Saskatchewan pharmacies expand strep throat testing access

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Eleven more Saskatchewan pharmacies can now test for strep throat, expanding a pilot project. This increases access to primary care for residents. The expansion allows trained pharmacists to assess symptoms, perform rapid strep tests, and prescribe medication. Nine pharmacies are immediately offering strep testing, with two more joining in January 2026. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance pharmacy services, building on pharmacists' authority to prescribe for minor ailments since 2012.


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