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flag 11 more Saskatchewan pharmacies now offer rapid strep testing, expanding access to quick care and reducing ER visits.

flag Starting today, 11 more Saskatchewan pharmacies offer rapid strep throat testing, expanding the pilot program to 22 locations. flag The initiative, launched in January, allows pharmacists to test and treat minor illnesses like strep and ear infections in as little as 15 to 20 minutes, reducing ER visits. flag Over 3,300 strep tests and 1,000 ear infection assessments have been conducted since the program began. flag The expansion aims to improve access to primary care, especially in rural areas, with support from Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan. flag The program’s success will inform future expansion.

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