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1. Minor Ailments, Self-Care Conditions and Other Diseases
Did you know that your pharmacist can prescribe for many minor ailments and self-care conditions?
Your pharmacist may be able to help you treat the following conditions:
- Acne (Mild)
- Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever, seasonal allergies)
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Cold Sore
- Conjunctivitis (eye infections)
- Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection in women)
- Diaper Rash
- Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
- Emergency Contraception
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Headache
- Hemorrhoids
- Hormonal Contraception
- Impetigo
- Insect Bites
- Muscle Strains and Sprains
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Onychomycosis (nail fungus)
- Oral Aphthous Ulcer (Canker Sores)
- Oral Thrush
- Recurrent Genital Herpes
- Shingles
- Tinea Infection (Athlete’s Foot, Ringworm & Jock Itch)
- Nicotine Cessation
Other Diseases
- Influenza Treatment
- COVID-19 (i.e. PaxlovidTM) Treatment
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention
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Further information is available from the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
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2. Pharmacy Care Pilot Project
- The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a pharmacy care pilot project to give patients access to more health care options.
- The one-year project gives specific pharmacists authority to assess and prescribe for some chronic conditions.
- Expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists optimizes their skills, improves patient care and builds capacity within our health care system – leading to greater access for patients and better health outcomes.
- Work is ongoing to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists across the province.