Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
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We are the advocacy body for over 1,500 pharmacy professionals in Nova Scotia, dedicated to advancing the practice of pharmacy and improving the health of our community.
February is Heart Month. Pharmacy teams can help you keep your heart healthy. From medications to lifestyle counselling, connect with your pharmacy team – they take your health to heart! #HeartHealth
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
February is Heart Month. Pharmacy teams can help you keep your heart healthy. From medications to lifestyle counselling, connect with your pharmacy team – they take your health to heart! #HeartHealth
What do you call an angry carrot? A steamed veggie. #FridayFun
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
What do you call an angry carrot? A steamed veggie. #FridayFun
There are lots of reasons why to quit smoking! Find a pharmacy near you that can help you quit or reduce the habit: pans.ns.ca/find
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
There are lots of reasons why to quit smoking! Find a pharmacy near you that can help you quit or reduce the habit: pans.ns.ca/find
On refrigerate medications as directed. Storing medications in the fridge that do not need to be may reduce their effectiveness. #QuickTipTuesday
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
On refrigerate medications as directed. Storing medications in the fridge that do not need to be may reduce their effectiveness. #QuickTipTuesday
Myth: Smoking relieves stress.
Reality: Smoking provides only a temporary fix for nicotine withdrawal, which can be mistaken for stress. In the long term, smokers tend to have higher anxiety and stress levels than non-smokers. Quitting can lead to feeling more relaxed overall. #MythBustingMonday
Reality: Smoking provides only a temporary fix for nicotine withdrawal, which can be mistaken for stress. In the long term, smokers tend to have higher anxiety and stress levels than non-smokers. Quitting can lead to feeling more relaxed overall. #MythBustingMonday
January 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Myth: Smoking relieves stress.
Reality: Smoking provides only a temporary fix for nicotine withdrawal, which can be mistaken for stress. In the long term, smokers tend to have higher anxiety and stress levels than non-smokers. Quitting can lead to feeling more relaxed overall. #MythBustingMonday
Reality: Smoking provides only a temporary fix for nicotine withdrawal, which can be mistaken for stress. In the long term, smokers tend to have higher anxiety and stress levels than non-smokers. Quitting can lead to feeling more relaxed overall. #MythBustingMonday
What does your prescription label actually MEAN? Learn more here: https://pans.ns.ca/prescription-labels-how-read-them
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
What does your prescription label actually MEAN? Learn more here: https://pans.ns.ca/prescription-labels-how-read-them
Quitting is a team sport! Your pharmacy team can help you quit smoking. Learn more here: https://pans.ns.ca/quit-or-reduce-smoking-nicotine-products
January 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Quitting is a team sport! Your pharmacy team can help you quit smoking. Learn more here: https://pans.ns.ca/quit-or-reduce-smoking-nicotine-products
Why did the germ cross the microscope? To get to the other slide. #FridayFun🔬
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Why did the germ cross the microscope? To get to the other slide. #FridayFun🔬
Pharmacy teams are effective in helping their patients reduce nicotine use by providing behavioural counselling, creating quit plans, recommending nicotine replacement therapy and scheduling follow-up visits. Find a pharmacy that can help with nicotine dependence by visiting pans.ns.ca/find
January 22, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Pharmacy teams are effective in helping their patients reduce nicotine use by providing behavioural counselling, creating quit plans, recommending nicotine replacement therapy and scheduling follow-up visits. Find a pharmacy that can help with nicotine dependence by visiting pans.ns.ca/find
Drinking alcohol can dramatically worsen the side effects of many medications. #QuickTipTuesday
January 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Drinking alcohol can dramatically worsen the side effects of many medications. #QuickTipTuesday
Myth: The damage from smoking is already done and it's too late to quit.
Reality: The body starts to heal the moment you stop smoking. Within a year, your risk of heart attack drops by half, and after five years, your risk of stroke is the same as a non-smoker's. #MythBustingMonday
Reality: The body starts to heal the moment you stop smoking. Within a year, your risk of heart attack drops by half, and after five years, your risk of stroke is the same as a non-smoker's. #MythBustingMonday
January 19, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Myth: The damage from smoking is already done and it's too late to quit.
Reality: The body starts to heal the moment you stop smoking. Within a year, your risk of heart attack drops by half, and after five years, your risk of stroke is the same as a non-smoker's. #MythBustingMonday
Reality: The body starts to heal the moment you stop smoking. Within a year, your risk of heart attack drops by half, and after five years, your risk of stroke is the same as a non-smoker's. #MythBustingMonday
What involved in filling a prescription? Learn more: https://pans.ns.ca/public/pharmacy-services/filling-prescription-dispensing
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
What involved in filling a prescription? Learn more: https://pans.ns.ca/public/pharmacy-services/filling-prescription-dispensing
What do solids, liquids, and gases all have in common? They all matter! #FridayFun
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
What do solids, liquids, and gases all have in common? They all matter! #FridayFun
Did you know? Smoking harms the immune system and can make the body less successful at fighting off viruses.
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Did you know? Smoking harms the immune system and can make the body less successful at fighting off viruses.
Who’s on your pharmacy team? Learn more about their roles and how they work together to support your health. https://pans.ns.ca/your-community-pharmacy-team
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Who’s on your pharmacy team? Learn more about their roles and how they work together to support your health. https://pans.ns.ca/your-community-pharmacy-team
Drink more water! Hydration is key to avoiding urinary tract infections (UTIs). #QuickTipTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Drink more water! Hydration is key to avoiding urinary tract infections (UTIs). #QuickTipTuesday
It's National Pharmacists' Day!
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
It's National Pharmacists' Day!
Did you know? Tobacco smoke interacts with medications by influencing the absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of other drugs.
We really need to stop talking about mitosis. It’s such a divisive issue. #FridayFun
We really need to stop talking about mitosis. It’s such a divisive issue. #FridayFun
January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Did you know? Tobacco smoke interacts with medications by influencing the absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of other drugs.
We really need to stop talking about mitosis. It’s such a divisive issue. #FridayFun
We really need to stop talking about mitosis. It’s such a divisive issue. #FridayFun
Did you know? Tobacco smoke interacts with medications by influencing the absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of other drugs.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Did you know? Tobacco smoke interacts with medications by influencing the absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of other drugs.
Over 70% of Canadians who have ever been smokers have now quit. You can too! Learn how your pharmacy can help you here: https://pans.ns.ca/quit-or-reduce-smoking-nicotine-products
January 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Over 70% of Canadians who have ever been smokers have now quit. You can too! Learn how your pharmacy can help you here: https://pans.ns.ca/quit-or-reduce-smoking-nicotine-products
Our pharmacy community is mourning Glenn Rodrigues, pharmacist and PANS team member whose passion for advancing pharmacy practice, supporting professionals, & improving patient care won't be forgotten: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-dartmouth/obituaries/glenn-dwayne-rodrigues/153340.html
January 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Our pharmacy community is mourning Glenn Rodrigues, pharmacist and PANS team member whose passion for advancing pharmacy practice, supporting professionals, & improving patient care won't be forgotten: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-dartmouth/obituaries/glenn-dwayne-rodrigues/153340.html
There are online resources to help you quit smoking. Learn more: https://tobaccofree.novascotia.ca/ #QuickTipTuesday
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
There are online resources to help you quit smoking. Learn more: https://tobaccofree.novascotia.ca/ #QuickTipTuesday
This year, put 'Quit smoking' at the top of your New Year's resolution list. 🎉 Find a pharmacy that can help you quit or reduce your nicotine dependency by visiting pans.ns.ca/find
January 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
This year, put 'Quit smoking' at the top of your New Year's resolution list. 🎉 Find a pharmacy that can help you quit or reduce your nicotine dependency by visiting pans.ns.ca/find
What do computers like to eat? Micro-chips! #FridayFun
January 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
What do computers like to eat? Micro-chips! #FridayFun
What pharmacies are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Visit https://pans.ns.ca/holidayhours to find out!
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What pharmacies are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Visit https://pans.ns.ca/holidayhours to find out!