Prescribing for Minor Conditions

Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe medication for minor conditions that do not require a doctor's visit*. Click your province below to view the list of applicable minor conditions.

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Prescribing For Minor Conditions

Conditions

British Columbia
- Acne (Mild)
- Bug Bites and Skin Rash
- Canker Sore
- Cold Sore
- Conjunctivitis
- Diaper Rash
- Fungal Infection
- Headaches (Mild)
- Hemorroids
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Impetigo
- Parasitic Worms
- Seasonnal Allergies
- Shingles
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Smoking Cessation
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
- Yeast Infection (vaginal)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Alberta
Pharmacists are able to prescribe for many minor ailments and to help manage chronic conditions. Speak to your pharmacist for more information. Some examples of common minor ailments include:
- Cold Sores
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Impetigo
- Insect Bites and Hives
- Nasal Allergies
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Pink Eye
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Sprains and Strains
- Tick Bites
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Manitoba
- Acne (Mild)
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Canker Sores
- Dandruff
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Hemorrhoids
- Morning Sickness
- Nasal Allergies
- Pain Management
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Ontario
- Cold Sores
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Impetigo
- Insect Bites and Hives
- Nasal Allergies
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Pink Eye
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Sprains and Strains
- Tick Bites
- Track Infection (UTI)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Saskatchewan
- Acne (Mild)
- Birth Control
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sores
- Diaper Rash
- Emergency Contraception
- Eye infection
- Flu
- Headaches
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Insect Bites
- Mild Covid
- Muscle Strain and Sprains
- Nail Fungus
- Nasal Allergies
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Shingles (painful skin rash)
- Skin irritation and Rashes
- Smoking Cessation
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
New Brunswick
- Acne (mild)
- Calluses and Corns
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sores
- Cough
- Dandruff
- Diarrhea
- Dry Eyes
- Emergency Contraception
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Headache (mild)
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hives and Welts (mild)
- Impetigo
- Indigestion or Upset Stomach
- Joint Pain (mild)
- Muscle Pain (mild)
- Nasal Allergies
- Nasal Congestion and Stuffy Nose
- Nausea
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Parasitic Worms
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Sleep Disorders (mild)
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
- Warts (excluding facial and genital)
- Yeast Infection (vaginal)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Nova Scotia
- Acne (Mild)
- Allergic Skin Reaction
- Birth Control
- Calluses and Corns
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sores
- Cough
- Dandruff
- Diarrhea
- Dry Eyes
- Eczema (mild to moderae)
- Emergency Contraception
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Headache (mild)
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hives (mild)
- Impetigo
- Joint Pain (mild)
- Muscle Pain (mild)
- Nasal Allergies
- Nasal Congestion and Stuffy Nose
- Nausea
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Parasitic Worms
- Shingles (painful skin rash)
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat
- Tick Bites
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
- Warts (excluding facial and genital)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Newfoundland
- Acne (Mild)
- Calluses and Corns
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sore
- Dandruff
- Diarrhea
- Dry Eyes
- Emergency Contraception
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD
- Headache (mild)
- Hemorrhoids
- Insect Bites and Hives
- Impetigo
- Joint Pain (mild)
- Muscle Pain (mild)
- Nasal Allergies
- Nausea
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Parasitic Worms
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat, Sinus Congestion and Cough
- Warts (excluding facial and genital)
- Yeast Infection (vaginal)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Prince Edward Island
- Acne (mild)
- Allergic Skin Rash
- Calluses or Corns
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sores (oral)
- Cough
- Dandruff
- Diarrhea
- Dry Eyes
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Emergency Contraception
- Headache (mild)
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Indigestion
- Insect Bites and Hives
- Joint Pain (mild)
- Muscle Pain (mild)
- Nasal Allergies
- Nasal Congestion and Stuffy Nose
- Nausea
- Oral Thrush
- Parasitic Worms
- Menstrual Pain
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI
- Warts (excluding facial and genital)
- Yeast Infection (vaginal)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Yukon
- Acne (Mild)
- Bug Bites and Skin Rash
- Canker Sore
- Cold Sore
- Diaper Rash
- Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Impetigo
- Oral Thrush
- Painful Menstruation
- Parasitic Worms
- Pink Eye
- Seasonal Allergies
- Shingles (painful skin rash)
- Skin Irritation and Rashes
- Strains and Sprains
- Urinary Track Infection (UTI)
- Yeast Infection (vaginal)
For more information, speak to your pharmacist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What medications can pharmacists prescribe?

Medications for certain minor conditions, such as allergies or skin irritations, which vary by province.
The pharmacist has the right to decide if the prescription is needed.

2. Do all pharmacists offer this service?

While all pharmacists can recommend over-the-counter treatments, only participating pharmacists in
certain provinces can prescribe medication. Ask your pharmacist if they offer this service.

3. Do I need to make an appointment?

Our pharmacies are independently owned and operated, so please check with your local participating
pharmacy to find out if you need to make an appointment.

4. What can I expect during my visit?

Your pharmacist will assess your condition and decide the best course of action, whether that be to prescribe
medication or make a referral to another health care provider.

5. Are there any fees?

In some provinces, the assessment is covered by your provincial health card. In other provinces, a fee for service may apply.
If a prescription is issued, prescription fees apply, just as prescriptions issued by a physician.

6. Will the pharmacist notify my doctor?

Pharmacists who prescribe medications are required to notify a patient’s primary care provider to support
continuity of care and treatment outcomes.

For more information, visit your province’s website or speak to your pharmacist.

The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by Guardian, I.D.A. and Remedy'sRx pharmacists. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy. These services are offered in participating pharmacies only. Certain fees and conditions may apply.

*The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.