Minor Ailment Prescribing

 

Our pharmacists are readily available to be able to use their knowledge and training to treat and support our patients with their minor ailment concerns!

List of minor ailment conditions pharmacist can assess, recommend and prescribe treatments for;

• Bacterial skin infection (impetigo)

• Cold sores

• Eczema and allergic skin rash

• Heartburn and indigestion

• Hemorrhoids

• Insect bites and stings

• Joint and muscle pain

• Menstrual pain

• Nasal allergies (i.e., hay fever)

• Pink eye (due to allergies or bacteria)

• Thrush (fungal infection of the mouth)

• Tick bites (Lyme disease prevention)

• Urinary Tract Infection (uncomplicated)

Please click on the link below and book your appointment to see if your minor ailment qualifies for pharmacist intervention!

NOTE

Assessments are covered by OHIP, but resultant prescriptions may not be covered.

**Not all minor ailments can be safely managed by a pharmacist even if it falls in these categories. A referral will be made when necessary to the appropriate healthcare provider*