Health Conditions · Chilliwack, BC

Health Conditions

What each condition is, how it’s treated in Canada, which medications are used, and when to see a pharmacist rather than a doctor — or a doctor rather than either. Written for patients, reviewed by Pill4Me pharmacists.

A BC pharmacist can assess and prescribe for some of these

Under the province’s Minor Ailments and Contraception Service, pharmacists can assess and prescribe for 21 conditions plus contraception — no doctor’s appointment, and PharmaCare covers the assessment fee for eligible BC residents. These are the ones with guides so far:

Acid Reflux & GERD Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)See all 21 conditions →

Diabetes & Metabolic Health

Type 2 Diabetes

Also called T2D, type II diabetes, diabetes mellitus type 2

A long-term condition where blood sugar runs high because the body stops responding well to insulin. Usually managed with lifestyle changes and medication over many years.

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Heart & Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

Also called hypertension, HBP, raised blood pressure

Blood pressure that stays higher than it should over time. It rarely causes symptoms, which is why it is usually found by measuring rather than by feeling unwell.

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Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health

High Cholesterol

Also called dyslipidemia, high LDL, hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol levels — particularly LDL — that raise the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke. It causes no symptoms and is found through a blood test.

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Thyroid Conditions

Hypothyroidism

Also called underactive thyroid, low thyroid, Hashimoto's thyroiditis

An underactive thyroid gland that does not make enough thyroid hormone, slowing many of the body's processes. Treated with a daily hormone replacement tablet.

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Digestive Health

Acid Reflux & GERD

Pharmacist can assess

Also called GERD, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease

Stomach acid moving back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and regurgitation. One of the conditions a BC pharmacist can assess and prescribe for.

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Urinary Health

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Pharmacist can assess

Also called UTI, bladder infection, cystitis

A bacterial infection of the bladder or urinary tract, causing burning and urgency. Uncomplicated cases are among the conditions a BC pharmacist can assess and prescribe for.

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Respiratory Conditions

Asthma

Also called reactive airway disease, bronchial asthma

A long-term condition where the airways become inflamed and narrow in response to triggers, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness that come and go.

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COPD

Guide coming soon

Also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

A long-term lung condition causing persistent breathlessness and cough, most often related to smoking. Guide in progress — ask our pharmacists in the meantime.

Men's Health

Erectile Dysfunction

Also called ED, impotence, erectile difficulties

Persistent difficulty getting or keeping an erection. Common, treatable, and often an early signal of vascular or hormonal problems worth assessing.

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How Pill4Me can help

Pharmacist assessment

21 conditions a BC pharmacist can assess and prescribe for.

Medication review

A pharmacist goes through everything you take, including OTC.

Transfer a prescription

We contact your current pharmacy — you don't have to.

Drug Information A–Z

Plain-language guides to the medications behind these conditions.

Medical disclaimer: These guides are general educational information and do not replace assessment by a pharmacist, physician or other qualified healthcare professional. They are not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan. If you are worried about symptoms, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse any time, or 911 in an emergency.