A quick swab test at the counter means patients can get antibiotics without a doctor's visit.
Photo: Andy Li, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pharmacists in Nova Scotia can now test for strep throat and prescribe antibiotics on the spot, under a change that took effect this month.
The swab test takes about ten minutes. Health officials say the change should free up clinic appointments during the busy winter season.
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Youth mental health line adds text and chat
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