Minor Illness and Common Condition Assessment

In Ontario, this service is publicly funded with no cost to Ontario residents with a valid health card. Pharmacists are able to assess the following minor ailments:

• Acne (mild)

• Allergic rhinitis

• Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)

• Canker sores (oral aphthae)

• Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)

• Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)

• Diaper dermatitis

• Dysmenorrhea

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Hemorrhoids

• Herpes labialis (cold sores)

• Impetigo

• Insect bites and urticaria (hives)

• Musculoskeletal sprains and strains

• Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

• Pinworms and threadworms

• Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease

• Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)

• Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

For more information, please visit the Ontario College of Pharmacists website.