In Nova Scotia, certain conditions* are publicly funded with no cost to Nova Scotia residents with a valid health card. Pharmacists are able to assess the following minor ailments:

• *Contraception management
• *Lyme disease prevention
• *Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
• *Urinary Tract Infection (uncomplicated)

Gastrointestinal

• Diarrhea (non-infectious)
• Dyspepsia
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Hemorrhoids
• Nausea

Head, Nose, Throat

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Cough
• Headache (mild)
• Nasal Congestion
• Oral Thrush
• Oral Ulcers
• Sore Throat

Reproductive Health

• Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps, not hormonal contraception)
• Emergency Contraception
• Vaginal Candidiasis

Dermatological

• Acne (mild)
• Calluses and Corns
• Contact Allergic Dermatitis
• Dandruff
• Eczema (mild to moderate)
• Fungal Infections of the Skin
• Impetigo
• Urticaria (hives) (mild)
• Warts (excluding facial and genital)

Other

• Herpes Simplex (infrequent)
• Joint Pain (minor)
• Muscle Pain (minor)
• Sleep Disorders (minor)
• Smoking Cessation
• Threadworms and Pinworms
• Xerophthalmia (dry eyes)

Other items not covered by NS Health Card

• Vaccines that are not currently publicly funded (ex. Shingles vaccine, High dose flu, hepatitis A and B)
• Malaria prevention medication

For more information, please visit the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia website or speak to your Costco Pharmacist.