Tick Bite & Lyme Prevention Online in Ontario
See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Tick bites from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.
If a tick has bitten you, there is a risk of Lyme disease in some parts of Ontario. A pharmacist can look at the bite and, in the right situation, prescribe a preventive treatment. Timing matters, so it is best to act quickly.
Common symptoms
- A tick attached to, or recently removed from, the skin
- A bite within the last few days
- A spreading or bull's-eye rash (can show up later)
- Flu-like feelings in the days after a bite
Read the full guide to Tick bites
How the pharmacist can help
You start by completing a detailed questionnaire about your symptoms, history and any medications you take. A licensed Ontario pharmacist then carefully reviews your answers and follows up with you directly, within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours), to ask any further questions and talk through your situation. This is a real consultation with a pharmacist, not an automated service. Once they have a full picture and it is appropriate to do so, they can prescribe treatment and send it to the pharmacy of your choice.
What it costs
If you have a valid Ontario health card, the assessment is free. If you do not have one, there is a flat $30 fee for the assessment. If a medication is prescribed, you pay the usual price for it, and your drug plan may cover it.
Filling and delivering your prescription
If you would like, one of our pharmacies can fill your prescription and deliver it, often the same day at no extra charge. We direct bill all Canadian insurance plans, and you can pay securely by e-transfer or through a secure online payment link for Visa or Mastercard. We serve a wide range of cities across the GTA, Durham Region, Halton Region and beyond, and we can often deliver anywhere in Ontario.
Need it sooner? Within 10 km of one of our partner pharmacies, we can deliver within 2 hours of your consultation for an additional charge. And you are always free to have your prescription sent to a pharmacy of your choice instead.
When to get other care
This service is meant for mild, straightforward cases. An expanding rash, fever, joint pain, or facial weakness after a tick bite needs medical attention. If your symptoms are severe, getting worse fast, or you think it is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Tick bites: common questions
Can an Ontario pharmacist prescribe for lyme disease prevention?
Yes. As of 2026, Ontario pharmacists can assess and treat lyme disease prevention 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 lyme disease prevention 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.
Do I need to see a doctor for lyme disease prevention?
For uncomplicated lyme disease prevention, a pharmacist can usually help without a doctor's visit. If your case needs escalation or shows warning signs, we will tell you and point you to the right care.
How do I get treated for lyme disease prevention online in Ontario?
Start a free Pharmly assessment, answer a few questions about your symptoms and history, and a licensed Ontario pharmacist follows up within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours). If treatment is appropriate they prescribe it and can send it to the pharmacy of your choice.
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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.