Pharmacist Minor Ailments & Self Care Prescribing
Minor Ailments and Conditions
The following information is directly from the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) as of August 2025.
A minor ailment is generally a condition that is less serious for which you may not need to see your doctor. For some ailments, your pharmacist can provide you with a limited course of treatment with a prescription drug that may be more effective than an over-the-counter medication. Licensed pharmacists are able to prescribe drugs within their prescribing limits for the care of some minor ailments.
Examples of the type of ailments include:
- Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
- Canker Sore (Oral Aphthous Ulcer)
- Cold Sore (Herpes Labialis)
- Contact Dermatitis (Allergic or Irritant)
- Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis: Irritant and Candidal)
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Emergency Contraception
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Folliculitis
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
- Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
- Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
- Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex)
- Headache (Tension-Type and Migraine: Acute and Primary)
- Heartburn (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD))
- Hemorrhoids
- Hormonal Contraception
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Lyme Disease Prevention
- Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
- Musculoskeletal Strains and Sprains
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Nicotine Cessation
- Non-Bullous Impetigo
- Oral Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pinworms (Enterobiasis Infection)
- Seasonal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Sinus Infection (Acute Rhinosinusitis)
- Toenail Infection (Toenail Onychomycosis)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Cystitis: Acute, Uncomplicated)
