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Pharmacist-Led Minor Conditions Minute Clinic

MINOR AILMENTS

MINOR AILMENTS

Medication for minor ailments

Starting January 1, 2023, patients across Ontario can visit their local pharmacist to assess and prescribe medication for minor conditions, such as pink eye, eczema, and urinary tract infections. These conditions are called minor ailments. They are common, uncomplicated, and short-term health conditions that can be diagnosed and managed with minimal treatment and self-care at home.

Conditions that can be prescribed for include:

ALLERGIES
(Allergic Rhinitis)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Sneezing

Stuffy nose or runny nose

Itchy nose, eye, or throat

Typically, more than 7 days of continuous symptoms

ORAL THRUSH

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

White or creamy-white spots / patches on the lips, inside of mouth, tongue and / or the roof of the mouth

Cottage cheese-like appearance

Patches can be scraped off

Dry mouth and / or loss of taste

PINK EYE
(Conjunctivitis)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Eye redness and difficulty opening eyes in the morning

Appearance of sticky or watery fluids from the eye

Mild scratching, itching, or burning sensation

Bright lights hurt your eyes

DERMATITIS
(Atopic, Eczema)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Dry, red, and itchy skin

Cracked and oozed blisters

Darker or lighter patches of skin

Scaly and patchy skin

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Pain and cramps in the lower abdominal area

Pain in the lower back and starting a few hours before onset of a period

Pain can last a few hours to days

ACID REFLUX (GERD)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Burping / stomach acid rise from the stomach into the mouth

Burning feeling in the stomach or lower chest rising to the neck

Trouble getting a good night's sleep because of heartburn

Pain in the middle of the upper stomach area

Nausea

HEMORRHOIDS

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Itching, burning or swollen (with or without pain) around the anal / rectum area

Bright red blood during / after bowel movement

Constipation and difficulty in having a bowel movement

Presence of a lump in the anal / rectum area

COLD SORES

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Rash or bump around border of the lip

Presence of clear, sticky fluid around the rash

Itching, tingling, or burning may lead to the rash

Redness or inflamed skin around the rash

IMPETIGO

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Bump that changes into a blister surrounded by rash

Yellow discharge that dries to form a "golden" or "honey-colored" crust

Can affect face, arms or legs

INSECT BITES AND HIVES

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Small bump or blister. May feel pain, itching, redness or swelling.

Feeling of a sharp burning pain which can sting

UTI's
(Urinary Tract Infections)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Frequent urination, pain while urinating and difficulty holding in urine

Pain in lower abdomen and a small amount of blood in the urine

Absence of vaginal discharge

Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

NOTE: Pharmacists can only assess and prescribe for Females.

TICK BITES
(Prevention of Lyme Disease)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Tick bite by black-legged tick

A red lump present, but swelling, blistering, bruising, itching or other infections may develop

Mild allergic reaction (hives, rash, and light swelling at the bite site)

MUSCLE ACHES AND PAIN
(Sprains and Strains)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Pain, swelling or tenderness (light to medium)

Redness or bruising

Limited motion and muscle weakness

Injury is associated with overworking or muscle / joint injured

COVID-19 (PAXLOVID)

To obtain a Paxlovid prescription, please review the steps below:

You must have tested positive for COVID-19.

Determine your eligibility to receive a Paxlovid prescription. Please visit the government of Ontario website HERE for eligibility details.

Book a virtual appointment or a phone consultation to get assessed by a Pharmacist and receive a prescription for Paxlovid.

Your Pharmacy team will coordinate with you how to receive the prescription.

Vaginal Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance

Itching, burning and pain during urination and/or sexual intercourse

Rash and redness of vaginal area

Morning Sickness (Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Nausea or vomiting at any time of the day due to pregnancy

Not able to keep food or drink down for more than 12 hours

Acne (Mild)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Presence of whiteheads and blackheads

Small red bumps and pimples with pus

Less than 30 total bumps/pimples and not all are inflamed (red in appearance)

Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Rashes and redness around the diaper area of babies and toddlers for more than 3 days.

Pain and crying while urinating, diaper changes and during defecating.

Can affect the sleep pattern

Canker sores (Oral Aphthous Ulcer)

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Painful and shallow White- or cream-coloured ulcers with a raised red border that are round or oval

Presence of ulcers inside cheeks, lips, sides of tongue, roof, and floor of the mouth

Less than 1cm in diameter

Threadworms and Pinworms

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

Detection of worms in stool or near anus

Anal itching, especially at night

Restless sleep

There may be itching in your vaginal area if adult worms move there

Feeling irritable and having trouble concentrating

Abdominal pain that comes and goes

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