Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Pharmacy in Toronto
The Village Pharmacy, established in 2001, is a full-service community pharmacy in Toronto specializing in HIV and PrEP services, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ healthcare and diabetes support. Our team, led by pharmacist-owner Zahid Somani with over 25 years of HIV pharmacy experience, prioritizes personalized care, medication affordability, and community engagement. We operate three locations in downtown and midtown Toronto, offering free delivery across Ontario, on-site injection services, and access to cutting-edge treatments like Injectable PrEP.Accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, we combine clinical expertise with advocacy to ensure patients receive the least toxic, most effective regimens. Our commitment to compassionate care extends to partnerships with local organizations and annual donations to causes like ACT and Rainbow Railroad, making us a trusted hub for health and wellness in Toronto and beyond.
Services
HIV/PrEP Clinic
Free Prescription Delivery
Injection Services
Travel Vaccines
Medication Organization
Insurance Consultations
Pharmacist Refills
HIV Self-Testing
Diabetes Medications
Routine Vaccinations
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 free prescription delivery across Ontario
- Our pharmacists have 25+ years of HIV care expertise
- On-site injection services for PrEP and diabetes medications
- We help reduce medication costs through insurance consultations
- Three convenient Toronto locations with wheelchair accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Pharmacists
What people say
Friendly staff
Quick service
No wait times
Welcoming environment
Personalized care
Services
HIV/PrEP Clinic
Our specialized clinic provides comprehensive HIV prevention services including oral and injectable PrEP options. Patients receive bloodwork forms, physician referrals, and on-site injections. The program includes follow-up appointments and insurance assistance, serving over 2,000 clients annually with a 98% satisfaction rate.
Free Prescription Delivery
We offer free delivery of all prescription medications across Ontario with guaranteed next-business-day service for orders placed before noon. Our logistics team manages over 500 deliveries weekly, maintaining a 99.3% on-time performance record while ensuring medication integrity through temperature-controlled packaging.
Injection Services
Certified pharmacists administer vaccines and injectable medications including flu shots, travel vaccines, and diabetes treatments. Our clinics provide training for self-administration and maintain strict safety protocols, handling over 1,200 injection appointments monthly with a dedicated $20 service fee.
HIV Self-Testing
Health Canada-approved INSTI HIV self-test kits provide 99.5% accurate results in one minute. Available without prescription at all locations, each $59.99 kit includes detailed instructions and post-test support through our specialized counseling services for positive results.
Insurance Consultations
Our experts help patients navigate insurance coverage for HIV medications and chronic treatments. Through partnerships with Trillium, ODSP, and private insurers, we've secured over $2 million in medication cost reductions annually for patients since 2015.
People
Zahid Somani
Pharmacist & Owner
Graduate of University of Toronto with 25+ years HIV pharmacy experience. Founded The Village Pharmacy in 2001 to address healthcare gaps in LGBTQ+ communities. Advocate for medication affordability and accessible HIV treatment.
Connor Gibney
Pharmacist & Pharmacy Manager
Licensed pharmacist with specialized training in chronic disease management. Oversees daily operations at the Church Street location, focusing on patient education and medication safety protocols.
Justin Ho
Pharmacist & Pharmacy Manager
Manages the Yonge & Wellesley location with expertise in travel medicine and immunizations. Provides clinical leadership for the pharmacy's vaccination programs and travel health consultations.
Monica Nguyen
Pharmacist & Pharmacy Manager
Leads the Midtown location with focus on diabetes care and injectable medication management. Specializes in patient counseling for complex treatment regimens and medication adherence support.
Paulette Villareal
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Manager with 15 years experience in prescription processing. Coordinates medication organization services and ensures accurate fulfillment of over 1,500 monthly prescriptions.
Questions
What PrEP options are available at The The Village Pharmacy?
We offer both oral PrEP (Truvada) and Injectable PrEP (Apretude) with on-site administration. Our clinic provides complete starter kits including bloodwork forms and physician referrals.
How quickly can I get my prescriptions delivered?
Prescriptions ordered before noon receive same-day delivery in Toronto Core. GTA orders take 1 business day, with rural Ontario deliveries requiring 3-7 business days.
Do I need a prescription for the HIV self-test?
No prescription required. INSTI HIV Self-Tests are available over-the-counter at all three locations for $59.99 including HST.
Can you help with insurance coverage for HIV medications?
Our specialists provide free insurance consultations to maximize coverage for PrEP, PEP, and HIV treatments through private insurers, Trillium, and ODSP programs.
What injection services do you offer?
We administer vaccines (flu, travel, routine), diabetes medications (Ozempic), and HIV treatments. All injections require valid prescriptions with a $20 administration fee.
How do I transfer prescriptions to The The Village Pharmacy?
Transfer online via our app, call any location, or visit in person. We handle insurance verification and prescription transfers with same-day processing available.
