continue reading
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World Mental Health Day
This week we celebrate World Mental Health Day (October 10th.) According to the World Health Organization, “This is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right‘ to improve knowledge, raise awareness … Continue reading
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World Pharmacist Day
This week marks World Pharmacist Day. This day is intended to recognize and honour pharmacists for their significant contributions to improving global health. At Charlton Health, I am privileged to work alongside several excellent pharmacists whose dedication to patient care is exemplary. Their … Continue reading
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September: A Month of New Beginnings
Even if you don’t have school-age children or aren’t attending a fall semester as an adult, there is something about the September start of school that causes us to take a pause and reset; to revisit our lifestyle and reflect … Continue reading
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RSV Vaccine Approved by Health Canada
We are very excited to report Health Canada’s recent approval of a long-awaited vaccine for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) for those aged 60 and older. It will be marketed under the name Arexvy and is produced by GSK. RSV is … Continue reading
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Phototoxic Medications Increase Your Sensitivity to Sunlight
At least 387 different medications can cause phototoxic or photoallergic reactions. As we hit the peak of summer weather, it is important to take precautions when seeing an auxiliary label on your prescription warning of sun exposure. These colourful warning … Continue reading
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Understanding HS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
As a pharmacy specializing in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, we are privileged to speak to many patients who have found life-changing benefits from the use of advanced therapies. Hidradenitis Suppurativa is one such condition where biologic therapies such as … Continue reading
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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
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