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Q1

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER TO BE A PATIENT OF THE CLINIC?

No. The clinic is accessible to everyone with a valid Nova Scotia Health card, regardless if they have a doctor or not.

Q2

I DON'T HAVE A DOCTOR. CAN YOU REFILL MY PRESCRIPTIONS?

Yes! We will provide a full assessment and refill medications as necessary. During our assessment, we may write blood work requisitions or change doses of certain medication if deemed appropriate.

Q3

CAN YOU PRESCRIBE FOR EAR INFECTIONS?

No, we are unable to assess and prescribe for ear infections.

Q4

CAN YOU PRESCRIBE FOR STREP THROAT?

Yes! In our clinic, we will do a full assessment of symptoms, and if needed a strep throat swab. If the results come back positive, we can prescribe antibiotics.

Q5

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

Once appointments are available to book, you can easily book on our website or call the pharmacy at 902-735-2696 ext. 2.

Q6

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK?

Most appointments will adhere to the same day/next day model to accommodate folks who need to be seen on a more urgent basis (ie. UTIs, strep throat, shingles). We will allow for some bookings up to 1-2 weeks in advance.

Q7

CAN YOU PRESCRIBE NEW MEDICATIONS?

Under the scope of the pilot project, pharmacists can prescribe additional medications for diabetes, cardiovascular disease (ie. high blood pressure), and COPD. We can discuss how your conditions are managed, make adjustments to current doses or add medications as needed.

Q8

CAN I GO TO THE CLINIC IF I HAVE A FAMILY DOCTOR?

Absolutely. Because we are operating on a same day/next day booking model, we encourage folks who need to be seen faster to book with us if they are unable to see their family physician. We will collaborate with your doctor and let them know of any service we provide, to keep them informed of your care. The goal of the project is to alleviate some of the burden from physicians/NPs and allow pharmacists to work collaboratively and to their full scope.

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