Pharmacist Walk-In Minor Ailment Clinic in Hamilton

Walk in — no appointment needed. Our pharmacists can assess and, where appropriate, prescribe for these common conditions. This service is offered at both McKnight's Pharmacy locations during opening hours.

Conditions our pharmacists can assess

Under Ontario rules (Schedule 4 of O. Reg. 256/24), pharmacists can assess and, where appropriate, prescribe for these 28 minor ailments:

• Acne (mild)
• Allergic rhinitis
• Calluses and corns
• Canker sores (aphthous ulcers)
• Cold sores (herpes labialis)
• Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic or viral)
• Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis)
• Dermatitis (atopic/eczema, allergic or contact)
• Diaper dermatitis
• Dry eye
• Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Head lice
• Hemorrhoids
• Impetigo
• Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Mild headache (tension-type)
• Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
• Nasal congestion (viral rhinitis, rhinosinusitis)
• Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
• Oral thrush (candidal stomatitis)
• Pinworms and threadworms
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Tick bites (post-exposure prevention of Lyme disease)
• Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
• Warts (excluding face and genitals)
• Yeast infection (vulvovaginal candidiasis)

For Ontario residents with a valid health card, the assessment is publicly funded. If your symptoms need a doctor's care, the pharmacist will tell you and refer you.

Where to find us

685 Main Street East, (905) 545-7474 · 460 Main Street East, Unit 102, (289) 396-4700. Free parking at both locations.

What to bring

Your Ontario health card, and a list of your medications and allergies.

FAQ

Do I need an appointment? No. Walk in during opening hours.

Can the pharmacist send a prescription to another pharmacy? Contact us for details.

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