Our pharmacists assess minor illnesses.
Our pharmacists are here for you when you have a minor illness. In Ontario, pharmacists can assess and write you prescriptions for 19 common minor illnesses.
Our pharmacists can write prescriptions for 19 minor illnesses.* The assessment is free with your Ontario Health Card.
Our pharmacists can write prescriptions 19 minor illnesses/conditions:
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hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
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oral thrush (candidal stomatitis)
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pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral)
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dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
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menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
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acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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hemorrhoids
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Cold sores (herpes labialis)
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Impetigo (bacterial skin infections)
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Insect bites and hives
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Tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease)
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sprains and strains (musculoskeletal)
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urinary tract infections (UTIS)
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Starting October 1, 2023:
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Acne (mild)
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Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores)
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Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash)
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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)
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Pinworms and threadworms
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Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
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*if warranted. Cost of prescriptions extra.
Will a minor illness assessment always result in a prescription?
Not always! The outcome depends on your assessment with the pharmacist.
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If the pharmacist feels confident that the symptoms of your condition merit a prescription, the pharmacist will prescribe the appropriate medication for you.
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However, in some cases, your symptoms may not meet the criteria for a prescription.
In these cases, the pharmacist may recommend an over-the-counter product to treat your condition or refer you to your doctor or a local walk-in clinic if it is more serious.