Minor Ailment Appointment

Beschrijving van de dienst

Minor Ailments Prescribing Pharmacists in Ontario are authorized to prescribe certain drugs for treating specific minor ailments listed in Schedule 4 of O. Reg. 256/24 under the Pharmacy Act, 1991. The minor ailments currently listed in the regulations are: Acne (mild) Allergic rhinitis Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores) Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush) Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic, or viral) Dermatitis (atopic/eczema, allergic, or contact) Diaper dermatitis Dysmenorrhea Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hemorrhoids Herpes labialis (cold sores) Impetigo Insect bites and urticaria (hives) Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease Musculoskeletal sprains and strains Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy Pinworms and threadworms Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated) Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) Minor ailments are health conditional 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