EXPANDED SCOPE OF PHARMACY PRACTICE

As of October 1st, 2023 your Pelham Hills Pharmacists are able to access and prescribe for a total of 19 conditions, inclusive of:

• Acne (mild)
• Allergic rhinitis
• Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores)
• Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye – 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 and urticaria (hives)
• Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
• Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
• Pinworms and threadworms
• Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
• Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
• Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies. Additional criteria include:

• Usually a short-term condition
• Lab results aren’t usually required
• Low risk of treatment masking underlying conditions
• No medication or medical history red flags that could suggest a more serious condition
• Only minimal or short-term follow-up is required

We encouraged you to speak with a PELHAM HILLS PHARMACIST to find out what healthcare services we offer!

As of July 1, 2023, regulation changes authorize Part A pharmacists,

Administer substances listed in the regulations by injection and inhalation for purposes other than patient demonstration and education. This expansion of scope enables pharmacy professionals with injection training to better support their patients with the routine injection or inhalation of medications. This will benefit patients being treated for conditions including osteoporosis, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis who may have difficulties with self-injection or who fear needles, or those who may require inhaled medications for conditions such as asthma.