I think my daughter has an ear infection. Can my pharmacist see my daughter and prescribe an antibiotic or do I need to see a doctor?

30-year-old woman5 years ago

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Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago

Good evening ma'am,

Sorry for the delay in response.

The pharmacist will not be able to prescribe an antibiotic in such a situation, no. Your daughter needs to be examined by a doctor with a specialized tool called an otoscope.

Good evening,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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