Receive Your Medicine Directly From Vanguard Pharmacy Professionals
Vanguard pharmacists have authorization to prescribe specific medications for various health issues classified as "minor ailments". These health concerns are typically temporary, need limited intervention and don't necessitate laboratory testing.
Vanguard Pharmacy Professionals can evaluate and assist you in managing your symptoms through prescriptions or other therapeutic options and can suggest strategies to alleviate discomfort and/or stop recurrence. They are readily available and possess expertise to identify indicators that warrant consultation with your physician, another healthcare provider or urgent care centers.
Review the complete list below of minor ailments your Vanguard Pharmacy Professional can assist in treating.
Bladder infections (or UTIs) occur frequently, particularly in females. Bacterial invasion leads to inflammation and discomfort in the urinary tract lining.
Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) results from eye inflammation triggered by allergens, viral agents, or bacterial sources. Treatment varies depending on the underlying cause.
Viral agents causing fever blisters remain inactive until activated by triggers like emotional tension. These lesions produce discomfort and visible blemishes around the mouth area.
Pregnancy-related nausea or “early-day queasiness” affects approximately 60-80% of expectant mothers. This condition appears predominantly during the first trimester and typically subsides around week 20.
Continuous sneezing, watery eyes, nasal irritation, and stuffiness create daily disruptions. For those experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms, we offer solutions to manage your discomfort.
Mouth yeast infection stems from candida overgrowth, resulting in creamy white patches across the tongue, inner cheek surfaces, and gum tissue.
A Vanguard Pharmacy Professional can assist in treating dermatitis conditions including atopic dermatitis and allergic reactions (from plant exposure or environmental irritants).
Period cramps (or dysmenorrhea) can intensify enough to disrupt daily activities and quality of life. Both pharmaceutical and natural approaches are available for relief.
Acid reflux and digestive upset frequently appear together. Persistent stomach discomfort may lead to complications, though prevention strategies are effective.
Close to 50% of Ontario residents develop piles by their fifth decade. This condition involves inflamed blood vessels. Treatment options exist to ease symptoms.
Bacterial skin lesions represent a transmissible condition affecting primarily young children and infants, starting with irritated, red patches typically appearing on facial areas.
Bug bites trigger raised, itchy welts on skin surfaces causing significant irritation. Your Vanguard Pharmacy Professional provides relief options.
Lyme disease originates from bacterial transmission through tick contact. Your Vanguard Pharmacy Professional offers preventive guidance against this serious condition.
Ligament injuries occur from overstretching or tearing connective tissue between bones. Muscle injuries happen when tissue fibers experience excessive tension, such as in lower limbs.
Breakouts typically emerge during adolescence when sebaceous glands become overactive. Without proper intervention, this may progress to severe forms potentially causing permanent marks.
Mouth ulcers develop within cheek lining, on lip tissue, along tongue edges, on the palate, or beneath the tongue, persisting roughly 7-10 days.
Threadworms, alternatively called pinworms, are parasitic organisms producing rectal itching. Threadworm infestations predominantly affect children aged 5 to 14 years.
Contact-based infant rashes, stemming from delayed changes or aggressive cleaning products, typically spare skin creases. Fungal-origin rashes may involve folded areas.
How it works
No appointment is necessary. Simply find Vanguard Pharmacy near you or book an appointment now to speak to a Pharmacist about treatment, including prescriptions, for minor illnesses.