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Prescription Medication

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There are many common, minor illnesses or conditions our pharmacist can assess and write you a prescription for. Walk-Ins may be acceptable or book an appointment to speak to our pharmacist today.

Minor Ailments: Prescriptions

CONDITIONS

Bladder/Urinary Tract Infection

(Uncomplicated UTI)

kidneys/ureters/bladder/urethra

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

Allergies/Stuffy Nose

(Allergic rhinitis)

hayfever/seasonal allergies

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

Pink Eye

(Conjunctivitis)

allergic/bacterial/viral

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

Menstrual Pain

(Dysmenorrhea)

cramps/throbbing

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

Piles / Swollen Rectal Vessels

(Hemmorhoids)

fissures/enlarged vessels

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

Skin Infection

(Impetigo)

contagious bacterial skin infection

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

Cold Sores

(Oral Herpes Labialis)

herpes simplex virus (HSV)

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

Oral Fungal Infection

(Oral Thrush)

oropharyngeal candidiasis

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

Skin Rash

(Dermatitis)

allergic/atopic/contact/diaper/seborreic

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

Heartburn/Acid Reflux

(Dyspepsia)

gastroesophageal reflux disease (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

Muscle Aches & Pains

(Musculoskeletal injury)

sprains/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

Insect Bites & Itch

(Papular urticaria)

eg. mosquito, duck mite, spider, bee/wasp

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

Tick Bite

(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)

Acne

(Acne Vulgaris)

blackheads/whiteheads/pustules/pimples

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Skin Infections

(Fungal Infections)

onychomycosis/tinea corporis/

tinea cruris/tinea pedis

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Headache

(Cephalagia)

migraine/tension-type/cluster

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Mouth Sores

(Oral Ulcers)

canker sores/aphthous ulcers

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Shingles

(Herpes zoster)

chicken pox virus

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Nicotine Dependency

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Worm Infections

(Helminthiasis)

threadworms/pinworms

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Vaginal Infection or Itch

(Vaginal Candidiasis)

vulvovaginal candidiasis/candidal vaginitis

You may experience some of the symptoms below:

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Minor Ailments: Services
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After a minor illness assessment, our pharmacist will advise you on how to best manage the illness. The Pharmacist may prescribe a treatment, recommend an over-the-counter treatment option, recommend self-care strategies, or refer you for further assessment.

Please note that registering for this assessment service does not guarantee a prescription.

Based on the pharmacist’s assessment and professional judgment, the treatment plan may include referral to another healthcare professional.

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