You no longer need a doctor’s appointment for common conditions like cold sores, urinary tract infections, or hay fever. Since January 2023, Ontario pharmacists have been authorized to assess and prescribe for 19 minor ailments — and your Wishing Well Pharmacy team in Stouffville is fully certified to help.
What Is the Minor Ailments Program?
Under Ontario’s Expanding Pharmacist Scope of Practice legislation, licensed pharmacists may assess patients and prescribe medications for common, low-risk conditions. This reduces the burden on walk-in clinics and emergency departments while getting patients treated faster.
What Conditions Can Your Stouffville Pharmacist Treat?
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye — bacterial, allergic, viral)
- Dermatitis (atopic, contact)
- Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Impetigo
- Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
- Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
- Tick bites (prophylaxis)
- Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated, women 18–65)
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infections)
How Does a Minor Ailment Assessment Work?
Walk in or call ahead. Our pharmacist conducts a structured assessment, reviews your health history, and if appropriate, writes a prescription on the spot. Most assessments take 10–15 minutes. Covered by OHIP — no extra charge to you.
When to Still See a Doctor
If symptoms are severe, recurring, or do not fit a minor ailment category, our pharmacists will refer you appropriately. Your safety always comes first. Walk into Wishing Well Pharmacy at 6240 Main St, Stouffville — no appointment needed.