Allergy 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.
Ragweed, grasses, tree pollen - Ontario's allergy seasons run long, and for a lot of people the usual over-the-counter antihistamines just do not cut it. What many Ontarians do not know: allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is one of the minor ailments a pharmacist can assess and prescribe for, entirely online.
What a pharmacist can do for allergies
A licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your symptoms and what you have already tried. When appropriate, they can prescribe treatment - for example prescription-strength options for stubborn nasal or eye symptoms - or fine-tune the over-the-counter approach so it actually works. If your picture suggests something other than allergies, they will tell you and point you to the right care.
Is it free?
The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, it is a flat $30. If a medication is prescribed, you pay the usual price for it and your drug plan may cover it.
When it is more than hay fever
Wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath deserve a doctor's attention - and any swelling of the face or throat or trouble breathing is an emergency: call 911. Our questionnaire screens for these red flags and directs you to the right level of care.
How to start
Begin your free hay fever assessment, or see all conditions we treat. A licensed Ontario pharmacist follows up, within 24 business hours (our average is about 5 minutes) - no appointment, referral, or family doctor needed.
Feel better, faster.
Start your free assessment and a licensed Ontario pharmacist will be in touch within 24 business hours (our average is about 5 minutes).
Start your free assessment**Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.