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Minor Ailments

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Treatment is Just Around the Corner​

Now Prescribing for Minor Ailments, Most people recognize the discomfort and inconvenience of minor health conditions. Minor ailments can have a significant impact on your daily life. Thankfully, many of these conditions don’t require a trip to the doctor and can be effectively treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, advice, and in some cases your pharmacist may provide a prescription for the treatment of minor ailments.

As of October 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 19 minor ailments that include:

Acne

Allergic rhinitis

Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)

Diaper dermatitis

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Herpes labialis (cold sores)

Insect bites and urticaria (hives)

Musculoskeletal sprains and strains

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy

Pinworms and threadworms

Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores)

Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)

Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)

Dysmenorrhea

Hemorrhoids

Impetigo

Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease

Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies. Additional criteria include:

Usually a short-term condition

Lab results aren’t usually required

Low risk of treatment masking underlying conditions

No medication or medical history red flags that could suggest a more serious condition

Only minimal or short-term follow-up is required

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