Did you know that your local pharmacist is able to prescribe you medications for some minor ailments and preventable diseases? With a shortage of physicians in the province right now, this is a good time to visit Shorewell and see how a pharmacist can help you.
Meet the Pharmacist Schedule
From Monday-Friday of every week, one of our locations within the city is offering times for you to meet a pharmacist. While there is a fee associated with seeing a pharmacist, it’s a great alternative as they are available when you can’t see your family physician.
What Pharmacists can Prescribe for:
Prescribing for a Minor Ailment – Minor Ailments Approved by the Board
- Acne, mild
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atopic Dermatitis, mild-moderate
- Callouses and Corns
- Cold Sores
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dandruff and Seborrhea
- Diarrhea (non-infectious)
- Dry Eye
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Emergency Contraception
- Fungal Skin Infections (including Athlete’s Foot)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Headache, mild
- Hemorrhoids
- Impetigo
- Insomnia, mild
- Joint Pain, mild
- Musculoskeletal Pain, mild
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Oral Candidiasis
- Pinworms
- Smoking Cessation
- Upper Respiratory Conditions, mild (cough, nasal congestion, sore throat)
- Urticaria, mild (including bites and stings)
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Viral Skin Infections (common and flat warts)
Prescribing for a Preventable Diseases – Preventable Diseases Approved by the Board
- Cholera (oral, inactivated vaccine for traveller’s diarrhea prophylaxis)
- Diphtheria
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
- Hepatitis A2
- Hepatitis B2
- Herpes Zoster (shingles)2
- Human Papillomavirus
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningococcus
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Pneumococcus
- Poliomyelitis
- Rotavirus
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Varicella Zoster (chicken pox)2