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The Relief You Need, When You Need It: Minor Ailments Prescriptions

Our pharmacy offers expert advice and prescriptions for minor ailments for our customers. As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments. Our pharmacists are highly trained and experienced in assessing and treating minor ailments. Our customers can feel confident in the quality of care they receive.

Get prescription for a minor ailment at RX Swift Pharmacy
Get prescribed by one of our pharmacists to treat a minor ailment

Prescriptions Are Available For Minor Ailments That Include:

  • Allergic rhinitis

  • Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)

  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)

  • Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)

  • Dysmenorrhea

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Herpes labialis (cold sores)

  • Impetigo

  • Insect bites and urticaria (hives)

  • Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease

  • Musculoskeletal sprains and strains

  • Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)

Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies.

Additional criteria include: 

  • Usually a short-term condition

  • Lab results aren’t usually required

  • Low risk of treatment masking underlying conditions

  • No medication or medical history red flags that could suggest a more serious condition

  • Only minimal or short-term follow-up is required

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