prescriptions

To offer Ontarians more convenient choices for accessing health care, Ontario has expanded the list of common ailments pharmacists can assess and prescribe certain medications.

These common ailments are:

• hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
• oral thrush (candidal stomatitis)
• pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral)
• dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
• menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD))
• hemorrhoids
• cold sores (herpes labialis)
• impetigo
• insect bites and hives
• tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease)
• sprains and strains (musculoskeletal)
• urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• acne
• canker sores
• diaper rash
• yeast infections
• parasitic works (pinworms and threadworms)
• nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Prescribing is optional. Contact your pharmacy before visiting and remember to bring your health card.

Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/pharmacies for more information on the types of health care services you can get through your local pharmacy.