Pharmacist

Most pharmacies are open days, evenings, weekends, and holidays making them one of the most accessible front-line health care providers in the province.
New Brunswick pharmacists can:
-
Assess your symptoms and prescribe medication for a variety of minor ailments for eligible New Brunswick residents with no service fee.
-
Administer certain publicly funded vaccines.
-
Replace, renew, or extend your existing prescriptions.
The provincial government covers the cost of pharmacy assessments of the following conditions for eligible residents:
-
Conjunctivitis: Must be 1 year of age and older
-
Contact Allergic Dermatitis: Must be 2 years of age and older
-
Mild to Moderate Eczema: Must be 2 years of age and older
-
Impetigo: Must be 2 years of age and older
-
Shingles: Must be 12 years of age and older
-
Previously Diagnosed Cold Sores: Must be 12 years of age or older
-
Mild Acne: Must be 12 to 30 years of age if new onset of acne
-
Contraception Management: Must be between the ages of 12 and 50
-
Urinary Tract Infections: Must be between the ages of 16 and 64 and previously diagnosed with a UTI.
-
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Must be 18 years of age and older
-
Tick bites: Presenting within 72 hours of a suspected tick bite and have no symptoms