Business Details
Your Trusted Calgary Pharmacy Network
Sandstone Pharmacies is a trusted provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare services across Alberta, Canada. With 20 community pharmacies ranging from 1,000 to 15,000 square feet, we combine corporate efficiency with personalized care to meet the unique needs of each community we serve. Our team of highly qualified pharmacists specializes in compounding, including sterile preparations, and offers innovative solutions such as travel-specific COVID-19 PCR testing in partnership with CardiAI labs. We operate under a person-centered healthcare model, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.Our services extend beyond traditional pharmacy offerings to include Canada Post Retail Post Office franchises and Hallmark Crown Store locations. With over two decades of experience in biologics and infusion therapies, our founder Bruce Winston leads a team dedicated to unbiased patient support programs. We maintain a Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealers License from Health Canada, ensuring compliance with the highest regulatory standards while delivering customized medication solutions for both human and veterinary patients.
Services
Pharmacy Services
Compounding
Infusion Clinic
Health & Wellness
Consumer Goods
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 Alberta locations with specialized compounding expertise
- Our pharmacists provide personalized medication solutions for complex needs
- We partner with CardiAI labs for travel-specific PCR testing
- Founder Bruce Winston brings decades of biologics experience
- We maintain Health Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealers License
Associations and certifications
- Health Canada Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealers License
What people say
Excellent service
Personalized approach
Conscientious care
Trusted expertise
Family-centered care
Services
Pharmacy Services
Sandstone Pharmacies provides comprehensive prescription medication services across Alberta. Our pharmacists offer expert consultation, medication reviews, and personalized counseling to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. We specialize in resolving medication-related issues through tailored solutions that address individual patient needs.
Compounding
Our Health Canada-licensed compounding labs create customized medications for patients with unique requirements. Services include hormone replacement therapy, pain management formulations, and veterinary preparations. We address challenges like medication allergies, dosage adjustments, and discontinued product availability through specialized compounding expertise.
Infusion Clinic
The Glenmore Landing infusion clinic administers biologic treatments and biosimilars for chronic conditions. Services include first-dose training, therapeutic monitoring, and patient education. Our team supports multiple pharmaceutical brands while maintaining unbiased patient care through Alberta's most accessible community pharmacy network.
Health & Wellness
We offer travel health services including CardiAI's CoviLamp-PCR testing with 24-48 hour results. Our wellness programs focus on chronic disease management, vaccination services, and health education. Certified geriatric pharmacists provide specialized care for seniors' medication needs.
Consumer Goods
Pharmacies feature retail sections with health and wellness products. We operate Canada Post franchises and Hallmark stores under licensing agreements. Our locations provide convenient access to daily necessities alongside professional healthcare services.
People
Bruce Winston
Founder
Bruce Winston founded Sandstone Pharmacies with a vision for community-focused healthcare. His personal experience with biologics informs our clinic's patient-centric approach. Bruce leads our biologics team while overseeing network operations across Alberta's diverse communities.
Geoff Larose
Pharmacist
Geoff Larose provides expert pharmaceutical consultation at Bonaventure Pharmacy. Known for thorough patient education and research-driven solutions, he serves seniors and complex medication cases with exceptional care that has earned multiple client testimonials.
Kristina
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
Kristina specializes in senior medication management at Spruce Lodge. Her expertise in geriatric pharmacology has successfully optimized treatments for COPD and sleep disorders while eliminating unnecessary medications through personalized patient assessments.
Trish
Pharmacist
Trish provides family-centered pharmaceutical care with expertise in ADHD medication management. Her evidence-based approach and proactive communication have helped families navigate complex treatment decisions while maintaining transparent medication safety information.
Questions
What pharmacy services do you offer in Alberta?
We provide prescription dispensing, medication reviews, compounding, infusion therapies, and travel health services across 20 Alberta locations.
Do you offer customized medication solutions?
Yes, our Health Canada-licensed compounding labs create personalized formulations for hormone therapy, pain management, and veterinary needs.
Are your pharmacists available for medication consultations?
Our pharmacists offer expert consultations, including medication education and research-based solutions for complex prescription requirements.
What infusion therapies are available?
We administer biologics, biosimilars, iron infusions, and zoledronic acid treatments with unbiased provider support programs.
Do you provide travel health services?
Yes, we offer CardiAI's CoviLamp-PCR testing with 24-48 hour results for travel requirements.
What are your pharmacy hours?
Most locations operate Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, with specific variations by location.