Minor Ailments Prescribing is a program in Ontario, Canada, that allows pharmacists to prescribe medication for minor ailments, such as allergic rhinitis, heart burn, cold sores and many more. This program is designed to improve access to healthcare services for patients and reduce the burden on the healthcare system by redirecting non-urgent cases from physicians to pharmacists.

Developed by a practicing pharmacist who understands the challenges that pharmacists face during the busy day-to-day operations, this system is designed to streamline the process of minor ailment prescribing.

The system is accessible from any device, and pharmacists can set up accounts for multiple pharmacy locations and add as many pharmacists as they want. The system covers all documentation requirements to secure billing for the service, assesses patient eligibility, implements appropriate care plans, lists all allowable medications, and generates follow-up reminders.

The system is designed to be paperless, avoiding clutter and promoting environmentally friendly practices. Importantly, the pharmacist drives the system according to their professional judgement, and the clinical decision is at the pharmacist’s sole discretion.

Overall, Pharmacy Automated Mechanisms’ solution provides a comprehensive and user-friendly system to facilitate minor ailment prescribing for Ontario pharmacists. By streamlining the process, pharmacists can provide efficient and effective care to patients, ultimately improving access to healthcare services and reducing the burden on the healthcare system.