Pharmacy care clinics in Alberta handle common illnesses, easing pressure on doctors

MedicalXpress | Apr 19, 2026

The next time you need medical advice for a common ailment like acne, insomnia or pink eye, consider visiting your pharmacist. Pharmacists in Alberta have the widest scope of practice in Canada, and more than 100 new community pharmacy care clinics across the province are designed to complement what is offered by physicians, walk-in clinics and emergency departments.