Balser’s Pharmachoice is proud to have been selected as one of the few sites in NS to join the CPPCC project launching in May 2023.

See below for the current list of clinical services offered by our pharmacists in our new clinic.

To book an appointment call 1-902-247-3108 or book online. *Some services can only be booked by phone.

This project offers most services free to most NS residents. Some eligibility criteria applies. See below for some additional details. Many of these services will not be covered if the pharmacy is not part of the CPPCC project.

Some services are available through virtual care or phone call.

Note: we CANNOT assess or prescribe for Sinus, chest or ear infections. You will be referred to outpatient.

We may be calling you to verify the purpose of your appointment when you are booking online and do not provide sufficient details.

Prescription Renewals

The Pharmacist is able to assess and renew prescriptions that you have recently or will run out of refills on.

Fully covered for all NS residents

Minor Ailments

The Pharmacist is able to assess and prescribe for these ailments:

Fully Covered for all NS residents

GASTROINTESTINAL

  • Diarrhea (non-infectious)

  • Dyspepsia

  • GERD

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Nausea

HEAD/ NOSE/ THROAT

  • Allergic Rhinitis

  • Cough

  • Headache (mild)

  • Nasal Congestion

  • Oral Thrush

  • Oral Ulcers

  • Sore Throat

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

  • Hormonal Contraception/Birth Control (click for more information)

  • Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps, not hormonal contraception)

  • Emergency Contraception

  • Vaginal Candidiasis

DERMATOLOGICAL

  • Acne (mild)

  • Calluses and Corns

  • Contact Allergic Dermatitis

  • Dandruff

  • Eczema (mild to moderate)

  • Fungal Infections of the Skin   

  • Impetigo

  • Urticaria (mild)

  • Warts (excluding facial and genital)

OTHER

  • Herpes Simplex (infrequent)

  • Joint Pain (minor)

  • Muscle Pain (minor)

  • Sleep Disorders (minor)

  • Smoking Cessation

  • Threadworms and Pinworms

  • Xerophthalmia

Strep Throat Testing

The Pharmacist can assess and prescribe for Strep Throat.

Fully covered for all NS residents

Urinary Tract Infection

The Pharmacist can assess severity of your infection and provide a prescription when appropriate.

Fully covered for all female NS residents over 16*

*More Criteria applies.

Basic Medication Reviews

The pharmacist can do a one-on-one review of all your medications and provide an official medication list.

Fully covered for all NS residents

Tobacco Use Reduction

The Pharmacist can now provide counseling services and prescribing to help you reduce your use of tobacco.

Fully covered for all NS residents

Shingles Infection

The Pharmacist can assess your infection and prescribe antivirals.

Fully covered by all NS residents

Chronic Disease Management

The Pharmacist is now qualified to monitor, assess, order lab tests and prescribe for a selection of pre-diagnosed chronic diseases.

Fully covered for all NS residents

DIABETES

  • A1C Testing on site

  • Laboratory Blood Test requisitions

  • Continuation/Modification/Addition of medication

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Management

ASTHMA/COPD

  • Laboratory Blood Test requisitions

  • Continuation/Modification/Addition of medication

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Management

HEART DISEASE/BLOOD PRESSURE

  • Cholesterol Testing on site

  • Laboratory Blood Test requisitions

  • Continuation/Modification/Addition of medication

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Management

MENTAL HEALTH

  • Counselling

  • Laboratory Blood Test requisitions

  • Continuation/Modification/Addition of medication

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Management

Advanced Medication Reviews

The pharmacist can do a one-on-one in depth review of all your medications, identify problems and make interventions to improve your situation.

Fully covered for NS residents not on senior’s Pharmacare

Copay may apply for Senior’s Pharmacare patients

Naloxone Kit and Training

The pharmacist can provide a free Naloxone Kit and train you how to use it.

Fully covered for all

Injection services

The pharmacist can assess and inject Intramuscular and Subcutaneous medications. Some prescriptions from other providers are necessary for certain medications.

Includes anti-psychotic and Sublocade injections

Fully covered for all NS residents

Tick Bite/Lyme Disease

The Pharmacist can assess your infection and prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis.

Fully covered by all NS residents

Contraception

The Pharmacist can now assess and prescribe birth control.

Fully covered for all NS residents

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