Your Rexall Pharmacist can assess and prescribe medications to residents of the province of Saskatchewan for several minor illnesses.
If you’re experiencing symptoms related to a minor illness such as a UTI, cold sore, diaper rash, you can walk into your local Rexall pharmacy and see a pharmacist immediately for a dose of care.
Heartburn
Athlete's foot
Skin Rash
Bacterial skin infections
Canker sores
Cold sores
Pink Eye
Diaper rash
Erectile dysfunction
Hay fever & Seasonal allergies
Headaches
Hemorrhoids
Birth Control
Influenza
Insect bites
Mild acne
Sprains and strains
Nail fungus infection
Oral thrush
Painful menstruation
Shingles
Smoking cessation
UTI
Minor illnesses are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies. Additional criteria include:
Pharmacists can assess and prescribe a prescription level medication when necessary rather than recommending a milder over-the-counter treatment for specific, less serious conditions, as outlined by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists.
Minor, or common, illnesses refer to conditions that can initially be managed with non-prescription therapy, such as allergies or skin irritations. All pharmacists can assess minor illnesses symptoms and recommend self-care or over-the-counter treatments. Pharmacists in Saskatchewan can now also prescribe medications for certain minor illnesses, as identified below:
No, you don’t need to make an appointment to speak with your Rexall pharmacist.
If our store is open, you can consult with the pharmacist. We’re accessible and ready to see you.
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After the pharmacist assesses a patient they, in conjunction with the patient, determine the appropriate course of action. This could be a prescription or a recommendation for an over-the-counter medication. If a pharmacist assesses your condition but feels it is serious or requires follow-up, he or she will refer you to a doctor for additional assessment.
Yes. Pharmacists are required to inform your primary physician when they write a prescription for you.
If your illness becomes more serious or you are not seeing improvements with the medication prescribed by your pharmacist, you will be referred to your doctor for a diagnosis. Your pharmacist is trained to recognize when an illness requires additional assessment and care beyond their scope.
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