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Pharmacist prescribing in Ontario
Feeling unwell? Skip the walk-in clinic.
Ontario pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for 28 common conditions, including new ones added in July 2026 like head lice, dry eye, warts and mild headaches. It's free with a valid Ontario health card, and you can usually leave with what you need the same day.
How it works
- Book a time or walk inBooking means less waiting. Walk-ins are welcome when a pharmacist is free.
- Talk with a pharmacistIn a private room, about your symptoms, history and the medications you take.
- Leave with a planIf you need a prescription, we fill it on the spot. We let your family doctor know.
The 28 conditions we can help with
- Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Cold sores
- Allergies and hay fever
- Nasal congestion and sinus symptoms
- Mild headache (tension-type)
- Dry eye
- Mild acne
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Dandruff
- Diaper rash
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Yeast infections
- Oral thrush
- Canker sores
- Insect bites and hives
- Tick bites (Lyme disease prevention)
- Head lice
- Ringworm
- Jock itch
- Warts (not on the face or genitals)
- Calluses and corns
- Impetigo
- Hemorrhoids
- Pinworms and threadworms
- Sprains and strains
- Menstrual cramps
- Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
Not sure if yours is on the list? Text us at 647-806-3784 and a pharmacist will tell you.
When to see a doctor or go to emergency instead: high fever, severe pain, trouble breathing, symptoms that keep getting worse, or anything that feels urgent. Call 911 in an emergency.
What to bring
- Your Ontario health card
- A list of the medications you take, or the bottles themselves
- Your drug plan card, if you have one