Medical supplies

Medical supplies

Medical supplies refers to the non-durable disposable health care materials ordered or prescribed by a physician, which is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose and includes ostomy supplies, catheters, oxygen, and diabetic supplies. Examples of...
A prescription drug

A prescription drug

A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this...
Over the counter (OTC)

Over the counter (OTC)

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they contain ingredients that are safe and...
Travel Health

Travel Health

Some medications sold over-the-counter in Canada may require a prescription elsewhere and may cause problems if you are discovered with them in your possession at the border. Ask your pharmacist to label every medication before you leave. Keep all medications and...
Compliance Packaging

Compliance Packaging

Compounding pharmacies are types of pharmacies that prepare special medications by mixing (or compounding) raw ingredients. In the 1920’s and 30’s a majority of the medications were made by pharmacists for a specific patient. Today though, compounded...