If all Part A pharmacists have the scope and must take the mandatory Orientation module for minor ailments prescribing, is the College expecting all Part A pharmacists to provide Minor Ailment services?

Having the legislated authority to prescribe for minor ailments does not mean all pharmacists must provide this service. Patients are encouraged to speak to their pharmacist to find out what healthcare services they offer. 

Pharmacists have an ethical obligation to ensure that they only practice when they are competent to do so, as self-assessed with respect to both relevant knowledge and skill as well as physical, emotional and mental capacity. The practice environment must also meet the Standards of Operation and be conducive to the safe and appropriate provision of pharmacy services. As such, pharmacists have the autonomy to incorporate minor ailments prescribing into their practice as they see appropriate, which may include a staggered implementation of minor ailment prescribing, or offering services for some, but not all, minor ailments. When unable to provide a requested pharmacy service, the pharmacist assumes responsibility for making reasonable efforts to ensure continuity of patient care, such as a referral to another pharmacist or practitioner.