can pharmacists prescribe
I feel that pharmacists should be able to prescribe if nothing else in a limited role that could help improve healthcare and save money. A pharmacist can note if a patient is not getting their refills on time and counsel the patient as to why. Taking this into consideration the pharmacist could prescribe something that might work better for that patient.
In addition to recommending over-the-counter medications to help you quit smoking, your pharmacist can prescribe certain medications for smoking cessation. Some patients can also participate in the pharmacy smoking cessation program, which offers smoking cessation counselling for eligible Ontarians.