Ontario pharmacists can prescribe over-the-counter meds

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Ontario – Pharmacists in Ontario are being given the power to prescribe new over-the-counter medications. The Doug Ford government made the announcement on Thursday in its 2023 budget, saying the original push to have pharmacists prescribe some medications has been “hugely popular.” Starting in the fall, the expanded prescribing power will include medications that treat moderate acne, canker sores, diaper …