Minor Ailment Prescribing

                  

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Below is a table of minor ailments and which provinces allow for pharmacist prescribing.  Hyperlinks redirect to the University of Saskatchewan Guidelines for Minor Ailment Prescribing when available. Additional information for minor ailments can be found on RxTx.

 

                  

 

Minor Ailment

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Acne, Mild

Yes

Yes

Yes

Allergic Rhinitis/Hay Fever

 Yes

Yes

Yes

Birth Control (hormonal contraceptives)

Yes

No

No

Calluses and Corns

Yes

Yes

Yes

Contact/Allergic Dermatitis

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cough

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dandruff

Yes

Yes

Yes

Diaper Dermatitis (Irritant Contact Dermatitis, Candida)

No No No

Dysmenorrhea

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dyspepsia

Yes

Yes

Yes

Emergency Contraception

Yes

Yes

Yes

Erectile dysfunction

No

No

No

Fungal Nail Infections (Onychomycosis)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Yes

Yes

Yes

Headache (Mild)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hemorrhoids

Yes

Yes

Yes

Herpes Simplex (cold sores)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Impetigo

Yes

Yes

No

Influenza

No

No

No

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)

Yes

Yes

Yes

 Eczema (atopic dermatitis, Mild to Moderate)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mild Urticaria (including hives, bites, and stings)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Minor Joint Pain

Yes

Yes

Yes

Minor Muscle Pain

Yes

Yes

Yes

Minor Sleep Disorders

Yes

Yes

Yes

Nasal Congestion

Yes

Yes

Yes

Nausea

Yes

Yes

Yes

Non-infectious Diarrhea

Yes

Yes

Yes

Oral Fungal Infections (thrush)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Oral Ulcers (canker sores)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)

Yes Yes Yes

Shingles

Yes

No

No

Smoking Cessation/Nicotine Dependence

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sore Throat

Yes

Yes

Yes

Superficial Bacterial Skin Infections

Yes

Yes

Yes

Threadworms and Pinworms

Yes

Yes

Yes

Urinary Tract Infection (uncomplicated)

Yes

Yes

No

Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Warts (excluding facial and genital)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Xerophthalmia (dry eyes)

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

Published: 01 Jun 2015

Revised: 25 Oct 2020