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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception

Pharmacists in British Columbia will be given more responsibilities from June 1, including the ability to diagnose and prescribe medication for 21 minor ailments and prescribe contraception.
The move aims to improve access to healthcare for those without a family doctor and relieve pressure on nurses and doctors dealing with more complex cases.
The province will launch a website on June 29 allowing residents to book appointments with pharmacists online, similar to the system used for vaccines.

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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception

Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened health system.

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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives starting June 1

The College of Pharmacists of B.C. says 75 per cent of eligible community pharmacists have completed the training required to be able to diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments like acne, shingles or urinary tract infections, as well as prescribe contraception.

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B.C. pharmacists to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

About 75 per cent of eligible community pharmacists have completed the training required to be able to diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments, like acne.

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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

VANCOUVER — Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened health system.

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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

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