Minor Ailment Assessments in Maple Ridge

Maple Meadows Pharmacy · Unit 102

Start with a private, in-person pharmacist assessment

Eligible B.C. residents may request an assessment for one of 21 defined minor ailments or for contraception. The pharmacist will review your symptoms, health history and medications before deciding whether the request fits the service.

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An assessment does not guarantee a prescription. Depending on your symptoms and history, the pharmacist may recommend a prescription, non-prescription care, self-care or assessment by another healthcare professional.

What to expect

How the assessment works

The pharmacist must decide whether the symptoms can be assessed within B.C.’s defined minor-ailment or contraception service and whether treatment at the pharmacy is appropriate.

  1. Request an assessment

    Use the pharmacy booking portal or call to ask about current appointments and pharmacist availability.

  2. Discuss your symptoms

    The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, medical history, medications, allergies and relevant risk factors.

  3. Review the options

    The pharmacist explains the assessment result and whether treatment, self-care or another healthcare provider is appropriate.

  4. Follow the plan

    Follow the pharmacist’s directions and seek further care if symptoms worsen, do not improve or require another assessment.

Prescription or non-prescription care

When appropriate, the pharmacist may prescribe within the authorized scope or recommend a suitable non-prescription option.

Self-care information

The pharmacist may recommend non-drug measures and explain what changes or warning signs to monitor.

Referral for further assessment

If the symptoms fall outside the service or need testing or further examination, the pharmacist may advise another healthcare provider or urgent care.

Current B.C. scope

Conditions a B.C. pharmacist may assess

B.C. pharmacists may diagnose and prescribe within the defined scope for these 21 minor ailments. The pharmacist must still determine whether your symptoms meet the regulatory criteria and whether pharmacy care is appropriate.

A list is not a diagnosis

A minor ailment must be appropriate for assessment without laboratory or imaging tests and generally expected to resolve with short-term or episodic treatment. Severe, unusual or persistent symptoms may require another healthcare provider.

  1. Mild acne
  2. Allergic rhinitis
  3. Allergic, bacterial or viral conjunctivitis
  4. Allergic, atopic, contact, diaper or seborrheic dermatitis
  5. Dysmenorrhea
  6. Dyspepsia
  7. Fungal infections: onychomycosis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris or tinea pedis
  8. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  9. Headache
  10. Hemorrhoids
  11. Herpes labialis
  12. Impetigo
  13. Musculoskeletal pain
  14. Nicotine dependence
  15. Oral ulcers
  16. Oropharyngeal candidiasis
  17. Shingles
  18. Threadworms and pinworms
  19. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
  20. Urticaria, including insect bites
  21. Vaginal candidiasis

Contraception

Ask a pharmacist about contraception

A B.C. pharmacist may assess contraception needs and, when appropriate, prescribe contraception within the provincial scope. The discussion may include medical history, preferences, possible risks, interactions and follow-up.

Available products and services can change. Some methods require insertion by a physician or clinic even when the pharmacy can dispense the product.

Review current B.C. contraception information

Maple Meadows Pharmacy

Check current appointment options

The pharmacy booking portal currently includes a Minor Ailments and Conditions category. Available assessment types, dates and pharmacist availability may change.

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The attached Medical Centre is a separate service at unit 101 with its own contact, policies and patient-access information.

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