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Health & Wellness Insights from Fort Royal Pharmacy

At Fort Royal Pharmacy, we believe that understanding your health is an important part of taking care of yourself and your family. Our Health & Wellness Blog provides helpful information, practical tips, and pharmacist-informed insights on a variety of topics, from medications and vaccinations to managing common health conditions and supporting your overall well-being.

Explore our latest articles and discover information to help you make informed decisions about your health. If you have questions about your medications or a health concern specific to you, our pharmacists are always here to help.

These blogs are for informational purposes only. For medical advice specific to your needs, please consult with your pharmacist and/or health care provider.

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14
Aug
2026

Thank You For Making Us One Of The “Best Pharmacy Group” In Town

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 14th, 2026 in Media
Fort Royal Pharmacy completes 10-years in your local community. This year, they are voted as one of the top three “Best Pharmacy in town” by the Times Colonist Readers Choice Awards 2021.
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06
Aug
2026

5 Facts To Know About Urinary Incontinence

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 6th, 2026 in Health & Wellness
When do you know you are experiencing urinary incontinence? If you sense loss of bladder control frequently, you experience urine leakage when you cough or sneeze, and/or have an abrupt urge to go to the toilet, you may be experiencing urinary incontinence. This condition can affect both genders. We’ve compiled the top 5 facts to know about urinary incontinence this year. Continue reading to find out.
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06
Aug
2026

5 Good Reasons To Get A Flu Vaccine

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 6th, 2026 in Health & Wellness
From the study by the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC); approximately more than 200, 000 persons in the USA get hospitalized every year for ailments linked to seasonal flu infection. Similarly, fewer figure of individuals aging 18 years and above are reported to receive a flu vaccine annually. Therefore, in this article, we’ve penned down some of the top reasons you should endeavor to get a flu vaccine, this year. Here are five good reasons to get a flu vaccine.
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04
Aug
2026

A Pharmacist’s Guide to Depression & Anxiety

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 4th, 2026 in Health & Wellness
The data shows that approximately 300 million people are suffering from depression and anxiety globally. In this article, we will cover what might be the causative agent of depression, and how do pharmacists help to lessen the condition?
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04
Aug
2026

Insulin, Medicines, & Other Diabetes Treatments

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 4th, 2026 in Health & Wellness
Diabetes has become a global disease affecting large number of people globally regardless of their age or gender. If you’re looking to get detailed information about diabetes, you’re at the right place.
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04
Aug
2026

How to Monitor Blood Pressure at Home

by Fort Royal Pharmacy August 4th, 2026 in Health & Wellness
How do you monitor your blood pressure at home? Examining your blood pressure at home is so crucial because it keeps you alert of any other health complications you might be encountering.
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03
Mar
2022

Lineups At Pharmacies For Free COVID-19 Rapid-Test Kits

by Cindy E. Harnett - Times Colonist March 3rd, 2022 in Media
Pharmacist Vikram Bawa was waiting for more supplies of rapid COVID tests on Tuesday after handing out about 300 packs since Friday, when the distribution of the free tests to people age 70 and older began in parts of BC.
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02
Mar
2022

Pharmacies Busy Distributing Free Rapid Tests For Seniors

by Adrian Lam - Times Colonist March 2nd, 2022 in Media
Pharmacy manager Megan St. John, right, gives a COVID-19 test kit to Susan Underwood at Fort Royal Pharmacy on Oak Bay Avenue.
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23
Dec
2021

It Shouldn’t be This Hard to Get a Booster Shot

by Kori Sidaway - chek News December 23rd, 2021 in Media
At Oak Bay’s Fort Royal Pharmacy, a last-minute delivery means a safer holiday season for many. “We received over 500 doses of the Moderna for the booster program and we opened up our slots today and pretty much filled up within five minutes,” said Hans Bawa, who manages Fort Pharmacy Oak Bay.
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12
May
2021

Several Victoria Pharmacies Receive Additional Supply Of Astrazeneca Vaccines

by CFAX 1070 May 12th, 2021 in Media
Several local pharmacies are getting surprise doses of AstraZeneca this week. Hans Bawa, co-owner of the Fort Royal Pharmacy in Oak Bay, spoke with Al about how they're going to use these extra doses.
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