Canadian Pharmacist

Milk thistle is commonly touted as a cure for hep C. When sifting through information on hep C, it doesn’t take long to find positive claims surrounding milk thistle and...

Most people have heard of Vitamin D, also commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin”. Vitamin D is a vitamin found in certain food. It can also be made by our...

Mavyret, or Maviret, is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hep C. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: glecaprevir and pibrentasvir). Over 90% of people are able to achieve a...

If you have chronic hep C, chances are your doctor has recommended that you receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on where you live, you may have already been vaccinated. In...

Fibrosis is the scarring that occurs in the liver as a result of repeated injury. When scarring occurs, the liver no longer works the way it should, leading to toxin...

This is part 2 of the Ask a Pharmacist Series, where a pharmacist answers questions from members of our community. View part 1 here.Answer: There are four known stages of liver...

Some pharmacists specialize in hepatitis C treatment and have ample experience in medication side effects and management. Having a pharmacist like this as part of your health care team can...

Pharmacists have been ranked as the most trusted healthcare professionals for years. Many people view their pharmacists as trustworthy and reliable. It is no surprise that some people spend more...

Hepatitis C in children is uncommon. However, there are still 11 million children infected in the world. To put that number into perspective, it is equal to the entire population...

When people think of vampires, they typically don’t think of hepatitis C. Vampire disease is a skin condition also known as porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT). PCT is an extrahepatic manifestation...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called NAFLD, is the buildup of fat in the liver. NAFLD is the most common liver condition in the United States; As obesity and diabetes...

The idea of undergoing a liver transplant can be frightening; however, the idea of undergoing a liver transplant and being treated for Hepatitis C is enough to make anyone feel...

Receiving a hepatitis C diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind. The testing leading up to the diagnosis is confusing and can be difficult to interpret. Furthermore, it may not be...

Read Part 1 here Viral load testing detects the amount of hepatitis C virus that is found in the blood. Viral load testing is also referred to as HCV RNA...

Last year, a hepatitis C prescription was sent to my pharmacy from an infectious disease clinic. The clinic noted that this was a new patient to our pharmacy. I then...

The holidays are intended to be a period of relaxation, joy, and love. However, for some people, holidays may instead bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness. The holiday...

Epclusa is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hepatitis C infection. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Over 90% of people are able to achieve a cure...

A few days ago, I noticed a story featured on the front page of the University of Alberta website that caught my eye: University of Alberta virologist, Michael Houghton, is...

People with hepatitis C are at an increased risk of dental complications. This is a result of the virus' impact on the individual's nutrition, immune system, and lifestyle. To exacerbate...

It's likely you've heard of vitamin B12's many benefits. We hear claims that it improves memory, provides a burst of energy, and improves mood. In addition, B12 is also touted...