Not for emergencies. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 811 for non-urgent health advice.

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Acid reflux (GERD)

Heartburn more than 2x per week? Pharmacists can prescribe a short course of a proton-pump inhibitor.

  • Seen within 1 hour
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Common symptoms

  • Burning in chest after eating
  • Sour taste in mouth
  • Regurgitation
  • Worse lying down

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Difficulty or pain swallowing
  • Unintended weight loss
  • Vomiting blood
  • Chest pain with exertion (refer 911)

Other conditions we treat