There are certain prescriptions that pharmacists are allowed to take care of directly.
This helps to alleviate the pressure on doctors in clinics and emergency rooms.
There are limitations to what they are qualified to prescribe.
Can pharmacists prescribe antibiotics for a UTI?
Yes, Pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics for UTI in Alberta. In fact, pharmacists in Alberta can prescribe any schedule 1 drug.
The only thing they can not prescribe are controlled substances like illegal narcotics.
It is possible to get a uti prescription directly from a pharmacist in Alberta, without seeing a doctor.
That being said, pharmacists must also ensure that they are only providing direct prescriptions when having all the available information about your particular case.
If they don’t feel comfortable with it, or believe they have limited information, they may require you to first see your doctor.
