Stubborn Dandruff? Get Prescription-Strength Treatment Online in Ontario

Persistent flakes, itch and redness on the scalp are usually dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). When drugstore shampoos aren't cutting it, you have options in Ontario: seborrheic dermatitis is a minor ailment a pharmacist can assess and prescribe for online.

What a pharmacist can treat

A pharmacist can assess a flaky, itchy scalp (and seborrheic dermatitis on the face, brows or ears) and, when appropriate, prescribe or recommend antifungal or anti-inflammatory treatments - for example medicated shampoos like ketoconazole - stronger or better targeted than what you may have tried.

When you'll be referred instead

The assessment screens for anything that isn't simple dandruff: symptoms that came on suddenly or spread quickly, severe or widespread involvement, no improvement after weeks of medicated products, features that point to psoriasis, rosacea or another condition, or a baby under about 2 years old.

How to get assessed online in Ontario

1. Open the Dandruff assessment - a short, secure questionnaire (about 5 minutes).
2. A licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your answers.
3. If treatment is appropriate, they prescribe or recommend it and can send a prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.

Cost

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without one. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price, which your drug plan may cover.

Common questions

Can a pharmacist prescribe for dandruff in Ontario?

Yes - seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) is a minor ailment, so a licensed Ontario pharmacist can assess it and prescribe treatment when appropriate.

I've already tried anti-dandruff shampoo - can they still help?

Yes. If OTC products haven't worked, that's exactly when a pharmacist can step up to prescription-strength options.

Is it free?

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without one.

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Pharmly is operated by Citrus Pharmacy, accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP #306740). A prescription is never guaranteed - a pharmacist prescribes only when it is clinically appropriate. Not for emergencies: call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department for urgent symptoms.