Many times pharmacists do not have the right tools to properly | Apoteker & TTK Indonesia

Many times pharmacists do not have the right tools to properly help patients, and can only refer them to other healthcare professionals. This may result in worse and less convenient care, increased costs and worse health outcomes.

Patients and healthcare systems have enough problems. Policy makers have the power to allow pharmacists to do more and do better.
Link : https://globalnews.ca/news/9375658/ontario-pharmacists-prescriptions/ . As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include:

Allergic rhinitis
Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)