When the Holidays Disrupt Your Medications

The winter holiday season is full of family, travel, and celebration, but it’s also when schedules get messy and clinics often reduce hours. It’s easy to forget a prescription refill, misplace a bottle while travelling, or realize too late that you’ve run out of an essential medication.

For many Albertans, this causes stress. But thanks to pharmacist prescribing in Alberta, running low doesn’t have to mean going without. At UPharmacy, our pharmacists are equipped to help during those gaps, even when your doctor’s office is closed. 
 

How UPharmacy Helps When You Run Out

1. Pharmacist Prescription Renewals 

If your regular prescription has expired or you’ve run out while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, our pharmacists can renew many common medications right away. This includes treatments for chronic conditions like blood pressure, asthma, and diabetes, as well as birth control or allergy medications.

2. Assessing and Prescribing When You're Sick 

Got flu symptoms, sore throat, or a lingering cough? UPharmacy pharmacists can assess your condition and, in many cases, prescribe treatment. This keeps you from waiting days for a clinic to reopen — and helps you start feeling better sooner.

3. Compounded Solutions When Medications Are Unavailable 

If your usual medication is on backorder or not available in the format you need (such as liquid or topical), UPharmacy’s compounding pharmacists can prepare a customized alternative. This is especially helpful during flu season or for pediatric and senior patients.

4. Walk-Ins and Virtual Access 

You don’t need to schedule weeks in advance. UPharmacy offers walk-in assessments and virtual consults, so you can speak with a pharmacist when and where you need to, even during the holiday rush.

5. Travel Prep and Last-Minute Needs 

Heading out of town and forgot to top up your prescriptions? UPharmacy can help ensure you’re not caught without essential meds while away. We also provide refill support and delivery options if you’re staying within Alberta. 

Don't Let a Missed Refill Derail Your Health

The holidays are busy, but that doesn’t mean your care should suffer. UPharmacy is here to support you with prescription continuity, walk-in treatment, and personalized solutions if your medication isn’t available. Our pharmacists in Calgary and Edmonton are trained and authorized to bridge the gap when traditional care isn’t accessible.

From allergy support to flu season essentials, contact UPharmacy to get the care you need, when you need it most.