Assessment & Prescribing

Assessment and Prescribing for Minor Ailments / $25

Pharmacists in Nova Scotia are now able to prescribe any prescription medication so long as it is being used to treat one of 32 minor ailments. This service includes an assessment of your condition, the writing of a prescription if applicable and follow-up from your pharmacist to ensure the medication is doing what it is supposed to do.

Some examples are listed below but please speak to your pharmacist about other conditions we can treat:

  • Smoking cessation
  • Cold sores
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Minor joint pain
  • Stomach problems