Business Details
Your Local Pharmacy in Trochu, Alberta
Established in the early 1920s, Balkwill Pharmacy has served Trochu and surrounding areas as a trusted community pharmacy. Founded by Archie Kerr and later owned by the Balkwill family, the pharmacy transitioned to Isabel Whyte in 1999 before being acquired by brothers Brandon and Shane Wagstaff in 2018. Our team combines decades of local expertise with modern pharmaceutical practices, offering prescription services, medication reviews, injection services, and travel consultations.We maintain strong ties to the community through partnerships with St. Mary's Healthcare Center and a commitment to personalized patient care. Our staff includes registered pharmacists with specialized certifications, ensuring comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Prescription Refills
Medication Reviews
Injection Services
Travel Consultations
Lab Tests
Home Healthcare Products
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of combined pharmacy experience in Trochu
- Our team includes pharmacists with Additional Prescribing Authorization
- We provide travel consultations and vaccinations for international travel
- We maintain Alberta's largest home healthcare product inventory
- Our CPA-certified business manager ensures transparent operations
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Blue Cross
- AADL
Services
Prescription Refills
We streamline prescription refills through phone orders or in-store pickup. For transfers from other pharmacies, our team coordinates directly with your previous provider. Alberta residents benefit from annual medical reviews covered by Blue Cross, ensuring medication appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
Injection Services
Our certified pharmacists administer essential vaccines and injections without appointments. Services include shingles, pneumococcal, and travel vaccines with transparent $20 administration fees for non-covered medications. We maintain stock for common immunizations while offering specialized travel vaccine consultations.
Travel Consultations
Plan international trips with expert health guidance. Our $25-$50 consultations cover destination-specific vaccines, malaria prevention, and travel prescriptions. Certified to administer Yellow Fever vaccine, we provide personalized recommendations based on itinerary details and medical history.
Medication Reviews
Comprehensive medication assessments identify potential interactions and optimize treatment plans. These no-cost Blue Cross-covered services focus on chronic condition management, including blood pressure monitoring and tobacco cessation support through evidence-based pharmaceutical interventions.
Lab Tests
Access essential blood and urine tests through pharmacist-issued requisitions. Services include kidney function, cholesterol, and electrolyte testing with $20 interpretation fees for non-covered assessments. Results integrate with medication reviews for holistic health management.
People
Brandon Wagstaff
Owner/Pharmacy Manager
Registered pharmacist with APA certification and injection expertise. Manages daily pharmacy operations while focusing on patient care since acquiring the business in 2018.
Shane Wagstaff
Owner/Business Manager
CPA and CFP-certified business manager handles financial operations. His accounting expertise complements Brandon's clinical focus, ensuring sustainable pharmacy operations since 2018.
Isabel Whyte
Senior Pharmacist
Former owner (1999-2018) maintaining active patient relationships. Provides continuity of care through extensive local pharmaceutical knowledge and community connections.
Questions
What prescription services do you offer?
We handle refills, new prescriptions, medication transfers, and comprehensive reviews. Our pharmacists can prescribe medications for minor ailments under Alberta's APA program.
Do you provide travel health services?
Yes, we offer travel consultations, vaccinations (including Yellow Fever), and destination-specific medication prescriptions. Book 1-2 months before departure for optimal preparation.
What home healthcare products are available?
We stock AADL-approved mobility aids, compression stockings, ostomy supplies, and bath safety equipment. Our staff provides product guidance and proper fitting assistance.
Are lab tests accessible through the pharmacy?
Certified pharmacists issue lab requisitions for blood/urine tests. Services include kidney function, cholesterol, and electrolyte testing with result interpretation available.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit, and cash payments. Alberta Health covers most prescription medications, with private insurance covering select injection fees.