B.C. pharmacists welcome new prescription powers, but eye administrative burden
Next spring, they will begin prescribing drugs for minor ailments like urinary tract infections and allergies, as well as contraception.
Like many health professionals, pharmacists have faced burnout and labour shortages since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As an independent, Wang said she has some control over the workload, but she said she’d like to see supports in place to protect others from unreasonable demands. “I think, in short, there may be a little bit more workload but it will probably increase the morale.”
The association estimates B.C. pharmacies could assess about 60,000 minor ailments a year for $1.2 million.
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