Pharmacists only order blood work that is related to a medication that they are currently assessing. An appointment for blood work only cannot be booked. For example, if the patient has booked an appointment for a medication renewal assessment and the pharmacist determines that blood work is required for that medication, they will give the patient a requisition and follow-up with them on the results.

No, pharmacists cannot order x-rays.

The clinic appointment will be with a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians may also be present to assist with services such a injections, blood pressure measurement and more. The conditions and services that are available to be booked in CPPCC clinics are within the scope of practice of pharmacists. Occasionally, something will come up during the assessment that falls outside of their scope. If this occurs, the pharmacist will send a consult letter back to your family physician or nurse practitioner for follow-up care. If you do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner following your care, CPPCC pharmacists are able to consult with an NSH Nurse practitioner for some chronic conditions.

An appointment for this service cannot be booked at a CPPCC.

Covid, flu and RSV vaccines should be booked in the provincial scheduler, found at this link: https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/booking/covid-flu-booking