OTTAWA -- Shoppers Drug Mart is now providing a virtual care platform for customers to access medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pharmacy is teaming up with technology platform Maple to launch virtual care services for patients wanting to speak with doctors and other health care providers.
Customers will be able to access the virtual care service, free of charge, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. until March 23. Shoppers says in addition to providing COVID-19 screenings, virtual primary care visits will include diagnosing and providing prescriptions for minor ailments like bladder infections, UTIs, skin issues and more.