Pharmacist Prescribing Services

Allergic Dermatitis
Skin rash, skin allergy, itchy rash

Nasal allergy
Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, post-nasal drip, sneezing, nasal congestion, chronic runny nose

Urticaria
Bug bites, itchy rash, hives, weals, welts

Foot fungus
Athlete’s foot

Oral thrush
Candidal stomatitis, oral yeast infection, oral fungal infection

Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
UTI, bladder infection

Rhinitis (allergic, vasomotor)
Nasal allergy, hay fever, non-allergy runny nose, post-nasal drip, sneezing, nasal congestion, chronic runny nose

Canker sores
Oral ulcers, aphthous ulcers

Oral thrush
Candidal stomatitis, oral yeast infection, oral fungal infection

Hemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids, piles

Canker sores
Oral ulcers, aphthous ulcers

Acne
Acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, zits

Dermatitis (allergic, atopic, irritant, seborrhoeic)
Eczema, skin rash, skin allergy, itchy rash, dandruff, psoriasis

Foot fungus
Athlete’s foot

Hemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids, piles

Urticaria
Bug bites, itchy rash, hives, weals, welts

Vomiting in pregnancy
Morning sickness

Smoking cessation
Nicotine dependence, tobacco cessation, quit smoking

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For residents of Manitoba with an active Manitoba Health card, there is no charge to the patient for UTI Urinary Tract Infection assessments (up to 3 times per year). Other minor ailment assessment fees are not covered by the government and a charge may apply. Enquire at the pharmacy.

Any costs for the prescription medication will follow the same coverage criteria as doctor prescribed medications including government or private payers.

Pharmacists in Manitoba with additional training can prescribe medications. Other areas of Canada have different regulations for pharmacists who prescribe.

Yes, pharmacists are medication experts with years of training for the safe uses of medications. Manitoba pharmacists complete additional mandatory training on the processes and standards before they can offer this service.

Yes, you can still see a doctor, nurse practitioner, or other health care providers for these medications. Pharmacists are additional prescribers available to the public.

There may be a combination of walk-in times and booked appointments available. Walk-in appointments may be limited depending on staffing and current prescription wait times. Please contact your local London Drugs for available appointment times and conditions treated.

The pharmacist will assess each situation and will make a clinical decision based on the patient’s symptoms as well as risk factors for complications. If any red flags are discovered, or if further assessment by a doctor is required, patient’s will be asked to contact their family doctor office, walk in clinic, virtual clinic, urgent care centre, hospital, etc.

The pharmacist will discuss how to follow up with you after you receive your prescription. If the treatment is not working, they will advise you of next steps.

No, the pharmacist must assess the patient directly to determine if a prescription is appropriate.