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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

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