MEDS & CARE PHARMACY
Welcome to Meds & Care Pharmacy, serving residents of Markham, Ontario. We are known for personalized service and a broad range of pharmaceutical care. We are an independent pharmacy that prioritize patient needs and cares for the community.
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
Our patients can access a variety of clinical services designed to support overall health and medication management. These include:
Prescription dispensing and renewals — filling new prescriptions and helping with refills when appropriate.
Medication management — pharmacists are available to review how different medications work together, ensuring safe and effective use.
Vaccinations and travel health consultations — helpful when preparing for trips or getting routine immunizations.
Blister packaging — organizing medications into weekly packs to make complex regimens easier to follow.
What sets Meds & Care Pharmacy apart is its focus on treating each patient like a member of the community rather than just another customer. The team emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and education, ensuring patients understand their medications and feel comfortable asking questions. This approach is especially valued in smaller independent pharmacies where long-term relationships are often nurtured over time.
Our Services
Meds & Care Pharmacy offers the following services at our locations:
PCR/Rapid Testing:
– All symptomatic testing are done OUTDOORS in the street or in the Parking lot at the back of the building.
Vaccinations:
– Flu vaccination
– Other vaccination types including Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG); Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib); Hepatitis A and/or Hepatitis B; Herpes Zoster (Shingles); Human Papillomavirus (HPV); Japanese Encephalitis; Meningococcal disease; Pneumococcal disease; Rabies; Typhoid; Varicella; Yellow Fever. Some vaccines require a prescription while others require a patient consent. The Pharmacy Act expands the pharmacist authority relating to the administration of vaccines to any patient five years of age or older.
Point Of Care Testing (POCT):
We perform all these types of testing by appointment:
– Vitamin D Testing Level
– Pharmacogenetic Testing (Tells you which medications and doses are most likely to work the best for you)
– Diabetic A1C Testing
– Lipid profile /cholesterol and dietary Testing counselling (cholesterol levels Testing)
Prescribing for Minor Ailments:
As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include:
– Allergic rhinitis
– Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
– Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral)
– Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
– Dysmenorrhea
– Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
– Hemorrhoids
– Herpes labialis (cold sores)
– Impetigo
– Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
– Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease
– Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
– Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
Note: Patients are encouraged to speak to their pharmacist to find out what healthcare services they offer and whether they are right for their needs. Having the legislated authority to prescribe for minor ailments does not mean all pharmacists must offer or provide this service.