Pharmacist Prescribing For Minor Ailments | Walmart Canada

Walmart pharmacists in Alberta can assess and prescribe medication to treat minor ailments, minor injuries and other health conditions.

The pharmacist may assess for some of the conditions listed here but not limited to:
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Aphthous ulcers (canker sores)
Asthma
Calluses and corns
Candida stomatitis (oral thrush)
Chlamydia
Conjunctivitis
Cough
Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, contact, irritant)
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Eczema (mild to moderate)
Emergency Contraception
Erectile dysfunction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gonorrhea
Headache (mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
Impetigo (Superficial Skin Infection)
Muscle & joint pain (minor)
Pediculosis (Head lice)
Psoriasis
Shingles Treatment
Sore Throat
Urinary Tract Infection
Vaginal Candidiasis (yeast infection)
Warts (excl. facial and genital)
Xerophthalmia (dry eye)

Subject to pharmacist availability. Additional restrictions may apply.

Provincial coverage is available for all individuals with valid Alberta health card.
For more information, speak to your Walmart Pharmacist. To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne (mild)
Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergy symptoms)
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Dermatitis (allergic, atopic, diaper, or seborrheic)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Fungal skin infections (e.g., ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, onychomycosis, tinea corporis infections, tinea cruris infections, or tinea pedis infections)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn/acid reflux)
Headache (mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes labialis (cold sores)
Hormonal contraception (birth control)
Impetigo (superficial skin infection)
Oral ulcers (canker sores)
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush)
Musculoskeletal pain (muscle pain)
Nicotine dependence (smoking cessation)
Threadworms and pinworms
Urinary tract infection (uncomplicated)
Urticaria, mild (hives, bug bites, and stings)
Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

Provincial minor ailment assessment coverage is available.
For more coverage eligibility information, contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne (Mild)
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Contact and Irritant Dermatitis (Allergic Skin Rash)
Dandruff
Eczema (Mild to moderate)
Hemorrhoids
Oral Aphthous Ulcers, Recurrent (Canker Sores)
Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
Smoking Cessation
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Urinary Tract Infections (Uncomplicated)
Urticaria, Mild (Insect Bites)
Vomiting of Pregnancy (Morning Sickness)

Provincial coverage is currently available for urinary tract infections and smoking cessation only. For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.
To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne (mild)*
Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergy symptoms)
Calluses and corns
Contact allergic dermatitis (allergic skin rash)*
Contraception management (birth control)*
Cough
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)*
Dandruff
Diarrhea (non-infectious)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Eczema (mild to moderate)*
Emergency contraception
Fungal skin infections (E.g. athlete’s foot)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn/acid reflux)*
Headache (mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes labialis (cold sores)*
Impetigo (superficial skin infection)*
Joint pain (minor)
Lyme disease prophylaxis after a tick bite*
Muscle pain (minor)
Nasal congestion
Nausea
Nicotine dependence (smoking cessation)
Oral fungal infection (thrush)
Oral ulcers (canker sores)
Shingles*
Sleep disorders (minor)
Sore throat
Threadworms and pinworms
Urinary tract infection (uncomplicated)*
Urticaria, mild (hives, bug bites, and stings)
Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)
Warts (excluding facial and genital)
Xerophthalmia (dry eyes)

*Provincial minor ailment assessment coverage is available.
For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.
To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne (Mild)
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores)
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Calluses and Corns
Contact Dermatitis (Allergic Skin Rash)
Cough(mild)
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)*
Dandruff and Seborrhea
Diarrhea (Non-infectious)
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Emergency Contraception
Fungal Nail Infections*
Fungal Skin Infections (E.g. Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm)
Itch, Ringworm)*
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Headache (Mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
Hormonal Contraception (Birth Control)*
Impetigo (Superficial Skin Infection)
Insomnia (Mild)
Joint Pain (Mild)
Muscle Pain (Mild)
Nasal Congestion
Nausea and Vomiting
Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
Pinworms
Shingles (Herpes zoster)*
Smoking Cessation
Sore Throat(mild)
Urticaria, Mild (Bites and Stings)
Urinary Tract Infection (Uncomplicated)*
Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Warts (excluding facial and genital)
Xerophthalmia (Dry Eyes)

Currently there is no provincial coverage available.
*Provincial coverage is currently available
To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne (Mild)
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Calluses and Corns
Contact Allergic Dermatitis (Allergic Skin Rash)
Cough
Dandruff
Diarrhea (Non-infectious)
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Eczema (Mild to Moderate)
Emergency Contraception
Fungal Skin Infections (E.g. Athlete’s Foot)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Headache (Mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex, Infrequent (Cold Sores)
Hormonal Contraception (Birth Control)
Impetigo (Superficial Skin Infection)
Joint Pain (Minor)
Lyme Disease Prevention
Malaria Prevention Medication*
Muscle Pain (Minor)
Nasal Congestion
Nausea
Oral Fungal Infection (Thrush)
Oral Ulcers (Canker Sores)
Shingles
Sleep Disorders (Minor)
Smoking Cessation
Sore Throat
Threadworms and Pinworms
Urinary Tract Infections (Uncomplicated) (Age 16+)
Urticaria (Mild)
Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Warts (excluding facial and genital)
Xerophthalmia (Dry Eyes)

Provincial coverage is currently available for uncomplicated cystitis (UTI), contraception management, herpes zoster, and Lyme disease chemoprophylaxis assessments only. For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.
* Not covered by NS Health Card
To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy.
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Acne
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Candidal Stomatitis (Oral Thrush)
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, contact, irritant)
Diaper rash
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
Impetigo (Superficial Skin Infection)
Insect Bites and Urticaria (Hives)
Musculoskeletal Sprains and Strains (Muscle Pain)
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Oral ulcer (canker sores)
Thread worms and pinworms
Tick bites (Post-exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Lyme Disease)
Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections)
Urinary Tract Infections (Uncomplicated)

All conditions mentioned in the list are provincially covered. For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.

Click the link below to schedule an appointment for an assessment with a Walmart pharmacist.
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Acne (Mild)
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Calluses or Corns
Contact Allergic Dermatitis (Allergic Skin Rash)
Cough
Dandruff
Diarrhea (Non-infectious)
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Eczema (Mild to Moderate)
Emergency Contraception
Fungal Skin Infections (E.g. Athlete’s Foot)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Headache (Mild)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
Joint Pain (Minor)
Menstrual and Pre-Menstrual Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
Muscle Pain (Minor)
Nasal Congestion
Nausea
Nicotine Dependence (Smoking Cessation)
Oral Fungal Infection (Oral Thrush)
Oral Ulcers (Canker Sores)
Sleep Disorders (Minor)
Sore Throat
Threadworms or Pinworms
Urinary Tract Infections (Uncomplicated)
Urticaria, Mild (Hives, Bug Bites, and Stings)
Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Warts (excluding facial and genital warts)
Xerophthalmia (Dry Eyes)

All conditions mentioned in the list are provincially covered. For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.

Click the link below to schedule an appointment for an assessment with a Walmart pharmacist.
Book an appointment

Acne (Mild)
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Superficial Bacterial Skin Infections (Non-bullous Impetigo and Folliculitis)
Oral Aphthous Ulcer (Canker Sore)
Cold Sores
Diaper Dermatitis (Diaper Rash)
Fungal Skin Infections (e.g., Ringworm, Athelete's Foot, Jock Itch)
Headache
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Hemorrhoids
Insect Bites and Stings
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
Musculoskeletal Strains and Sprains (Muscle Pain)
Oral Thrush
Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)
COVID-19 (Mild)
Shingles
Erectile Dysfunction (Age 18+)
Emergency Contraception
Urinary Tract infections (Acute, Uncomplicated)
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Tobacco-Cessation (Smoking Cessation)
Hormonal Contraception (Birth Control)
Influenza (Flu)*

All conditions mentioned in the list are provincially covered. For more patient eligibility information, refer to the provincial guidelines or contact your local Walmart Pharmacy.
*Prescribing will be enabled at the discretion of the Registrar of the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals when the provincial influenza test positivity range exceeds 5%.

Acne (mild to moderate)
Allergic rhinitis (Nasal Allergy Symptoms)
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)
Diaper dermatitis (Diaper rash)
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps)
Eczema (dermatitis)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Heartburn/Acid Reflux)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
Impetigo (Superficial Skin Infection)
Musculoskeletal sprains and strains (Muscle pain)
Oral aphthae (Canker sore)
Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
Shingles
Threadworms and Pinworms
Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
Urticaria (Insect Bites)
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (Yeast infection)

Subject to pharmacist availability.
Based on the pharmacist’s assessment and their professional judgement, you may be referred to another healthcare professional. Prescription medication prescribed by the pharmacist may be covered by your drug plan.

Professional fees may apply. For more information, speak to your Walmart Pharmacist.
To book an appointment, please call your local Walmart Pharmacy. Find a pharmacy

Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who conduct an assessment and may recommend non-prescription therapies, over-the-counter medication(s), or prescribe medication. If the condition is serious, requires follow-up, or falls outside of the pharmacists’ scope of practice, they will refer you to your primary care provider for further assessment. This pharmacy service provides a convenient and accessible means to receive an assessment for an eligible minor health condition.

At this time, participating Walmart Pharmacies are offering appointments for pharmacist assessments for specific minor ailments. Customers living in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island can schedule an appointment online by clicking on their respective province above. Customers living in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia can call their local Walmart Pharmacy to book an appointment. Appointments are subject to provincial eligibility. To confirm the minor ailments that your pharmacist can prescribe for, click on your respective province above. Walk-ins may be available subject to pharmacist availability.

No. Individuals are not required to be a patient of Walmart Pharmacy in order to receive a pharmacist assessment for a minor ailment.

You will be required to complete a consent form prior to receiving an assessment for a minor ailment. Please bring your provincial health card (if applicable) to your appointment. The pharmacist will perform an assessment that involves asking a series of questions to determine a recommendation. Following the assessment, the pharmacist will determine what therapy, if any, is required (prescription or over-the-counter medication) or refer you to a primary care physician as required.

During the assessment, our pharmacist will work with you to determine an appropriate timeline for follow-up based on the desired treatment outcome. Should you have questions or concerns before the scheduled follow up, you can call your pharmacist. Following the assessment, your pharmacist will notify your primary care provider of the outcome(if applicable).

Currently, the provincial government is providing pharmacist assessments for minor ailments at no cost to the patient in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. A fee for service may apply in other provinces where pharmacists have the authority to provide assessments. Pharmacists may authorize a prescription following a minor ailment assessment (if applicable). Prescription fee(s) may apply.

No. Pharmacists have authority to prescribe certain medications under their provincial scope of practice. Pharmacists are not permitted to prescribe narcotics, controlled drugs, or targeted substances.

Yes. If you don’t have a primary care provider you can still receive a pharmacist assessment for a minor ailment provided that the condition you are presenting with is within the pharmacist‘s scope of practice. The pharmacist will retain the records of your minor ailment assessment and at your request provide additional details to your primary care provider.