Pharmacist-Led Pharmacy Care Clinic in Nanton
A prescribing pharmacist reviews your symptoms, health history, allergies and medications, then recommends the appropriate next step — self-care, non-prescription treatment, testing, a prescription, or referral.
Walk-in Pharmacy Care may be available. Call ahead to confirm pharmacist availability.
Minor Ailment Assessments
12+ eligible conditions
Rapid Strep Testing
Point-of-care results
Pharmacist Prescribing
When authorized and appropriate
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403-646-0510
What Is a Pharmacy Care Clinic?
A Pharmacy Care Clinic is a patient-care service provided by pharmacists within a licensed pharmacy. The service begins with an individual assessment — treatment is based on the pharmacist's professional judgement, authorization and available clinical information.
- Minor ailment assessments
- Pharmacist prescribing when appropriate
- Rapid group A strep testing
- Prescription renewals
- Prescription adaptations
- Medication-related concerns
- Health screening
- Vaccinations and injections
Care within pharmacy practice
When another type of examination, testing or treatment is needed, the pharmacist will recommend an appropriate healthcare provider. Pharmacy Care does not provide every type of medical service.
Ask If Pharmacy Care FitsExplore Pharmacy Care Clinic Services
Each service starts with an individual pharmacist assessment. Explore the details, or call to ask which one fits your situation.
Minor Ailments & Pharmacist Prescribing
Assessment and prescribing for eligible everyday health concerns.
- UTI symptoms, pink eye, heartburn, cold sores and more
- Prescribing when authorized and clinically appropriate
- Individual assessment before any treatment decision
Rapid Strep Throat Testing
Point-of-care testing for group A strep, with treatment when appropriate.
- Sore-throat assessment before any swab
- Rapid point-of-care result explained the same visit
- Prescribing when strep is confirmed and treatment is suitable
Prescription and Medication Support
Prescription Renewals
A pharmacist may renew certain existing prescriptions after reviewing effectiveness, side effects and current health needs. Renewals aren't automatic — some situations require prescriber follow-up.
Prescription Adaptations
When permitted and appropriate, a pharmacist may adapt an existing prescription's dose, form, instructions or duration, documenting the decision and communicating with other providers when required.
Medication Assessments
Support for side effects, interactions, dosing-schedule difficulties, post-discharge questions, non-prescription products or device concerns. A complete medication review may be recommended.
How a Pharmacy Care Assessment Works
Walk In or Call Ahead
Availability depends on the pharmacist, service, supplies and eligibility requirements.
Meet Privately With a Pharmacist
Discuss symptoms, history, treatments tried, allergies and current medications.
Receive an Individual Assessment
No treatment decision is made solely from the service you requested.
Review Your Care Plan
Understand the outcome, treatment, precautions and expected follow-up.
Arrange Follow-Up
At the pharmacy, by phone, or with your doctor or another provider.
What to Bring
- ✓Your Alberta health card
- ✓A list of current medications, vitamins and supplements
- ✓Medication allergy information
- ✓Prescription insurance details
- ✓Relevant vaccination records
- ✓Products or treatments already tried
- ✓A parent or authorized guardian, when required
Please don't send detailed symptoms or sensitive health information through ordinary email.
Can the pharmacist prescribe during my visit?
A pharmacist may prescribe when authorized and when the assessment supports it — considering the condition, findings, age, history, allergies, medications and required follow-up. A prescription shouldn't be expected before the assessment is complete.
Ask the PharmacistWhy Visit the Pharmacy Care Clinic?
Local Access
A local assessment option for eligible everyday health and medication concerns.
Medication Experts
Specialized knowledge of dosing, interactions, side effects and appropriate use.
One Location
Assessment, prescribing and medication counselling in the same visit when appropriate.
Medication History Review
Your medications and potential interactions are reviewed before treatment is recommended.
Clear Next Steps
If Pharmacy Care isn't appropriate, you'll know exactly what type of follow-up to seek.
Costs and Coverage
Costs depend on the type of assessment, provincial funding criteria, point-of-care testing, medication costs, private insurance, and deductibles or co-payments.
eligible services may be publicly funded for Alberta residents with valid health coverage
testing and medication costs are assessed separately from the consultation
contact the pharmacy for current fee and coverage information
a week the pharmacy is open, with varying hours by day
Don't assume every Pharmacy Care service is publicly covered — contact Nanton Family Pharmacy for current information.
Ongoing Medication Support
This connection lets the pharmacist consider your current prescriptions when assessing a new concern.
- Prescription filling and transfers
- Medication reviews
- Compounding
- Compliance packaging
- Prescription delivery
- Vaccinations
- Health screening
- Home-health products
Visit the Pharmacy Care Clinic
2119 20 StreetNanton, Alberta T0L 1R0
Phone: 403-646-0510
Fax: 403-646-0511
Email: info@nantonfamilypharmacy.com
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 403-646-0510 to confirm current Pharmacy Care Clinic availability, service requirements and applicable fees.
What is the Pharmacy Care Clinic at Nanton Family Pharmacy?+
Is the Pharmacy Care Clinic a medical walk-in clinic?+
Do I need an appointment?+
What conditions can a pharmacist assess?+
Can the pharmacist prescribe medication?+
Does an assessment guarantee a prescription?+
Does the Pharmacy Care Clinic provide strep testing?+
Will I receive antibiotics after a strep test?+
Can the pharmacist renew a prescription?+
Can children use the Pharmacy Care Clinic?+
What should I bring?+
Are Pharmacy Care services covered?+
Can I have a pharmacist-issued prescription filled elsewhere?+
What happens if the pharmacist cannot treat my concern?+
Can the Pharmacy Care Clinic replace my family doctor?+
Visit the Pharmacy Care Clinic in Nanton
Walk-in service may be available. Call ahead to confirm that the appropriate pharmacist and service are available.