Friday, May 20, 2016

Minor Ailments Can Be Treated by Pharmacists

Shoppers Drug Mart

2016 - WINNIPEG  If you think you may need a prescription for a minor ailment, we can help. Pharmacists can write prescriptions for a variety of minor ailments.

What is a minor ailment and how do I know if I have one?
A minor ailment is a health condition that can generally be self-diagnosed and self-managed. It may even improve on its own over time. However, despite the name "minor", minor ailments can have a major impact on your well-being and may sometimes require prescription medication.

Examples of minor ailments that your Pharmacist can assess and prescribe treatments for include:

  • Seasonal Allergies
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Insect Bites
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Thrush
  • Hemorrhoids


If you think you have a minor ailment, talk to your Pharmacist (at any location).

What should I expect from this service?
A treatment plan - your Pharmacist will develop a plan just for you and may provide you with a prescription, based on his or her assessment.
A follow-up - if appropriate, we will check in to see how you're doing and ensure the medication is working.
Up-to-date medical records - if needed, we will inform your regular Doctor of any prescriptions that we write for you.

Talk to your Pharmacist to learn more or visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/pharmacyservices to see the full list of minor ailments your Pharmacist can assess.







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