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 Callander IDA Pharmacy at 93 Main Street North or call (705) 752-3388.
Our pharmacists can assess and prescribe for all 19 minor ailments covered by Ontario's program:
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.
Walk in or call ahead.
Private assessment with the pharmacist (about 15–20 minutes).
If treatment is appropriate, the prescription is written and filled on the spot.
If symptoms point to something beyond a minor ailment, the pharmacist refers you to the right care.
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 are welcome during business hours. Calling ahead at (705) 752-3388 can shorten the wait.
Yes — with a valid Ontario health card the assessment is covered by the province. You pay only for the medication if one is prescribed.
Yes, for eligible conditions — for example, 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 your current medications, and your allergy information.
Skip the clinic wait. Call (705) 752-3388 or visit us at 93 Main Street North, Callander — the assessment is free with your Ontario health card.