Since 2023, Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe treatment for 19 common conditions — no doctor's appointment needed.
The assessment is free with your Ontario health card, and most prescriptions can be filled on the spot in the same visit. Walk into Clement's IDA Pharmacy at 497 Main Street or call (705) 724-3523.
A pharmacist can assess your eye and prescribe antibiotic drops for bacterial pink eye when appropriate — no clinic wait.
For uncomplicated bladder infections in women, a pharmacist can assess symptoms and prescribe antibiotics when appropriate — all in one visit.
The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card — the province covers it. You pay only for the medication if one is prescribed, covered by most drug plans and ODB as usual.
Fever or chills, severe pain, vision changes or eye pain, blood in urine, symptoms in infants, or conditions that keep coming back — the pharmacist screens for these during the assessment and will refer you.
No — walk-ins welcome during business hours; calling ahead at (705) 724-3523 can shorten the wait.
Yes — with a valid Ontario health card the assessment is covered by the province; you pay only for medication if prescribed.
Yes, for eligible conditions — e.g., antibiotic eye drops for bacterial pink eye or antibiotics for an uncomplicated UTI — when the assessment supports it.
Your Ontario health card, a list of current medications, and allergy information.
Call (705) 724-3523 or visit 497 Main Street, Powassan — walk-ins welcome during business hours.