Other Services

Besides travel health and dispensing prescriptions, Pharmacy First also offers several other services which include:

Injections of Medications or Vaccines

Our pharmacists have obtained their Advanced Methods Certification to administer vaccines and medications. Contact Pharmacy First at Lifebridge for details.

Free Delivery of Medications

If you need your medications and are unable to get to the pharmacy, we also provide free delivery.

Medication Reviews

Did you want to learn more about your medication? Our pharmacists can provide a review of medication if you are:

65 or older and:

  • Taking 5 or more long-term medications

    OR

  • Taking warfarin or other medication commonly referred to as blood thinners 

    OR

  • Taking a Beers List medication

  • Experiencing side effects from your medication

Blister Packaging

If you are having trouble remembering to take your medications as prescribed, we can package them monthly to help for no additional charge

Prescribing for Minor Ailments

All pharmacists who have take the appropriate training may prescribe for a variety of minor conditions. These are conditions that typically resolve on their own and/or are usually mild in nature. We will perform an assessment and determine if a prescription at the pharmacy level is appropriate. If it is not, we will refer you to your family doctor or another health care practitioner.

Below is a list of conditions that pharmacists at our pharmacy can prescribe (if appropriate according to the assessment):

Mild Acne
Allergic Rhinitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Cold Sores
Conjunctivitis: Bacterial, Viral and Allergic
Diaper Dermatitis, Candidal
Dysmenorrhea
Emergency Contraception
Erectile Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
Hemorrhoids
Hormonal Contraceptives
Influenza

Insect Bites
Musculoskeletal Strains and Sprains
Obesity
Onychomycosis
Oral Aphthous Ulcer
Oral Thrush
Shingles
Superficial Bacterial Skin Infections: Impetigo and Folliculitis
Tinea Corporis Infection
Tinea Cruris Skin Infection
Tinea Pedis Infection
Tobacco-Cessation
Urinary Tract Infection (Cystitis) - acute, uncomplicated