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Ragweed Season in Ontario? Get Fall Allergy Help Online
Sneezing through September? Ragweed runs until the first hard frost in Ontario. A pharmacist can assess your hay fever online and treat when appropriate.
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Ragweed Season in Ontario? Get Fall Allergy Help Online
Sneezing through September? Ragweed runs until the first hard frost in Ontario. A pharmacist can assess your hay fever online and treat when appropriate.
Read guideCanker Sore That Won't Heal? Get Assessed Online in Ontario
Most canker sores settle on their own, but a painful or recurring ulcer is worth having assessed. Here is how an Ontario pharmacist can help, online.
Read guideHow to get acne treatment online in Ontario - no referral needed
For mild acne you do not need a dermatologist referral or a family doctor. An Ontario pharmacist can assess you online and, when appropriate, prescribe treatment.
Read guideCorns & Calluses: How to Get Treatment Online in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess painful corns and calluses online and, when appropriate, recommend or prescribe treatment - no doctor visit needed.
Read guideStuffy Nose That Won't Clear? Get Assessed Online in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess a stuffy, blocked nose online and, when appropriate, recommend or prescribe treatment - and flag a possible sinus infection.
Read guideFrequent Tension Headaches? What a Pharmacist Can Do in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess recurring mild tension-type headaches online, advise on safe treatment, and screen for anything that needs a doctor.
Read guideDry, Gritty Eyes That Won't Quit? Get Assessed Online in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess dry eye online and, when appropriate, recommend or prescribe treatment - no doctor or appointment needed.
Read guideStubborn Dandruff? Get Prescription-Strength Treatment Online in Ontario
When medicated shampoo isn't enough, an Ontario pharmacist can assess dandruff online and, when appropriate, prescribe stronger treatment - no doctor needed.
Read guideHead Lice? Get Treatment Online in Ontario Without a Clinic Visit
An Ontario pharmacist can assess head lice online and recommend or prescribe treatment for the whole household - fast, no clinic visit needed.
Read guideJock Itch: How to Get Treatment Online in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess jock itch (tinea cruris) online and, when appropriate, prescribe antifungal treatment - discreetly, no doctor needed.
Read guideRingworm: How to Get Antifungal Treatment Online in Ontario
A pharmacist in Ontario can assess ringworm on the body online and, when appropriate, prescribe antifungal treatment - no doctor or appointment needed.
Read guideWarts That Won't Go Away? Get Treatment Online in Ontario
Stubborn common or plantar warts can be assessed online by an Ontario pharmacist, who can prescribe or recommend treatment - no doctor or appointment needed.
Read guideAllergy season in Ontario: how to get hay fever treatment online
When drugstore allergy pills are not cutting it, an Ontario pharmacist can assess your hay fever online and, when appropriate, prescribe something stronger.
Read guideHow to Get an Acne Prescription Online in Ontario (No Doctor Needed)
You can have mild acne assessed and treated online in Ontario by a licensed pharmacist - no doctor, no appointment, and free with a health card. Here is what a pharmacist can (and can't) prescribe.
Read guideCan a Pharmacist Prescribe Antibiotics for a UTI in Ontario?
Short answer: yes. Under Ontario's minor ailments program a pharmacist can assess an uncomplicated urinary tract infection and prescribe antibiotics - often the same day, and free with a health card.
Read guideWhat Can an Ontario Pharmacist Prescribe? The Common-Conditions List
Ontario pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for a growing list of everyday minor ailments. Here is what is covered - and what still needs a doctor.
Read guideHow Fast Can You Get a Prescription Online in Ontario?
Most online pharmacist assessments in Ontario are reviewed within 24 business hours - and often within a couple of hours. Here is what affects the timing.
Read guideOnline Doctor in Ontario With No Health Card: Your Options
No OHIP card - new to Ontario, a visitor, or a student from out of province? You can still get common conditions assessed and treated online by a licensed pharmacist for a flat $30.
Read guideTick bite in Ontario? How to get Lyme prevention treatment fast
Found a tick? In Ontario a pharmacist can assess your bite online and, when appropriate, prescribe Lyme-prevention treatment. Timing matters, so act quickly.
Read guideUTI vs Bladder Irritation: How to Tell, and How to Get Treated Fast
Burning when you pee does not always mean a UTI. Here is how to think about the difference - and how to get a fast pharmacist assessment in Ontario.
Read guideAcid Reflux That Will Not Quit? When a Pharmacist Can Help in Ontario
Occasional heartburn is normal; frequent reflux is worth addressing. Here is how an Ontario pharmacist can help - and the warning signs that need a doctor.
Read guideHemorrhoid Treatment Online in Ontario - What a Pharmacist Can Do
Hemorrhoids are common, uncomfortable, and awkward to bring up. Here is how a discreet online pharmacist assessment works in Ontario.
Read guideYeast Infection Treatment Without a Doctor Visit (Ontario)
Yeast infections are common and treatable - and in Ontario you can now be assessed by a pharmacist from home, discreetly and without an appointment.
Read guideCold Sore Starting? Get Antiviral Treatment Fast in Ontario
With cold sores, timing matters - antivirals help most when started at the first tingle. Here is how to get assessed quickly in Ontario.
Read guideWalk-In Clinic Wait Too Long? What a Pharmacist Can Treat Instead
Before you spend your afternoon in a walk-in waiting room, check whether a pharmacist can handle it. For 28 conditions in Ontario, they often can.
Read guidePink Eye at Night? How to Get Treated Fast in Ontario
Pink eye has a habit of showing up overnight. Here is how to tell what kind you might have, and how to get a fast pharmacist assessment in Ontario.
Read guideMorning Sickness Relief in Ontario: Get Assessed Online, Free with OHIP
An Ontario pharmacist can assess nausea and vomiting of pregnancy online and, when appropriate, prescribe treatment - you don't have to just endure it.
Read guidePeriod Cramps Keeping You Home? Get Assessed Online in Ontario
When drugstore painkillers barely touch your cramps, an Ontario pharmacist can assess period pain online and, when appropriate, prescribe stronger relief.
Read guideEczema Flare-Up? How to Get Prescription Treatment Online in Ontario
When an eczema flare won't settle with moisturizer, an Ontario pharmacist can assess it online and, when appropriate, prescribe treatment - no doctor needed.
Read guideImpetigo in Kids: Get Treatment Fast in Ontario Without a Clinic Visit
An Ontario pharmacist can assess impetigo online and, when appropriate, prescribe treatment fast - no clinic visit, ideal for busy families.
Read guidePinworms in Kids? How to Treat the Whole Household Fast in Ontario
An Ontario pharmacist can assess pinworms online and, when appropriate, prescribe treatment for the whole household - fast and discreet.
Read guideCan a Pharmacist Prescribe Antibiotics in Ontario? The Full 2026 List
Yes - for certain conditions, Ontario pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics and other medications. Here is the complete 2026 minor ailments list and how assessment works.
Read guideTick bites in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
After a tick bite, prompt action can lower the risk of Lyme disease.
Read guideSprains & strains in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Sprains and strains are stretched or torn ligaments or muscles, usually from a twist or overuse.
Read guideMenstrual cramps in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are lower-abdominal pains around your period.
Read guideYeast infection in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
A vaginal yeast infection is a common overgrowth of Candida causing itch and discharge.
Read guideUrinary tract infection in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra.
Read guidePinworms & threadworms in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Pinworms (threadworms) are a common, harmless intestinal worm - especially in children - that cause itch.
Read guideNausea in pregnancy in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy - often called morning sickness - is common in early pregnancy.
Read guideHemorrhoids in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus that can cause itching, discomfort or minor bleeding.
Read guideAcid reflux / heartburn in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Acid reflux (heartburn / GERD) is stomach acid moving up into the food pipe, causing a burning feeling.
Read guideOral thrush in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Oral thrush is a yeast (Candida) overgrowth in the mouth, common after antibiotics or with a dry mouth.
Read guideCanker sores in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers inside the mouth; they are not contagious.
Read guideHay fever in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or animal dander.
Read guidePink eye in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is inflammation of the eye surface, from a virus, bacteria or allergy.
Read guideInsect bites & hives in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Most insect bites and hives cause temporary itch and swelling that settles on its own.
Read guideCold sores in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Cold sores are small blisters around the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus; they tend to recur.
Read guideImpetigo in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Impetigo is a common, contagious bacterial skin infection that causes sores and honey-coloured crusts.
Read guideDiaper rash in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Diaper rash is irritated skin in the diaper area, usually from wetness, friction or a yeast overgrowth.
Read guideEczema & dermatitis in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Eczema (dermatitis) is dry, itchy, inflamed skin that tends to flare and settle over time.
Read guideAcne (mild) in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Acne happens when pores clog with oil and dead skin, leading to pimples, blackheads and whiteheads - most often on the face, chest and back.
Read guideCan a pharmacist prescribe in Ontario? The minor ailments list (2026)
Ontario pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for a list of common minor ailments. Here is what is on the list and how to get treated online.
Read guideNo family doctor in Ontario? How to get treated for common conditions
About 2.5 million Ontarians do not have a family doctor. For many everyday conditions, a pharmacist can assess and prescribe - online, fast, and free with your health card.
Read guideHow to get a UTI prescription online in Ontario (free with OHIP)
Burning, urgency, going constantly? In Ontario you can be assessed for an uncomplicated UTI online by a pharmacist - often free with your health card, and with no doctor needed.
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