Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pharmacy in Renfrew, ON
Established in 1938, Aikenhead's Drug Store has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Renfrew and surrounding areas for over eight decades. Our pharmacy combines deep local roots with modern healthcare solutions, offering personalized services that prioritize patient well-being. Our team of certified professionals delivers expert advice on medications, travel health, and home care products, ensuring comprehensive support for every customer. We maintain rigorous standards in medication management through programs like MedsCheck and compliance packaging, fostering safer medication practices. Our travel clinic, led by a pharmacist with specialized training in travel health, provides tailored pre-travel consultations and vaccinations.We invest in community relationships through local involvement and recognition, including awards for business excellence and community service. Our commitment to innovation is evident in digital solutions like e-scripts, enabling convenient prescription refills. With free local delivery and Canada Post services integrated into our operations, we strive to make healthcare accessible and practical. Our pharmacists bring decades of combined experience across multiple provinces, ensuring knowledgeable care for diverse patient needs. Through consistent hours and transparent communication, we remain a reliable partner in health management for our community.
Services
Travel Clinic
Rapid Antigen Screening
Flu Shots
Home Health Care
Prescription Management
Vaccine Administration
Canada Post Services
Medication Delivery
MedsCheck Program
Compounding Pharmacy
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We've served Renfrew since 1938 with generational pharmacy expertise
- Travel clinic operated by pharmacist with Certificate in Travel Health
- Free local delivery for medication and healthcare product access
- MedsCheck program ensures safe medication management for complex cases
- Certified pharmacists with provincial and national professional recognition
Services
Travel Clinic
Our travel clinic provides comprehensive pre-travel health consultations, vaccine administration, and medication prescriptions for international travel. Led by a pharmacist certified in travel health, we offer itinerary-specific recommendations and documentation required for global destinations. With assessment pricing starting at $75, our service includes vaccine administration (excluding vaccine costs) and 15-30 minute consultations covering disease prevention and travel safety protocols.
Home Health Care
We offer an extensive selection of home healthcare products to support independent living and recovery. Our inventory includes mobility aids, wound care supplies, and daily living assistance devices. Pharmacists provide guidance on proper product selection and usage, ensuring patients receive appropriate tools for managing chronic conditions or post-operative care within their home environment.
MedsCheck Program
This government-funded program provides comprehensive medication reviews for patients taking three or more prescriptions. Our pharmacists conduct in-depth consultations to optimize medication regimens, identify potential interactions, and improve treatment outcomes. The free service includes personalized counseling sessions and documentation shared with patients' primary care physicians for coordinated healthcare management.
Prescription Management
We offer full prescription fulfillment services including e-script processing, compliance packaging, and medication delivery. Our pharmacists provide expert counseling on new prescriptions, dosage instructions, and potential side effects. Through digital refill options and free local delivery, we ensure convenient access to essential medications while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Vaccine Administration
Our pharmacy provides administration of routine and travel-related vaccines by trained professionals. Services include pre-vaccination consultation, proper storage and handling of vaccines, and post-administration monitoring. We offer documentation for international travel requirements and maintain records for provincial health databases, ensuring compliance with both personal health needs and regulatory standards.
People
Sheila Kemp
Owner
As pharmacy owner since 1938, Sheila Kemp maintains commitment to community healthcare excellence. She ensures patients receive current pharmaceutical knowledge and personalized care through continuous professional development and staff training initiatives.
Karen E Church
Travel Health Pharmacist
Certified in Travel Health by the International Society of Travel Medicine, Karen provides expert pre-travel consultations. With pharmacy experience since 2000, she specializes in vaccine administration and itinerary-specific health recommendations for international travelers.
Lorraine Hansen
Community Pharmacist
With 15 years of community pharmacy experience across three provinces, Lorraine brings diverse expertise in patient care. She focuses on building personal relationships with patients to provide tailored pharmaceutical advice and medication management solutions.
Questions
What travel health services do you offer?
Our travel clinic provides pre-travel consultations, vaccine administration, and medication prescriptions for international travel. Services include itinerary-specific health recommendations and documentation required for global destinations.
Do you offer medication delivery services?
Yes, we provide free delivery within Renfrew town limits for medications and healthcare products, ensuring convenient access to essential pharmacy services for all customers.
Can I refill prescriptions online?
Yes, our e-scripts system allows online prescription refills from any device. This digital service streamlines medication management while maintaining pharmacy safety standards.
What home healthcare products are available?
We stock a comprehensive range of home health care supplies including mobility aids, wound care products, and daily living assistance devices to support independent living and recovery.
Are walk-in rapid antigen tests available?
Yes, rapid antigen screening tests for asymptomatic individuals are available on a walk-in basis during pharmacy hours, subject to pharmacist availability.
Do you provide medication review services?
Yes, our MedsCheck program offers free medication reviews for patients on three or more prescriptions, including personalized counseling and coordination with primary care providers.
