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Health guides
Plain answers from your pharmacists.
Short guides to the questions patients ask us most, written by the Oasis pharmacy team.
How do I test my blood sugar at home, and what is a good reading?
Step-by-step home blood sugar testing, plus Canadian target ranges in mmol/L before and after meals.
Blister packsWhat is a blister pack, and how does it work?
Blister packs sort your medications by day and time. At Oasis they're free for anyone who wants them, with your medications billed to ODB or your plan.
Minor ailmentsCan a pharmacist prescribe for a UTI in Ontario?
Yes, for many uncomplicated bladder infections. Here's how it works, what it costs, and when to see a doctor instead.
PrescriptionsHow to transfer your prescriptions to a new pharmacy
You don't have to call your old pharmacy. Here's what to send and how long it takes.
Medication reviewsWhat is a MedsCheck, and do I qualify?
A free one-on-one review of all your medications. Who qualifies in Ontario and what to bring.
CompoundingWhat is prescription compounding, and when do you need it?
Why some medications are made in the pharmacy, who they help, and how coverage works.
VaccinesWhere to get a free flu shot in Scarborough
Who qualifies for a free flu shot in Ontario, when to get it, and what to bring.