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01/13/2024

01/13/2024

One year ago, Ontario made changes to allow pharmacists to prescribe for common ailments.

Since then, nearly 600,000 assessments have been completed for UTIs, pink eye, cold sores & more, with 93% of all community pharmacies in the province participating. ontario.ca/CommonAilments

01/13/2024

The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program covers nearly 5,000 prescription medications for eligible Ontario residents with valid Ontario health cards.

Learn more: ontario.ca/check-medication-coverage/

09/20/2023

The Point of Care symbol, displayed at every accredited community pharmacy in Ontario, is a visual identifier of quality pharmacy care. When you see the symbol, you can feel confident that your pharmacy is accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

02/13/2023

Pharmacists in Ontario can now assess and treat patients for 13 minor health conditions like UTIs, pink eye and cold sores.

02/03/2023

Ontario expanded the role of pharmacists so you can access more care at your local pharmacy.

You can now visit a pharmacy with your health card and receive prescriptions for 13 common ailments at no extra charge. Contact your pharmacy before you go. ontario.ca/page/pharmacies

02/03/2023

11/03/2022

Starting today, free flu shots are available to all Ontarians six months of age and older.

Contact your primary care provider or local public health unit to get your shot as soon as possible.

Everyone 5+ is strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 booster at the same time.

Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002437/free-flu-shot-available-for-ontarians-six-months-of-age-and-older

10/07/2022

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine targets the original virus and protects against the most recently circulating variants.

As this is being offered as a booster, those who receive it must have already completed a primary series.

09/15/2022

Available Now

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Starting September 26, Ontario will begin to offer the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to all Ontarians aged 18+ at an interval of six months.

As of this date, all COVID-19 vaccine booster dose appointments for individuals 18+ will be for the bivalent vaccine.

As of 8:00 a.m. today, appointments can be booked for dates on or after September 26 at:
- Ontario.ca/bookvaccine
- 1-833-943-3900
- Public health units using their own booking system
- Indigenous-led vaccination clinics
- Participating pharmacies & health care providers

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is an updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine, that targets the original virus and protects against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variants.

As this is being offered as a booster, those who receive it must have already completed a primary series.

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002277/ontarians-aged-18-eligible-for-bivalent-covid-19-booster-dose

09/01/2022

Protect yourself against Lyme disease.

02/16/2022

Free tests available now. One kit per household