Minor Ailments Prescription

Minor Ailments Prescription service is a valuable healthcare service provided by pharmacies in Ontario. This service allows pharmacists to prescribe medications for minor health conditions, such as colds, flu, allergies, and minor infections. This service is designed to provide patients with quick and convenient access to the medications they need for minor ailments, without the need for an appointment with a physician.

At our pharmacy, we offer a comprehensive Minor Ailments Prescription service, with experienced pharmacists who are able to diagnose and treat a range of minor health conditions. Patients can visit our pharmacy and receive a consultation with one of our pharmacists, who will evaluate their symptoms and determine the appropriate course of treatment.

This may include a prescription for medication or advice on self-care measures.

Why Our Pharmacy?

By providing this service, we are able to help more people receive the care they need for minor health conditions, while also reducing the burden on the healthcare system.

We Are Authorized To Prescribe For:

  • Acne
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores)
  • Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
  • Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
  • Diaper dermatitis
  • 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
  • Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
  • Pinworms and threadworms
  • Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

The following conditions may be helped by a pharmacy: piles (haemorrhoids) and constipation. fever, dry eyes, and allergic reactions (such as welts, stings, and bites) aches and pains, such as toothaches, backaches, migraines, and earaches. vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and threadworms.

Only Ontarians who have a current Ontario health number qualify for publicly supported minor illness services from a qualified pharmacy.