Minor Ailment Prescribing Pharmacy
This minor ailment prescribing pharmacy service supports eligible patients with symptom assessment, self-care guidance, prescribing when appropriate, or referral for further care when needed.
How Minor Ailment Prescribing Can Help
Our pharmacists can assess eligible minor ailments, discuss self-care options, prescribe when appropriate, and help you understand when another healthcare provider or urgent care is the right next step.
This website is not monitored for emergencies. For severe symptoms, urgent medical concerns, or emergencies, call 9-1-1 or seek urgent medical care. For prescription-specific questions, call the pharmacy directly.
Pharmacists in B.C. can assess eligible minor ailments. Depending on the assessment, support may include self-care guidance, prescribing when appropriate, or referral for further care.
- • Mild acne
- • Cold sores
- • Pink eye
- • Canker sores
- • Impetigo
- • Thrush
- • Skin rashes and dermatitis
- • Allergies and hay fever
- • Headaches
- • Heartburn
- • Hemorrhoids
- • Upset stomach and indigestion
- • Menstrual pain
- • Fungal infections
- • Pinworms
- • Shingles
- • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
- • Vaginal yeast infection
- • Hives, itching, and bug bites
- • Sprains and strains
- • Nicotine dependence
- • Your visit may result in self-care advice, a prescription, or a referral for further assessment.
- • In-person assessment for B.C. residents is covered.
- • Bring government-issued ID and your Personal Health Number when possible.