You can now turn to your pharmacist instead of you doctor to get help or a prescription for six common conditions. “Expanding the list of common ailments
You can now turn to your pharmacist instead of you doctor to get help or a prescription for six common conditions.can treat, people will now get faster, more convenient access to the care they need closer to home, while helping to further reduce wait times at our community clinics and hospitals,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
“Pharmacist prescribing has been a huge success andis now one of the leading jurisdictions in Canada in providing convenient health care services through pharmacies.”Since the start of the year, 89 per cent of Ontario’s pharmacies have been treating common conditions and provided over 400,000 assessments. The goal is to help ease pressures on doctors and the health-care system.
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