Mild acne
Acne (mild)
Minor ailment help from your pharmacist.
Our pharmacist can assess eligible minor ailments and determine whether prescription treatment, over-the-counter treatment, self-care or referral to another healthcare provider is appropriate.
Assessment comes first. Medication is not automatic. Eligibility and treatment depend on your individual assessment, and some symptoms need care from another healthcare provider.
Ontario list · updated July 2026
28 ailments pharmacists may assess and prescribe for
Use the filters to browse in patient-friendly language. Clinical terms appear underneath where helpful.
Calluses and corns
Calluses and corns
Dermatitis / eczema
Atopic, allergic or contact dermatitis
Diaper rash
Diaper dermatitis
Impetigo
Superficial bacterial skin infection
Insect bites / hives
Insect bites and urticaria
Dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis
Ringworm
Tinea corporis
Jock itch
Tinea cruris
Warts
Common or plantar warts; excludes face and genitals
Hay fever
Allergic rhinitis
Canker sores
Aphthous ulcers
Cold sores
Herpes labialis
Pink eye
Bacterial, allergic or viral conjunctivitis
Dry eye
Dry eye disease / xerophthalmia
Nasal congestion
Viral rhinitis / rhinosinusitis
Oral thrush
Candidal stomatitis
Menstrual cramps
Dysmenorrhea
Heartburn / acid reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids
Mild tension headache
Mild headache, tension-type
Sprains and strains
Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
Pregnancy nausea
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
Head lice
Pediculosis
Pinworms / threadworms
Pinworms and threadworms
Tick bite prevention
Lyme disease post-exposure prophylaxis when appropriate
Uncomplicated UTI
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Yeast infection
Vulvovaginal candidiasis
List cross-checked against the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ current minor ailments quick reference (July 1, 2026 scope expansion).
Not sure if your symptoms qualify?
Call the pharmacy. We can explain how to access an assessment and what information to bring.
Call 226-367-0437When to seek urgent help
Do not wait for a pharmacy assessment if symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening or an emergency. Call 911 for emergencies.