Health Resources

Medication Information & Health Guides

Trustworthy, plain-language health information from the pharmacists at Longfields Pharmacy in Nepean, Ottawa. Knowledge is the best medicine.

Patient Education Centre

Explore our guides on common pharmacy services, vaccines, medications, and health programs available at Longfields Pharmacy.

Medication Management

What is MedsCheck?

A free, confidential one-on-one medication review with a pharmacist. Learn who qualifies, what happens during a review, and how to book yours at Longfields.

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Vaccines

Shingrix Vaccine Ottawa

Everything you need to know about the Shingrix (shingles) vaccine — who should get it, the 2-dose schedule, cost and coverage in Ontario, and where to get it in Nepean.

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Compounding

What is a Compounding Pharmacy?

Custom medications tailored to your specific needs. Learn about pharmacy compounding, why it matters, and how Longfields creates individualized formulations.

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Cardiovascular Health

Understanding Your Blood Pressure Medications

A plain-language guide to the main classes of blood pressure medications, how they work, tips for taking them consistently, and when to speak with your pharmacist.

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Diabetes Care

Understanding Your Diabetes Medications

From metformin to Ozempic and insulin — learn how each class of diabetes medication works, how to store them, and how your pharmacist can help you manage your treatment.

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Over-the-Counter

Choosing the Right OTC Pain Reliever

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen? Learn how to choose the right over-the-counter pain reliever for your situation and how to use it safely.

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Antibiotic Awareness

Antibiotics: What You Need to Know

What antibiotics treat, why completing the full course matters, antibiotic resistance in Canada, and how to protect yourself and your community.

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Medication Safety

Drug Interactions: What to Watch For

Drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-supplement interactions explained. Learn the most common dangerous combinations and how your pharmacist screens for them.

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Travel Health

Travel Health: Your Pre-Trip Checklist

Vaccines for Cuba, Mexico & the Caribbean, malaria prevention, traveller's diarrhea, and how to pack your medications safely for international travel from Ottawa.

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Mental Health

Mental Health Medications: A Plain-Language Guide

A stigma-free overview of antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics — how they work, what to expect, and ODB coverage in Ontario.

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Seniors Health

Medication Safety for Older Adults

Polypharmacy risks, fall-risk medications, blister pack packaging, and how a MedsCheck can help seniors in Nepean manage multiple medications safely.

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Health Canada Drug Safety Alerts

The latest drug recalls, safety warnings, and advisories issued by Health Canada — updated automatically. If you think one of your medications may be affected, contact our pharmacists right away.

Still Have Questions?

Our pharmacists are always happy to answer your questions about medications, vaccines, or any health concern. Call us, walk in, or visit our FAQ page.

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