The authority for pharmacists to provide minor ailment services and funding of minor ailment services are two separate components of this new scope of practice. The patient eligibility criteria outlined in the EO Notice serves to outline the criteria that must be met for a pharmacy to receive payment from the Ontario government for providing a minor ailment service. As with other health care services not covered by a publicly funded program, pharmacists may charge the patient fees for uninsured professional pharmacy services. See OPA's fee guide for more information.
