The Ontario Pharmacists Association is looking at the next steps in the diagnosing and treatment of common ailments.
Pharmacists are now able to prescribe medication for acne, canker sores, diaper rash, yeast infections, parasitic worms, and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
Those six conditions were just added to the 13 common ailments Ontario druggists were already allowed to prescribe treatment for, including pink eye, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract infections.
Association C-E-O Justin Bates says he hopes pharmacists will next be able to prescribe birth control and emergency contraception by next year.
Pharmacists in all provinces except Ontario, Manitoba, and the three territories can already prescribe birth control and emergency contraception.
(The Canadian Press)