Ontario pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for nine additional minor ailments, expanding access to front-line care in communities across the province.
The change is intended to help residents receive timely treatment for uncomplicated conditions without first visiting a doctor or emergency department. A pharmacist may still refer a patient to another health professional when symptoms are severe, unusual or outside the permitted scope.
Patients should bring their health card and a current medication list, and should call the pharmacy ahead to confirm service availability.
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