Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Unity Since 1920
Since 1920, Our Drug Store has served Unity, Saskatchewan as a trusted provider of healthcare and pharmacy services. Founded by Horace N. Stovin and operated under the Housen family for six decades, our pharmacy has maintained a legacy of community-focused care. We offer comprehensive medication management, including assessments, organization, and delivery services, alongside minor ailment prescribing and health management consultations. Our team of licensed pharmacists, including owner Shannon Ireland, provides personalized guidance on prescription medications, over-the-counter solutions, and wellness products.We prioritize accessibility, offering prescription transfers, refills, and renewals to ensure uninterrupted care. With a commitment to both modern pharmaceutical practices and traditional customer service values, we continue to support the health needs of Unity residents through expert advice, community resource referrals, and a welcoming environment that fosters patient confidence.
Services
Medication Assessments
Minor Ailment Prescribing
Medication Organization
Health Management
Prescription Refills
Prescription Renewals
Prescription Transfers
Medication Delivery
Vitamins & Supplements
Weekly Promotions
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Family-owned pharmacy serving Unity since 1920 with generational expertise
- Personalized medication organization and delivery services available
- Comprehensive health management consultations with licensed pharmacists
- Minor ailment prescribing for common health concerns
- Seamless prescription transfers and renewal assistance
Services
Medication Assessments
Our pharmacists conduct comprehensive reviews of prescription medications to ensure appropriate dosing, identify potential interactions, and explain side effects. This service helps patients understand their treatment plans while verifying medication suitability. Patients receive personalized guidance to optimize their medication effectiveness and safety.
Medication Delivery
We offer convenient home delivery of prescription medications for patients unable to visit the pharmacy. This service ensures medication access during illness, mobility challenges, or busy schedules. Deliveries maintain proper storage conditions and arrive promptly at your doorstep in Unity.
Health Management
Our pharmacists provide personalized health consultations covering medication reviews, medical history analysis, and lifestyle recommendations. Patients receive tailored advice for managing chronic conditions and improving overall wellness. This service emphasizes proactive healthcare through regular pharmacist-patient collaboration.
Prescription Transfers
We facilitate seamless prescription transfers from previous pharmacies using secure electronic systems. Patients receive uninterrupted medication access with complete records transitioned efficiently. Our staff handles all coordination to ensure smooth service continuation.
Minor Ailment Prescribing
Our pharmacists diagnose and prescribe treatments for common minor ailments like allergies, skin irritations, and muscle pain. This service provides timely relief solutions without requiring physician visits. Patients receive appropriate OTC or prescription medications based on professional assessment.
People
Shannon Ireland
Pharmacist & Owner
Owner and licensed pharmacist Shannon Ireland has operated Our Drug Store since 1996 after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan. With over 25 years of pharmacy experience, she leads our team in providing personalized medication management and community healthcare services.
Lucille Simonot
Pharmacist
Licensed pharmacist Lucille Simonot provides expert medication reviews and health management consultations. With extensive experience in community pharmacy practice, she specializes in patient education about prescription treatments and wellness products.
Darcy Helmink
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Darcy Helmink offers comprehensive medication assessments and minor ailment prescribing services. He focuses on ensuring proper medication use through detailed patient consultations and follow-up care recommendations.
Questions
What pharmacy services does Our Drug Store offer?
We provide medication assessments, prescription refills/renewals, minor ailment prescribing, health management consultations, medication organization, prescription transfers, and home delivery services.
Can I transfer prescriptions to Our Drug Store?
Yes, we handle prescription transfers from other pharmacies using secure electronic systems. Our staff coordinates the transition to ensure uninterrupted medication access.
Do you offer medication delivery in Unity?
Yes, we provide home delivery of prescription medications for Unity residents who cannot visit the pharmacy in person due to illness or mobility issues.
How can pharmacists help with health management?
Our pharmacists conduct medication reviews, monitor chronic conditions, and provide lifestyle recommendations during personalized consultations to help patients optimize their health outcomes.
What minor ailments can be treated at the pharmacy?
Our pharmacists can prescribe treatments for common issues like allergies, skin irritations, muscle pain, eye irritations, and other minor ailments requiring immediate relief.