Are there any age restrictions for patients seeking treatment for minor ailments?

While the regulations authorizing pharmacists to prescribe for minor ailments do not include age restrictions, it is possible that characteristics such as age may be relevant to the treatment of specific minor ailments. Pharmacists should conduct a patient assessment and use their knowledge, skills and judgment along with available clinical treatment algorithms to determine whether age or any other factor might indicate that prescribing for a particular minor ailment is contraindicated. If a decision is made not to prescribe, that decision must be explained to the patient along with a follow-up plan for monitoring and/or next steps. This could include a referral to another healthcare provider.