This article reviews the standard minor ailment appointment offerings for Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick pharmacies using MedMe. All listed provinces are integrated with RxConsultAction by Vigilance Santé.
Is your pharmacy in another province? We'd love to add the Minor Ailments feature to your system. Please contact us and let us know which ailments you'd like to showcase.
Overview
Additional Resources:
Appointment Types Are Automatically Available in MedMe by Province:
| ON | BC | AB | NS | NB |
Acne | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Allergies Affecting the Nose (Allergic Rhinitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Calluses and Corns |
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Canker Sores | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Cold Sores (Oral Herpes Labialis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Contraception |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Dandruff |
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| ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Diaper Rash | ✔︎ |
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Diarrhea |
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| ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Dry Eye |
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| ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Emergency Contraception |
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| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Fungal Skin Infection (Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Groin Itch) |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Headache |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Heartburn/Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Hemorrhoids | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Indigestion |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Insect Bites and Itchy Skin/Hives | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Morning Sickness | ✔︎ |
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Muscle Aches and Pains (Musculoskeletal Sprains and Strains) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Nausea |
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| ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Oral Fungal Infection (Oral Thrush) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Shingles |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Skin Infection (Impetigo) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Skin Rash (Dermatitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Sleep Disorder |
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Threadworms (Pinworms) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Tick Bites (Lyme Disease Prevention) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Tobacco Smoking Cessation (Nicotine Cessation) |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Upper Respiratory Tract Conditions (Cough, Nasal Congestion) |
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Urinary Tract Infection (Uncomplicated UTI) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Vaginal Yeast Infection | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Warts |
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Is your pharmacy in another province? We'd love to add the Minor Ailments feature to your system. Please contact us and let us know which ailments you'd like to showcase:
Additional minor ailments appointments available by request
Additional minor ailments appointments available by request
Eyes
Eye infection and inflammation (pink eye)
Dry eyes
Nose
Seasonal allergies (hay fever)
Nasal congestion
Mouth
Canker sores
Cold sores
Cough
Oral thrush
Sore throat
Skin
Acne
Athlete's foot, ringworm, and groin itch (fungal skin infection)
Calluses and corns
Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis)
Dermatitis (eczema, atopic, allergic, and contact)
Diaper rash
Head lice
Impetigo (bacterial skin infection)
Insect bites, stings, and hives (urticaria)
Nail fungus infection
Warts
Stomach
Diarrhea
Acid reflux (GERD)
Indigestion
Nausea
Female-Specific
Contraception (birth control)
Menstrual pain (period cramps)
Emergency contraception
Prenatal care (prenatal vitamins)
Urinary tract infection (bladder infection)
Vaginal yeast infection
Other:
Acute mountain sickness prevention
Erectile dysfunction
Headache
Hemorrhoids
Flu (influenza) treatment
Malaria prevention
Muscle sprains and strains
Shingles
Sleep disorders (minor)
Threadworms (pinworms)
Tick bite, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
Tobacco smoking cessation
Traveller's diarrhea prevention
If your pharmacy is interested in these additional appointment types, please contact us via chat or at care@medmehealth.com.
Appointment Types Available through MAPflow Integration
Following provincial guidelines, the MAPflow integration in MedMe can be used to complete minor ailment assessments for the appointment types below.
| ON | BC | AB | NS | NB | PE |
Acne (Mild) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Allergies – Stuffy Nose (Allergic Rhinitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI: Uncomplicated) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Canker Sores (Oral Aphthous Ulcer) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Cold Sores (Oral Herpes Labialis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Contraception Management (Hormonal Contraception) |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Heartburn / Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Hemorrhoids | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Insect Bites and Itch | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Jock-itch (Tinea Cruris) | ✔︎ |
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Morning after Pill (Emergency Contraception) |
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Morning Sickness | ✔︎ |
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Muscle Aches and Pains (Musculoskeletal Sprains and Strains) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Oral Fungal Infection (Oral Thrush) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Period Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) |
| ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Skin Infection (Impetigo) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Skin Rash (Dermatitis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Threadworms or Pinworms | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Tick Bites (Prevention of Lyme Disease) | ✔︎ |
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Urticaria (Hives) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
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Vaginal Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis) | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
Patient Experience - Minor Ailments Appointments
When patients schedule appointments, they can visually see all Minor Ailments appointments grouped together.
Pharmacy Experience - Editing Minor Ailment Appointments
Pharmacists can see each individual appointment setting by searching for the specific appointment name. The appointments are not grouped together as they are on the patient-facing view.
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