Pharmacist Prescribing Minor Ailment Appointment
Pharmacists in BC now have the authority to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications for minor ailments and contraception.
Pharmacists in BC now have the authority to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications for minor ailments and contraception.
The workflow and staffing levels of Common Good Pharmacy were specifically designed with pharmacist prescribing in mind. In B.C. Pharmacists can prescribe for various minor ailments including:
Digestive Conditions
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Pinworms and Threadworms
Ear, Eye and Mouth
Allergies
Canker Sores
Cold Sores
Oral Thrush
Pink Eye
Skin Conditions
Acne
Athlete’s Foot
Dandruff
Diaper Rash
Insect Bites and Hives
Jock Itch
Nail Fungus
Ringworm
Shingles (Treatment)
Skin Infections (Impetigo)
Skin Irritations (Dermatitis)
Urinary and Reproductive Conditions
Birth Control
Emergency Contraception
Menstrual (Period) Cramps
Urinary Tract Infection
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Other
Headache
Muscle Strains or Sprains
For a detailed list of medication classes a pharmacist can prescribe visit: https://www.bcpharmacists.org/ppmac
Walk-ins welcome!