Common Ailments

Minor, or common, ailments refers to conditions that can initially be managed with non-prescription therapy, such as allergies or skin irritations. All pharmacists can assess minor aliments symptoms and recommend self-care or over-the-counter treatments. Pharmacists in many provinces can also prescribe medications for certain minor ailments. Our resources will help pharmacists assess, recommend and (where authorized) prescribe appropriate therapy for a number of minor ailments.