Minor Ailments and Contraception Service (MACS)
As of June 1, 2023, pharmacists in British Columbia are licensed to prescribe medications for contraception and emergency contraception along with 21 other minor ailments: acne, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis (allergic, bacterial or viral), dermatitis (allergic, atopic, contact, diaper or seborrheic), dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, fungal infections (onychomycosis, tinea corporis infection, tinea cruris infection or tinea pedis infection), gastroesophageal reflux disease, headache, hemorrhoids, herpes labialis, impetigo, musculoskeletal pain, nicotine dependence, oral ulcers (canker sores, aphthous ulcers), oropharyngeal candidiasis, shingles, threadworms and pinworms, urinary tract infections (uncomplicated), urticaria (including insect bites), and vaginal candidiasis. Please call in advance and visit the pharmacy if you require an assessment for any of the above services. Prescribing is always at the discretion of the pharmacist.
