B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

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B.C. pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments as province looks to ease pressure on doctors, nurses

Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened health system.

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the new services will make it easier and faster for patients to get medication and take the pressure off nurses and doctors who can focus on those with more complex needs.

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