Online pharmacist assessments in Waterloo
With two universities and tens of thousands of students living far from their hometown doctor, Waterloo sees a lot of pink eye, UTIs, and cold sores with nowhere convenient to turn. A licensed Ontario pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 28 common conditions online - no clinic, no appointment, free with your health card.
*Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.
No clinic, no waiting room, no appointment
Serving Uptown Waterloo, the University District, Beechwood, Lakeshore, Laurelwood and near both Waterloo and Laurier campuses - 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.
With Waterloo and Laurier packed with students far from home, minor ailments spread quickly through residences and shared houses. Pharmly gives them a way to get assessed without hunting for a walk-in near campus.
Tell us your symptoms
Pick your condition and answer a short, secure questionnaire from your phone or laptop - anywhere in Waterloo.
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 Waterloo residents
Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for all 28 minor ailments below. Tap any one to start a free assessment from anywhere in Waterloo:
Waterloo questions, answered
I study at Waterloo or Laurier on an out-of-province card - can I be seen?
Yes. You do not need a local doctor or a referral. With a valid Ontario health card the assessment is free; with an out-of-province or international student card it is a flat $30, and a licensed Ontario pharmacist follows up, usually within 24 hours.
Is this really free for Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo. 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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