​Are you in the mood for Spring cleaning? Don’t forget to go through your medicine cabinet and check for unused or expired medications or first aid supplies. For safe, responsible, and environmentally friendly disposal, bring your expired medications here. 

Magrath, AB Fri 22 April 2022

Come check out our Earth Day Sale at the Magrath Pharmacy!

15% off all live plants, pots, seeds, 'stuffy' plants, and plant sprayers

Offer expires 6pm Fri 22 Apr 2022

April 2022 We received 114 entries this year and selected 3 random numbers to determine our winners: #20 Lucas (13) from Old Elm, #41 Lottie-Jo (9) from Del Bonita, and #69 Jane (3) of Magrath. Each winning artist will be presented with a $25 store certificate! Thanks to everyone for your lovely artwork, they really brighten up the store. We plan to keep them up on display until the end of the month. Magrath Pharmacy Pharmasave #3005

Watch for our Magrath Pharmacy Easter Coloring Contest Draw 2022 starting March 2022 for kids up to age 15. Three prize winners will be selected by a random draw for entries received by end of business day on Fri 15 Apr 2022! 

Pickup ENTRY FORM to color at the Pharmacy or click below to print your own.
Reminder: ENTRY FORM must be at Magrath Pharmcy by 6pm Fri 15 Apr 2022 to be included in the draw!​

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Please note we will be closed on Friday 15 April 2022 for Good Friday. As always you may contact Dano after hours on his cell phone for urgent medication fills. Thank you!​

Remember! Sunday 13 Mar 2022 in Alberta and in many other time zones we get to set our clocks forward 1 hour. This can be a difficult adjustment for some - a semi-annual jet lag. You get 1 hour less sleep and yet the livestock are still hungry at the same old time. ​

If you've tried everything and still don't seem to be getting enough sleep, speak with your doctor. Your sleep problems may be due to a medical condition or one of the medications you are taking. Most sleep problems can be diagnosed and treated safely and effectively.
Some of the most common sleep disorders are:

• sleep apnea (a disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more, sometimes hundreds of times every night)
• insomnia (difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or waking early)
• restless legs syndrome (uncomfortable leg sensations and the urge to move the legs occurring whenever the body is at rest, interrupting sleep)
• narcolepsy (a chronic brain disorder causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep at inappropriate times, such as while driving, eating, or talking)
• periodic limb movements (recurrent movements of the legs, feet, or toes during sleep, causing sleep interruptions throughout the night)

You may want to keep a "sleep diary" for a couple of weeks before your visit to the doctor. This will help you describe your problem thoroughly to the doctor. It may also help your doctor identify patterns in your sleep. Your "sleep diary" could include:

• the number of hours you are sleeping each night
• when you went to bed and got up in the morning (or when you got up to start your next day if you do shift work)
• days when you had trouble falling asleep, woke up frequently during the night, or woke up earlier than you would have liked to
• nights when you were snoring or moving in your sleep
• nights when you woke up gasping for breath or snoring
• whether you felt tired or well-rested each day
• the number of cigarettes or drinks that you had each day, and approximately when you had them
• your stress level during the day
• any new life events or schedule changes

You should also make note of your current medical conditions and medications. Before you visit your doctor, it is helpful to make a list of the questions you would like to ask and the information you would like to find out from the doctor. Many people realize they have forgotten to ask an important question only after they've left the doctor's office. You may want to bring your bed partner to your doctor's appointment (or at least talk to them before the appointment) – this person has seen (and heard!) you sleeping and may be able to help your doctor diagnose and treat any sleep disorders you may have.
Most sleep disorders can be safely and effectively treated. Finding and treating a sleep disorder could make a huge difference in your life!
All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2022. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Sleep-Getting-a-Good-Nights-Worth

Please note.

• We will be closing early on Christmas Eve at 1pm on Fri 24 Dec 2021 and
  on New Years Eve at 1pm on Fri 31 Dec 2021.
  
• We will also be closed on Mon 27 Dec 2021 for a delayed Boxing Day and
  on Mon 3 Jan 2022 for a delayed New Years Day.
  

As always, in the case of a medication emergency, you may contact Dano for after hours service on at 403-330-4785.

We wish you and yours a very Merry 2021 Christmas Season! This year, Christmas and New Years Day happen to fall on Saturday, a day we already usually closed on. We may close a bit early on Fri 24 Dec 2021 and will likely be open Mon 27 Dec 2021 unless the local doctors office decides to close that day. 

After many weeks on being unavailable, a limited supply of the Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine has finally reached our fridge. We also have a supply of the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine, if that is what you need. Call to book your spot. Most recent guidelines are:

• first dose available to anyone over age 18
• second dose available 4 weeks after first dose
• third (booster) dose available to those over age 70 and 8 weeks after second dose
• third (booster) dose available to First Nations, Metis, Inuit persons over age 18
• third (booster) dose available to Health Care Workers with direct in-person contact with patients who received second dose less than 8 weeks after first dose.
• FYI: the 2021 flu vaccine can be given at the same time as the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.

Please note: We will be closed on Thursday 11 November 2021 to observe Remembrance Day.
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