Minor Ailments & Common Conditions Assessment
Our pharmacists can assess and prescribe medications or recommend over-the-counter treatments for a range of minor medical conditions. Speak to a pharmacist to see if they can assess and prescribe a treatment for a minor ailment or common condition you may be experiencing.
Disclaimer:
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Eligibility for assessment and prescribing for minor ailments will be assessed by the pharmacist at the time of your appointment.
The Government of Alberta covers the cost of these services for those with Alberta Heath Cards. If you don't have a valid Alberta Personal Health Card, professional fees apply.
In the event a prescription is written for this service, the cost of the medication is not included in the assessment. The cost will be covered by you or your private drug insurance.
Explore what Pharmacists can Treat
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Symptoms include:
Frequent urination, pain while urinating and difficulty holding in urine
Pain in lower abdomen and a small amount of blood in the urine
Absence of vaginal discharge
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
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Symptoms include:
Rash or bump around border of the lip
Presence of clear, sticky fluid around the rash
Itching, tingling, or burning may lead to the rash
Redness or inflamed skin around the rash
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Symptoms include:
Eye redness and difficulty opening eyes in the morning
Appearance of sticky or watery fluids from the eye
Mild scratching, itching, or burning sensation
Bright lights hurt your eyes
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Morning after pill
Unprotected sex in the last 120 hours
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Symptoms include:
Presence of whiteheads and blackheads
Small red bumps and pimples with pus
Less than 30 total bumps/pimples and not all are inflamed (red in appearance)
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Symptoms include:
Sneezing
Stuffy nose or runny nose
Itchy nose, eye, or throat
Typically, more than 7 days of continuous symptoms
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Symptoms include:
Nausea or vomiting at any time of the day due to pregnancy
Not able to keep food or drink down for more than 12 hours
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Consultation for Hormonal Contraception
Need for a birth control
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Symptoms include:
Dry, red, and itchy skin
Cracked and oozed blisters
Darker or lighter patches of skin
Scaly and patchy skin
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Symptoms include:
Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance
Itching, burning and pain during urination and/or sexual intercourse
Rash and redness of vaginal area
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Symptoms include:
White or creamy-white spots / patches on the lips, inside of mouth, tongue and / or the roof of the mouth
Cottage cheese-like appearance
Patches can be scraped off
Dry mouth and / or loss of taste
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Symptoms include:
Itching, burning or swollen (with or without pain) around the anal / rectum area
Bright red blood during / after bowel movement
Constipation and difficulty in having a bowel movement
Presence of a lump in the anal / rectum area
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Symptoms include:
Burping / stomach acid rise from the stomach into the mouth
Burning feeling in the stomach or lower chest rising to the neck
Trouble getting a good night's sleep because of heartburn
Pain in the middle of the upper stomach area
Nausea
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Symptoms include:
Rash on one side of the body
Rash proceeded by tingling, irritation, numbness, or pain within 5 days of rash
Discomfort, muscle pain, headaches
Pain from shingles can be severe, disabling, and interfere with normal day-to-day activities, including sleep, working, and social interactions.
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Symptoms include:
Pain, swelling or tenderness (light to medium)
Redness or bruising
Limited motion and muscle weakness
Injury is associated with overworking or muscle / joint injured
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Symptoms Include:
Painful and shallow white- or cream-coloured ulcers with a raised red border that are round or oval
Presence of ulcers inside cheeks, lips, sides of tongue, roof and floor of the mouth
Less than 1cm in diameter
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Symptoms include:
Bump that changes into a blister surrounded by rash
Yellow discharge that dries to form a "golden" or "honey-coloured" crust
Can affect face, arms or legs
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Symptoms include:
Pain, tightness, and pressure on both sides of the head and across the forehead
Pressure in shoulders and back of the neck
Pain can be severe, and throbbing aggravated by physical activity
It can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, light sensitivity, and a visual sensation (aura) just before or at the beginning of the headache.
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Symptoms include:
Small bump or blister. May feel pain, itching, redness or swelling.
Feeling of a sharp burning pain which can sting
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Symptoms include:
Rashes and redness around the diaper area of babies and toddlers for more than 3 days.
Pain and crying while urinating, diaper changes and during defecating.
Can affect the sleep pattern
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Symptoms include:
Thickened, brittle nails which may crumble
Yellow / brown discoloration of nails
Appearance of yellow/white or orange/brown streaks on the nails.
Pain or discomfort around the nail area
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Symptoms include:
Itchy, red, and swollen blisters between the toes
Skin may be scaly or peeling
Mostly found between the smaller toes and toenails can be affected
Burning sensation along with pain, cracking and / or bleeding
Presence of odor and moist appearance on soles of both feet
Soles can be red and itchy
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Symptoms include:
Reddened areas extending down inner leg towards buttocks or up towards stomach / abdomen
Large, round, red, patches on the upper inner thigh or groin area
Burning and itching around the inner thigh area
Skin can be moist, itchy and can feel hot
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Symptoms include:
Presence of ringworms on smooth, hairless areas on the neck, body, or arms / legs.
Small ring-shaped spots on the body that grow larger with infection.
Dark, scaly, and bumpy skin on outside of the ring
Itchy and red borders around the skin.
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Symptoms include:
Pain or burning in the upper stomach area
Bloated or feeling of fullness after eating meals
Nausea or vomiting
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Symptoms include:
Detection of worms in stool or near anus
Anal itching, especially at night
Restless sleep
There may be itching in your vaginal area if adult worms move there
Feeling irritable and having trouble concentrating
Abdominal pain that comes and goes
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Symptoms include:
Skin flakes on scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache, and shoulders
Greasy, itchy, scaly, or crusty scalp
Appearance of yellow / brown patches on eyebrows, lips, eyelashes, or even other parts of the body
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A Quit Smoking Consultation is a personalized, one-on-one consultation with your Pharmacist to discuss your readiness to quit smoking, help you come up with a plan, and assess if you would benefit from any smoking cessation products that can help you on your journey to quit. Quit Smoking Consultations are tailored to your situation (to you and your lifestyle) and are held privately with your community pharmacist.
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Our pharmacist can provide you with knowledge and support during a confidential consultation and, if appropriate, write a prescription to treat the symptoms and help you treat your ED symptoms.
What to Expect During your Appointment
You will speak with a prescribing pharmacist in a private consultation room to discuss your symptoms and medical history. If appropriate, the pharmacist will write a prescription or advise you on over-the-counter treatment options.