Get assessed for minor illnesses by our Pharmacists.

 
 

Our pharmacists are here for you when you have a minor illness. In Ontario, pharmacists can assess and write you prescriptions for 19 common minor illnesses.

 
 

Call to book your minor illness assessment

Pharmacists at all 3 locations of The Village Pharmacy are trained and qualified to perform your minor illness assessment and write a prescription for those ailments.

Please call or email to book an appointment:


Telephone assessments

If you can’t make it in, you can call to get an assessment of your minor illness over the phone. Phone assessments are done at our Midtown location, but you can have your prescription sent to The Village Pharmacy location of your choice.

For a telephone consultation of your minor illness, please call our pharmacist, Monica, at 416-487-9128.

Our pharmacists can write prescriptions for 19 minor illnesses.* The assessment is free with your Ontario Health Card.

Our pharmacists can write prescriptions 19 minor illnesses / conditions:

  • hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

  • oral thrush (candidal stomatitis)

  • pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral)

  • dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)

  • menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)

  • acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • hemorrhoids

  • cold sores (herpes labialis)

  • impetigo (bacterial skin infections)

  • insect bites and hives

  • tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease)

  • sprains and strains (musculoskeletal)

  • urinary tract infections (UTIs)

  • Starting October 1, 2023:

    • Acne (mild)

    • Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores)

    • Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash)

    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

    • Pinworms and threadworms

    • Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

*if warranted. Cost of prescriptions extra.

Will a minor illness assessment always result in a prescription?

Not always! The outcome depends on your assessment with the pharmacist.

If the pharmacist feels confident that the symptoms of your condition merit a prescription, the pharmacist will prescribe the appropriate medication for you.

However, in some cases, your symptoms may not meet the criteria for a prescription. In these cases, the pharmacist may recommend an over-the-counter product to treat your condition or, if it is more serious, refer you to your doctor or a local walk-in clinic.