Our Services
At West End Pharmacy, we provide a variety of services that go beyond fulfilling prescriptions. Our team of knowledgeable and caring experts are here to work with you to make you feel confident and safe.
Prescriptions
- Prescription filling
- All drug plans accepted
- Free prescription delivery
- Weekly Dosett/Blister Packs – Weekly packaging with compartments that contain the medicine prescribed by your doctor in the correct dose for that particular time of day
- Faxing Doctors for Prescription Refills
Consultations
- Medscheck – A private consultation with your pharmacist that ensures you’re getting the most from your medication and that you’re taking them correctly
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Disease Management Clinics
- Glucose Monitor Training
Patient Support
- Medication Profiles
- Drug Interaction Monitoring
- Medication Information Handouts
- Sigvaris Compression Stocking with Certified Fitter
- Harm Reduction & Sharps Disposal
Vaccinations & Tests
- Flu Shots
- INR Testing
- COVID vaccinations
- Take-home COVID tests
Minor Ailment Prescribing
As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
- Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes labialis (cold sores)
- Impetigo
- Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
- Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
- Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
- Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
- 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