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Primary Care Clinic

Pharmacist-led care for minor illnesses, chronic disease management, and prescription renewals covered by Nova Scotia.

Services provided at a pharmacist-led clinic are covered by a valid Nova Scotia Health Card.

Clinic hours change weekly. Please follow the booking button to find out your clinics hours.

Bedford Primary Care Clinic

902-407-4373

535 Larry Uteck Blvd
Bedford, Nova Scotia B3M 0E3

Elmsdale Primary Care Clinic

902-883-2227

269 Highway 214, Unit 180
Elmsdale, NS B2S 1K1

Shubenacadie (Strep Testing Only)

(902) 758-2228

2815 Main Street
Shubenacadie, NS, B0N 2H0

Shubenacadie Guardian is not a full service Primary Care Site. Strep testing is funded and available at no cost to those with a valid NS Health Card”.  

1. Minor Illnesses 

Includes all minor ailments plus more complex presentations, such as:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
  • Sinus infections
  • Strep throat (full assessment + testing)
  • Shingles (assessment + antivirals)
  • Skin infections (mild/moderate)
  • Ear infections (selected cases)

2. Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing assessment, prescribing & follow-up for:

  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Dyslipidemia

3. Advanced Prescribing

  • Initiate new prescriptions
  • Adjust doses
  • Change therapies based on assessment
  • Renew chronic medications with structured follow-up

4. Point of Care Testing

  • Blood pressure
  • Blood glucose

5. Reproductive & Preventive Care

  • Contraception assessment & prescribing
  • STI related assessments 
  • Preventive health counselling

6. Mental Health & Addictions 

  • Medication support
  • Monitoring
  • Referral coordination

7. Care Planning & Follow Up

  • Scheduled appointments
  • Care plans
  • Referrals to:
    • Physicians
    • NPs
    • Other health services

Prescription Management

Manage your prescriptions through the PharmaConnectTM App.

Access your prescriptions anywhere and manage all of your family’s health needs with a single account.

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