Tag - prescriptions

Ontario pharmacists can now treat many minor illnesses

(NC) You may have heard that pharmacists can now write prescriptions for common conditions like allergies, pink eye and heartburn. This sounds quick and convenient, but what does it mean? Can you just show up at the pharmacy counter with a problem? Here are the answers to these and some other top questions: What is a minor...

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5 common ailments you can treat at the pharmacy

(NC) When a condition feels like “not that big of a deal,” it can discourage us from getting treatment, especially if that means waiting a few days to see your doctor. But that’s a mistake – even when an illness seems minor, it still deserves care. Your treatment options also just got wider: Ontario pharmacists are now able to...

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