Minor Ailment Virtual Assessments
To book a virtual consultation you must
Be 18 years of age or older or have parental/guardian consent if under 18
Have any of the 19 medical conditions classified as minor ailments
Minor Ailment Virtual Assessments
To book a virtual consultation you must
Be 18 years of age or older or have parental/guardian consent if under 18
Have any of the 19 medical conditions classified as minor ailments
Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies, and currently include the list below.
(click individual items to learn more)
ACNE
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
APHTHOUS ULCERS (Canker sores)
CONJUNCTIVITIS (Bacterial, allergic and viral)
DERMATITIS (Atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
DIAPER DERMATITIS
DYSMENORRHEA
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE(GERD)
HEMORRHOIDS
HERPES LABIALIS (Cold sores)
IMPETIGO
INSECT BITES & URTICARIA (Hives)
MUSCULOSKELETAL SPRAINS & STRAINS
NAUSEA & VOMITING of PREGNANCY
PINWORMS & THREADWORMS
TICK BITES (Lyme disease prevention)
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (Uncomplicated)
VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (Yeast infection)
Frequently Asked Questions
- A smartphone, computer, or tablet with video and microphone, or a telephone
- A strong and secure internet connection
- An email address (for appointment links and reminders)
- A private space to have your virtual visit
- Your Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card and other health/drug insurance
The pharmacist will speak with you about your concerns. Depending on your needs, the pharmacist may suggest either of the following next steps:
- Issue you a prescription to start your recommended treatment
- Ask you to see your family doctor or visit a walk-in clinic
- Ask you to go to your nearest Emergency Department.
- Recommend self-care measures and/or over-the-counter items that do not require a prescription, if appropriate
Yes! Our goal is to take care of all your health and wellness needs. Silver Scripts Pharmacy will deliver your medications right to your door. However, you also have the option to get your prescription filled at any pharmacy in Ontario.
Yes! We are a fully accredited pharmacy. Please let us know if you’d like to transfer your prescriptions to us and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yes, you can book an appointment for a family member. When you are filling out the booking form, you can provide your own name as the contact, and your Family member’s name and information as the patient. The appointment link will be sent to the email address provided in the intake form.
