Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in St. Jacobs
Martins Guardian Pharmacy has been serving the St. Jacobs community since 2001 as an independently owned Guardian Pharmacy. Our team of experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals brings decades of combined expertise in personalized medication management, immunizations, and patient-centric care. We operate from the Woolwich Community Health Centre, offering specialized services like MedsCheck consultations, minor ailment assessments, and diabetic supply support while maintaining deep cultural understanding of the Mennonite community.Our commitment to quality care extends through convenient prescription delivery, compliance packaging, and free blood pressure monitoring. As active members of the Ontario Pharmacists Association and Canadian Pharmacists Association, we maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering compassionate, family-like service that big-box competitors cannot replicate.
Services
MedsCheck Consultations
Prescription Renewal
Blood Pressure Kiosk
Diabetic Supplies
Minor Ailment Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Our pharmacists have over 30 years of combined experience in personalized medication management
- We offer certified immunization services through OPA-trained professionals
- Specialized geriatric pharmacy expertise for complex medication needs
- Free blood pressure monitoring and compliance packaging services
- Deep cultural understanding of the Mennonite community's healthcare needs
Services
MedsCheck Consultations
Our government-funded MedsCheck program provides comprehensive medication reviews to ensure treatment effectiveness and safety. Pharmacists assess medication regimens for potential interactions and side effects while offering personalized recommendations. This service particularly benefits patients with complex medication needs or chronic conditions.
Prescription Renewal
Qualified patients can receive prescription renewals for chronic medical conditions without visiting their doctor. Our pharmacists handle adaptations and refills while maintaining communication with primary care providers. This service includes professional assessment and documentation.
Blood Pressure Kiosk
Our free in-store blood pressure monitoring service allows convenient health tracking. The self-service kiosk provides immediate readings while pharmacists offer interpretation and follow-up recommendations. This service supports proactive cardiovascular health management for community members.
Diabetic Supplies
We offer a comprehensive selection of diabetic care products including glucose monitors, test strips, and insulin supplies. Our team provides product education and special order options for hard-to-find items. Blood glucose monitor training is available upon request.
Minor Ailment Assessment
Our certified pharmacists assess and treat common minor ailments like urinary tract infections and allergic reactions. This service reduces unnecessary doctor visits while providing immediate treatment for uncomplicated conditions. Available ailments include six specific conditions with appropriate documentation.
People
Alan Martin
Pharmacist and Owner
With over 30 years in pharmacy management, Alan Martin founded Martins Guardian Pharmacy in 2001. Certified in immunization services, he actively participates in multiple pharmacy associations while maintaining community-focused healthcare practices.
Christiane Haroun Martin
Partner and Owner
Christiane Haroun Martin brings global perspective and business expertise to pharmacy operations. Certified in medical aesthetics through CIDESCO, she manages behind-the-scenes operations while contributing multilingual communication skills and cultural understanding to patient care.
Jennifer Bruce
Staff Pharmacist
Jennifer Bruce offers 25+ years of geriatric pharmacy expertise. Certified in immunization services, she specializes in complex medication management for older adults while providing compassionate patient consultations for various pharmacy services.
Susan Bain
Staff Pharmacist
Susan Bain contributes extensive pharmacy experience since graduating in 1983. As an injection-certified pharmacist, she delivers immunization services and medication management while applying diverse practice experience from multiple pharmacy roles.
Scott Shaw
Staff Pharmacist
Scott Shaw provides patient-centered care with expertise in anticoagulation management and injection services. A University of Waterloo graduate, he combines community pharmacy practice with hospital experience and pharmacy education responsibilities.
Questions
Do you offer flu shot vaccinations?
Yes, we provide flu shots by appointment with our pharmacists. Please call (519) 664-3785 to schedule your vaccination.
Can I renew prescriptions at the pharmacy?
Yes, our pharmacists can renew prescriptions for chronic conditions. Some restrictions apply and professional fees may be charged.
Do you deliver prescriptions?
Yes, we offer free prescription delivery to Woolwich Township, Eastern Wellesley Township, and North Waterloo during afternoon scheduled service.
What minor ailments can you treat?
Our pharmacists assess and treat six minor ailments including UTIs, allergic rhinitis, heartburn, hemorrhoids, dysmenorrhea, and yeast infections.
Do you have diabetic supplies available?
Yes, we carry comprehensive diabetic care products including glucose monitors, test strips, and insulin supplies with special order options.
Are medication reviews free?
Yes, our MedsCheck consultations are government-funded and provided at no cost to qualifying patients for medication safety reviews.
