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Yes, the services offered under The Access to Care Program are carefully selected to be common conditions that are usually short-lived, less complex, and don't require lab tests or imaging to treat. In addition, our pharmacists follow strict assessment protocols in collaboration with physicians and nurse practitioners.

There are 28 minor ailment conditions that pharmacists can treat which are covered by OHIP. For other services, a fee may be required depending on the pharmacy and the service. All medications provided to you within the Access to Care program are applicable for insurance coverage.

Yes, seeing a pharmacist under the Access to Care program does not affect your relationship with your current primary care provider. However, this program is not intended to replace an assessment by your primary care provider. This program should only be used when your primary care provider is not available.

Yes, Pharmacists in BC can test for Strep Throat. Not all pharmacies in BC offer Strep testing services or the Access to Care Program. Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Strep testing is not covered at the pharmacy by BC Pharmacare. Participating pharmacies may charge an out-of-pocket fee for this service and fees may vary between pharmacies.

Pharmacies participating in the Access to Care program can provide prescriptions for the treatment of Strep Throat when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Without the Access to Care program, Pharmacists cannot prescribe antibiotics for Strep throat. Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Yes, Pharmacists can provide travel health consultations in BC. Pharmacies participating in the Access to Care Program can provide Travel vaccines and preventative travel medicines for Malaria Prevention, Altitude Sickness prevention and treatment, Traveler’s Diarrhea treatment and prevention. Without the Access to Care Program, Pharmacists may only be able to provide Travel vaccines.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics when appropriate for your travel plans (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide weight management consultations (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can help you with weight loss when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide GLP-1s for weight loss when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide treatment options for swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) including prescription ear drops and pain medications when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide medications to treat a sinus infection when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can assess for and provide treatment options for erectile dysfunction when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner) including Viagra and Cialis. Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can provide sleeping medications or medications to help you sleep when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Pharmacists participating in the Access to Care program can assess for and provide medications for morning sickness when appropriate (in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner). Use the above directory to find an Access to Care Pharmacy near you.

Yes, you can use this program. This program is designed to help patients get care quicker when their primary care provider or walk-in clinic services are not easily and readily accessible. This program is not intended to replace your primary care provider, but rather enable patients to see their pharmacist for care for more conditions.