Online pharmacist assessments in Ottawa

Pharmly serves all of Ontario - including the capital. If you are in Ottawa without a family doctor, or just cannot face a walk-in wait, a licensed Ontario pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 28 common conditions online, free with your health card.

*Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.

How it works in Ottawa

No clinic, no waiting room, no appointment

Serving Centretown, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Barrhaven, the Glebe and the greater Ottawa 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.

Whether you are a public servant downtown or a student at uOttawa or Carleton, taking a half-day off for a walk-in is a lot to ask for a minor ailment. Pharmly works around your schedule, evenings and weekends included.

STEP 01

Tell us your symptoms

Pick your condition and answer a short, secure questionnaire from your phone or laptop - anywhere in Ottawa.

STEP 02

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.

STEP 03

Get your treatment plan

When appropriate, your pharmacist prescribes treatment with free delivery and direct billing to your insurance.

FAQ

Ottawa questions, answered

I work full-time downtown - when can I actually do this?

Whenever suits you. The questionnaire takes about five minutes and can be done evenings or weekends; a licensed Ontario pharmacist then reviews it and follows up, usually within 24 hours. There is no appointment to book around your workday.

Is this really free for Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa. 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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