Coming soon: Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics and more!

Beginning January 2023, you'll no longer have to wait hours at a walk-in clinic for the following simple minor ailment conditions:
  • Allergies including rhinitis
  • Oral thrush
  • Eye Injections whether bacterial, allergic and viral
  • Skin conditions including dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
  • Painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) 
  • Acid Reflux & gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Cold sores (herpes labialis
  • Impetigo
  • Urticaria and insect bites and hives
  • Lyme Disease prevention after insect bites 
  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Uncomplicated Urinary tract infections (UTI) and "bladder infections"

Minimal treatment and self-care considerations are usually required for minor ailments. Therefore hopefully alleviating the stress on our healthcare system. 

Additional criteria include:

  • short-term condition
  • Blood work isn't usually required
  • Treatment is considered low risk
  • Follow-up is minimal or short-term 
  • Must be uncomplicated in nature: depending on medications and medical histories, patients may still have to see a physician or nurse practitioner.

 


More information will be available as we learn more! 

Got questions? E-mail our pharmacists today!

info@mcknightsdrugs.com

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