In Ontario, this service is publicly funded with no cost to Ontario residents with a valid health card. Pharmacists are able to assess the following minor ailments:
- Acne (mild)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
- Canker sores (oral aphthae)
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
- Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
- Diaper dermatitis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Impetigo
- Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
- Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
- Pinworms and threadworms
- Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
- Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)
For more information, please visit the Ontario College of Pharmacists website or speak to your Costco Pharmacist.