Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. Questions about Pharmacy Plus PEI Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions about the Pharmacy Plus PEI...
Islanders now have access to testing and treatment for strep throat at participating community pharmacies across the province. The Pharmacy Plus PEI program was recently expanded to include strep throat testing and treatment as part of sore throat assessments. Since not all sore...
This document is a progress report on Canada-PEI Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians and Canada-PEI Aging with Dignity Agreement indicators.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the federal government are committed to continuing to work together to improve health care access and services through the Canada-PEI Working Together and the Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements. PEI has developed action plans to deliver...
The Chief Public Health Office provides direction and guidance on the management and control of communicable diseases in Prince Edward Island. The following policies and guidelines contain information for health care providers regarding the prevention, identification and...
Week 4 - January 25 to January 31, 2026 The surveillance period for the 2025-26 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary runs from August 24, 2025 (epidemiological week 35-2025) to August 29, 2026 (epidemiological week 34-2026). Surveillance weeks correspond to the Public Health Agency of...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has approved new personal services regulations that will standardize health and safety requirements for hair, nail, esthetic, and tattoo businesses starting February 1, 2026. While many personal service operators currently follow voluntary...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project About the Project Why This Project Matters? Community Engagement What’s Happening? How to Join Community Information Sessions Online Survey Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where can I find more information? About the Project The Prince...
The prescription medications and some diabetic supplies covered by PEI Pharmacare are identified on the PEI Pharmacare Formulary (search tool), including those that require special authorization. Medications must be dispensed at a PEI community pharmacy to be eligible for...