Minor Ailments
Our pharmacists are now offering Prescribing For Minor Ailments, please call the pharmacy to schedule an appointment. Kindly note that we will always strive to meet your needs, however, wait time for appointments depends on the pharmacist’s availability and discretion.
Our staff will be screening the requests to ensure that the condition in questions falls under the criteria set forth by the legislation.
Minor Ailments eligible for Pharmacist Prescribing:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
- Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Impetigo
- Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
- Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
- Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
- Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies. Additional criteria include:
- Usually a short-term condition
- Lab results aren’t usually required
- Low risk of treatment masking underlying conditions
- No medication or medical history red flags that could suggest a more serious condition
- Only minimal or short-term follow-up is required
. Having the legislated authority to prescribe for minor ailments does not mean all pharmacists must offer or provide this service.
Please refer to this document regarding commonly asked questions from patients about minor ailments prescribing.