NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A Pictou County pharmacy is part of a recently announced provincial pilot program offering some primary health-care services at 12 ...
Pharmacists at some Nova Scotia pharmacies can now diagnose and treat some common illnesses like strep throat and prescribe medications for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 123RF STOCK PHOTONEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A Pictou County pharmacy is part of a recently announced provincial pilot program offering some primary health-care services at 12 pharmacies across Nova Scotia.
Pharmacists at the Shoppers Drug Mart at 912 East River Rd. in New Glasgow will be allowed to diagnose and treat some common illnesses like strep throat and prescribe medications for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.“Every day we work hard to improve the access to care our patients need and deserve," said Matlock.
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