Residents of Ontario can now receive treatment and medications for an additional six common conditions at pharmacies across the province.
 

This announcement was made by Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sylvia Jones in Etobicoke this morning, Sunday.
 

Jones said today, Sunday: “By expanding the list of common conditions that pharmacists can treat, people will now have faster and more convenient access to the care they need close to home, while helping to reduce wait times in our clinics and community hospitals.”

The six new conditions - acne, skin sores, rashes, yeast infections, parasitic worms, and morning sickness - will be added to the existing list of 19 conditions, which can be found on the ministry's website.

Pharmacists in Ontario have been able to prescribe medications and treat common conditions since January 1, 2023.

According to the Ministry of Health, 89 percent of pharmacies in Ontario participated in the program, having provided more than 400,000 prescriptions.

Jones confirmed yesterday, Saturday, that residents of Ontario will only need their OHIP card to access services, "never credit cards."

She said: "Under Premier Ford, this will never change." Recent changes made by the province have also allowed pharmacists to administer select injections and inhalation treatments, such as insulin or vitamin B12 injections or osteoporosis treatments, for a "professional fee."