Pharmacists can prescribe for more than you think
If you need a prescription renewal, treatment for a common condition, vaccines for travel health, or even support to stop smoking, a pharmacist is able to help
Our pharmacists can assess and prescribe for:
Prescription renewals: All provinces
No refills? No problem. Our pharmacists can renew many types of prescriptions, and even adapt existing prescriptions to better meet your health care needs (where provincial scope allows).
Common conditions (minor illness): All provinces
Think you need a prescription? Pharmacists can assess and prescribe medication for many common conditions, where appropriate. Professional fees may apply for select services. Not sure if we can help? Ask a member of our pharmacy team. *In AB the pharmacist must have Additional Prescribing Authority.
Smoking cessation: All provinces
Want to stop smoking? Speak to a pharmacist about quitting. Whether it's your first time or a follow-up, all consultations are welcome. A pharmacist will provide counselling, create a quit plan, recommend nicotine replacement therapy with over-the-counter products or may prescribe medications. They will provide you with resources, help you to set goals and schedule follow up visits to assess your plan.
Hormonal contraception: BC, AB*, SK, NB, NS, NL, PE
Looking for birth control? Our pharmacists will assess to determine if hormonal contraception (birth control) is appropriate for you. If so, the pharmacist will prescribe a new hormonal contraception medication or continue your current medication. *In AB the pharmacist must have Additional Prescribing Authority.
Lyme disease prevention: AB, ON, NB, NS, NL, PE
If you have been bitten by a tick, the pharmacist can assess the need for treatment to help prevent Lyme disease. This includes assessing whether the bite was from a blacklegged tick, if the tick was removed in the previous 72 hours, attached for at least 36 hours, and there are symptoms of Lyme disease, such as a rash at the bite site. Please note the assessment does not include tick removal. Remove the tick and if possible, bring it with you in sealed clear plastic bag.
Immunizations: AB, SK, NB, NS, NL, PE
Stay up to date on your vaccines. Prior to giving you any injection or vaccine, the pharmacist will conduct an assessment to ensure it is appropriate for you. Some vaccines or injections may require a prescription, and, in many cases, pharmacists can write the prescription for you. Vaccines do not provide 100% protection.
Therapeutic substitutions: BC, AB, NB, NS, NL, PE
Pharmacist may substitute the drug prescribed with a different drug that is expected to have a similar therapeutic effect.
Travel health: AB, SK, NB, NS, PE
Planning a trip? Our pharmacists can help. Book a travel health consultation to get recommendations and immunizations specific to your travel destination to help keep you healthier during your travels.
Prescription adaptations: All provinces
Pharmacists may adapt a prescription by altering the dose, dosage form, regimen or administration to address your unique needs or circumstances.
Book an appointment today to develop your personalized care plan.
