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Dyslipidemias Treatment Online — Ontario Virtual Care
See a licensed pharmacist online for dyslipidemias — no waiting room, no travel.
High cholesterol (dyslipidemia) rarely causes symptoms on its own — most people find out through a routine blood test showing elevated LDL cholesterol or triglycerides. Left unmanaged over years, it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, which is why guidelines recommend treatment based on your overall cardiovascular risk, not just a single number.
Licensed Ontario pharmacists
Same-day review
Prescriptions sent directly
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Care365 workflowComplete assessment → pharmacist review → prescription sent when appropriate.
Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real pharmacist assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 pharmacist can review your recent lipid panel and cardiovascular risk factors online, determine whether you're a candidate for statin therapy under Ontario's pharmacist-prescribing rules, and start or adjust treatment — including checking for red-flag signs like very high triglycerides or symptoms of a cardiovascular event that need urgent in-person care instead.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed pharmacist reviews your answers
A real pharmacist licensed in Ontario reviews your case, typically the same day — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, typically the same day.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the pharmacist reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
What Our Pharmacists Can Assess
Hypercholesterolemia
Predominantly high LDL cholesterol, the main driver for starting statin therapy.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Predominantly high triglycerides, which can call for a fibrate and needs monitoring for pancreatitis risk at very high levels.
Familial hypercholesterolemia
An inherited form suggested by very high LDL from a young age, a strong family history, or physical signs like corneal arcus before 45, that needs specialist follow-up.
Common Symptoms
- No symptoms at all — found out from a routine blood test showing high LDL cholesterol or triglycerides
- Knowing cholesterol is high but not having the exact numbers
- Yellowish, waxy bumps on the eyelids or tendons
- A grey-white ring around the edge of the cornea, especially notable before age 45
- A family history of very high cholesterol or early heart attacks
- Other risk factors turning up alongside testing, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or smoking
- A past episode of pancreatitis linked to very high triglycerides
- Already on a statin but unsure if the dose or type is still right
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 pharmacist after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin 40-80mg or Rosuvastatin 20-40mg | Statin (high-intensity) | PO | Ongoing |
| Moderate-intensity statin (atorvastatin 10-20mg, rosuvastatin 5-10mg, or simvastatin 20-40mg) | Statin (moderate-intensity) | PO | Ongoing, titrate to target |
| Ezetimibe | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor | PO | Ongoing, add-on |
| Fenofibrate | Fibrate | PO | Ongoing pending lipid-clinic follow-up |
Non-medication options
- Dietary pattern counseling — DASH, Mediterranean, or Portfolio pattern; reduce saturated fat and dietary cholesterol.
- Weight loss (5-10% initial goal)
- Physical activity — 30-60 minutes/day of moderate-to-vigorous activity.
- Smoking cessation
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real pharmacist review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a pharmacist actually prescribe statins in Ontario?
Yes — Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe statin therapy for eligible patients based on cardiovascular risk calculations and lab results, without needing a separate doctor's visit for straightforward cases.
What if my triglycerides are extremely high?
Very high triglycerides (10 mmol/L or more) or a history of pancreatitis from triglycerides need specialist follow-up rather than routine pharmacist-initiated therapy — your assessment will flag this and point you toward the right next step.
Do I need a recent blood test before this assessment?
Yes, you'll need your most recent lipid panel results on hand, since treatment decisions are based on your actual LDL and cardiovascular risk level, not guesswork.
What if I have chest pain or other urgent symptoms right now?
This service is not for active chest pain, sudden weakness or vision changes, or other emergency symptoms — those need immediate in-person or emergency care, and the assessment will direct you there rather than proceeding.
Will I need to stay on medication long-term?
Statin therapy for cholesterol management is typically ongoing, alongside diet and lifestyle changes — your pharmacist will discuss what long-term monitoring looks like.
Dyslipidemias Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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