Q: Is it true that I can see my pharmacist for prescriptions now?
A: The modern pharmacist is continually blessed with an ever-expanding scope of practice. For years now, BC pharmacists have been able to extend select prescriptions at their discretion, provide vaccine injections, and release several medications (vaccines and pills) without a physician’s prescription. Since June 2023, participating pharmacists can assess 21 minor ailments and direct medication therapy. This is part of BC Pharmacy’s “Minor Ailment and Contraceptive” program, which offers BC Residents the ability to consult a participating pharmacist in person to assess the concern, prescribe medication therapy for the ailment as required, and advise whether the patient needs to consult a physician for further treatment. In many cases, the pharmacist can initiate the appropriate prescription medication therapy immediately and offer insights on monitoring parameters. We can do this, eg., for urinary tract infections, eye infections, dermatitis, and pinworms. All of our pharmacists here at Pharmasave Steveston Village and Cloverdale Pharmasave have embraced this program and are ready to help you as a drop-in or by appointment.
The list of 21 ailments is listed here
