Online pharmacist assessments in Hamilton
Whether you are a McMaster student with pink eye spreading through residence or a Hamilton family without a doctor, 28 common conditions can now be assessed and prescribed for by an Ontario pharmacist - entirely online, usually within 24 hours.
*Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.
No clinic, no waiting room, no appointment
Serving downtown Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and the greater Hamilton area - and every other corner of Ontario. Complete a 5-minute questionnaire and a licensed Ontario pharmacist follows up within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours). If treatment is appropriate, it can be delivered to your door for free.
Between McMaster's student population and Hamilton families without a doctor, walk-ins from Dundas to Stoney Creek fill up fast. A pharmacist assessment frees the Hamilton Health Sciences ERs for genuine emergencies.
Tell us your symptoms
Pick your condition and answer a short, secure questionnaire from your phone or laptop - anywhere in Hamilton.
A pharmacist assesses you
A licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your answers and follows up within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours) - by message or call.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your pharmacist prescribes treatment with free delivery and direct billing to your insurance.
Every condition we can assess for Hamilton residents
Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for all 28 minor ailments below. Tap any one to start a free assessment from anywhere in Hamilton:
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Hamilton questions, answered
I am a McMaster student from out of province - can I use Pharmly?
Yes. You do not need a local doctor. With a valid Ontario health card the assessment is free; with an out-of-province or international student card it is a flat $30. A licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your case and follows up, usually within 24 hours.
Is this really free for Hamilton residents?
Yes - with a valid Ontario health card the assessment is free, because Ontario pays pharmacies for minor ailment assessments. Without a health card it is a flat $30. If a medication is prescribed you pay the usual price for it, and your drug plan may cover it.
Do I need to visit a pharmacy in person?
No. The whole assessment happens online, and if treatment is prescribed it can be delivered to you anywhere in Hamilton at no extra cost - or sent to a pharmacy near you.
I don't have a family doctor. Does that matter?
Not at all - no referral, appointment, or family doctor is needed. Pharmly exists precisely for the millions of Ontarians who don't have easy access to primary care.
What if my condition isn't treatable by a pharmacist?
The questionnaire screens for red flags, and the pharmacist will honestly tell you if your situation needs a doctor or urgent care - and point you to the right place in Hamilton. A prescription is only ever provided when it is appropriate. For any emergency, call 911.
Feel better, faster.
Start your free assessment now and a licensed Ontario pharmacist will be in touch within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours).
Start your free assessment**Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.
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