Your pharmacist is your medication expert who can provide a wide range of health care services.
Pharmacists can assess and prescribe for the following at no cost with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card. Contact your pharmacy to make an appointment. Card expired? Click here to renew.
- Birth Control
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Shingles
- Lyme Disease Prevention
- Prescription Renewals
Pharmacists can also adapt or substitute your medication as needed. Your pharmacist can also complete a medication review to ensure your medications are giving you the best outcomes. (co pay may apply).
Pharmacists can assess, and prescribe Covid-19 vaccines and Flu Shots. Click here to book your appointment.
Meningitis B vaccines are also available at select pharmacies at no cost for eligible patients. Click here to book your appointment.
Health Programs:
- Bloom Program (mental health services)
- Nova Scotia Take Home Naloxone Program (this unique program is completely anonymous and does not require you to present any form of ID. You will NOT be asked for your Nova Scotia Health Card.
Other Services:
These services are also available at your pharmacy, however, fees may apply. Contact your pharmacy to make an appointment.
- Minor Ailments Assessing & Prescribing (fees for this service are covered at CPPCC sites across the province by appointment).
- Chronic Disease Management (fees for this service are covered at CPPCC sites across the province by appointment).
- Immunizations and Injections
- Travel Health Counselling
- Emergency Prescribing
- Smoking Cessation Programs
Pilot Projects:
Pharmacies across Nova Scotia participate in pilot projects in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia to evaluate a broad range of pharmacy services. Your agreement to participate in the program gives you access to these services for free with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card.
Community Pharmacist-led Anticoagulation Management Service (CPAMS) for patients taking warfarin
Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic (CPPCC) offers an extended suite of pharmacy services at sites across the province.