Cold sores treatment in London, online
The search that brings a lot of people here - cold sore treatment in London - has a simple answer. A licensed Ontario pharmacist can assess your cold sore online and, when appropriate, prescribe antiviral treatment that works best when started early, usually within 24 hours and free with your Ontario health card - no walk-in on Wellington or Oxford required.
*Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.
Getting cold sores treated in London
See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Cold sores from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.
London Health Sciences Centre runs some of the region's busiest ERs, and a case of pink eye spreading through a Western residence does not belong in one. Pharmly gives students and families across Middlesex a faster, online route.
Want the full clinical picture? Read our complete cold sores guide - symptoms, causes, treatment options and when to seek other care. When you are ready, the assessment for London residents takes about five minutes.
How it works
Tell us your symptoms
Pick Cold sores and answer a short, secure questionnaire from your phone or laptop, anywhere in London.
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 in London - or sends it to a pharmacy near you.
Cold sores in London: common questions
Can an Ontario pharmacist prescribe for herpes labialis?
Yes. As of 2026, Ontario pharmacists can assess and treat herpes labialis as one of the province's minor ailments. With Pharmly, a licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and, when appropriate, prescribes treatment and sends it to your pharmacy - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed.
How much does a herpes labialis assessment cost?
It 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.
How quickly will I hear back?
A licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your answers and follows up within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours), often sooner. If anything urgent is flagged, we direct you to the right level of care.
Is cold sores treatment free in London?
With a valid Ontario health card the assessment is free, because Ontario pays pharmacies for minor ailment assessments. Without a card it is a flat $30. If a medication is prescribed you pay the usual price for it, which your drug plan may cover.
What if my issue turns out to need a doctor?
The questionnaire screens for red flags, and the pharmacist will tell you honestly if your situation needs a physician or urgent care - and point you to the right place in London, such as an LHSC site. A prescription is only ever provided when it is appropriate. For any emergency, call 911.
Cold sores treatment is also available in: Toronto · Ottawa · Mississauga · Hamilton · Kitchener · Windsor
London residents can also get assessed for: Urinary tract infection · Pink eye · all conditions in London
Feel better, faster.
Start your free assessment 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.