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Ontario HealthcareScope of PracticeMinor Ailments
Ontario Pharmacists Can Now Treat 28 Conditions: What Changed July 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Ontario expanded what pharmacists are allowed to do. Pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for nine additional minor ailments, bringing the total to 28, and administer six more publicly funded vaccines.
PlusVirtual TeamJul 11, 2026
3 min121
Virtual CareTelepharmacyOntario Healthcare
Ontario Approves Virtual Care Policy for Pharmacists
On September 16, 2025, the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) approved its Virtual Care Policy, marking a turning point for telepharmacy in the province. Effective September 30, 2025, the policy re
PlusVirtual TeamSep 15, 2025
4 min30220
Pharmacist ScopeOntario HealthcareMinor Ailments
Ontario Proposes 14 New Minor Ailments for Pharmacist Prescribing
Pharmacists in Ontario are about to take on a significantly larger clinical role. In September 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced plans to expand the province's Minor Ailments Program by a
PlusVirtual TeamAug 18, 2025
4 min20013
Pharmacist ScopeOntario HealthcareBritish Columbia
Ontario and BC Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Powers
Canadian pharmacists are gaining clinical authority at a pace not seen in decades. Ontario's minor ailments program continues to grow, British Columbia introduced a landmark change allowing pharmacists t
PlusVirtual TeamJul 22, 2024
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