St. Clair Drug Mart is a clinical pharmacy proudly serving the St. Clair West community —
because real pharmacy care goes beyond filling a prescription. We focus on comprehensive,
patient-centred care: getting to know you and your health, not just your medication list.
From dispensing and blister packaging to travel vaccines, medication reviews, and assessing
and prescribing for common conditions, our pharmacists make sure you get the right care,
right away — no walk-in clinic required.
Walk in, call us at (416) 654-8181,
or book online — we're always happy to help.
Run out before you can reach your prescriber? Our pharmacists can extend, renew, or adapt your prescription so you don't go without. We just need a copy of — or reference to — your original Rx: if you're our patient it's likely on file; if not, bring in your vial or send a clear photo of the label. Whether we can renew, and whether it's done by phone, is always up to the pharmacist's discretion.
Our pharmacists and staff serve patients in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, and more — because everyone deserves care in their language.
Canada
Cuba
Jamaica
Trinidad
Mexico
Colombia
Ecuador
Poland
Italy
Portugal
Venezuela
El Salvador
Spain
Turkey
Philippines
Canada
Cuba
Jamaica
Trinidad
Mexico
Colombia
Ecuador
Poland
Italy
Portugal
Venezuela
El Salvador
Spain
Turkey
Philippines
New to Our Pharmacy?
Switching from another pharmacy or chain is easier than you think — we handle everything.
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Transfer Your Prescription
We contact your current pharmacy for you — you don't have to do a thing. Call us, bring your bottle in, or use the online form.
Start Transfer →
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We Set Up Your File
Our pharmacist reviews your full medication list, checks for interactions, and sets up your profile. Most transfers are ready the same day.
Get Started →
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Pick Up & Meet Us
Come in and meet your pharmacist in person, or choose free GTA-wide delivery. No paperwork, no extra cost.
Condition assessments and medication reviews can often be done by phone — no visit needed. Vaccines, point-of-care tests, and naloxone training are done in the pharmacy. Complete a self-assessment below or book an appointment; our pharmacist will assess and issue a prescription, test result, or plan of care where appropriate.
Which condition are you dealing with?
Type your symptoms in the search box — or tap the buttons below for your symptom area. Use whichever's easier, or both!
Where is your symptom, or what does it relate to?
🧠 Head: Eyes, Ears, Nose & Mouth
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Mild Headache
A dull ache or pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the neck.
All 28 conditions available as of July 1, 2026 · No appointment needed · Walk in or start your online assessment above
📅 Book an Appointment
Having trouble? Call us at (416) 654-8181 and we'll book you in directly.
What We Offer
Everything under one roof — tap any service to see the full details.
🏥Clinical Services7
Hands-on care from your pharmacist — assessments, prescribing, vaccines & testing, no doctor's visit needed for most.
Yes — pharmacists in Ontario can assess and prescribe for 28 common minor ailments, and at St. Clair Drug Mart in Toronto's St. Clair West you can be seen with no appointment and no doctor's referral. Conditions include UTIs, pink eye, cold sores, acne, eczema, heartburn and more. Walk in, start your online assessment, or call us — depending on the condition, many assessments can be done right in the pharmacy or over the phone.
All 28 conditions available as of July 1, 2026 · Walk in or click any condition to start your online assessment · No appointment needed
Yes — you can get vaccinated at a pharmacy in Ontario without a doctor. At St. Clair Drug Mart in Toronto, our pharmacist administers flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumococcal, RSV, Tdap and travel vaccines right in the pharmacy — no doctor's visit required. Walk-ins welcome; appointments recommended for busy periods.
Publicly Funded — Free with a Valid Ontario Health Card
🆕 New as of July 1, 2026: Ontario pharmacists can now administer the publicly funded Tdap, shingles, pneumococcal & RSV vaccines — get them right here at the pharmacy, no doctor's visit needed.
Influenza (Flu Shot)
FREE
All Ontarians 6 months+ — annual
Updated each fall. Recommended for seniors, children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic conditions.
COVID-19
FREE
All Ontarians 6 months+ — updated doses as recommended
Ask our pharmacist whether you're due for an updated dose — eligibility updated regularly by Ontario Public Health.
Tdap (Tetanus · Diphtheria · Pertussis)
NEW JUL 1FREE
Adults — one dose in adulthood · Every pregnancy · Tetanus booster every 10 years
Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). Publicly funded once in adulthood, in every pregnancy (ideally 27–32 weeks to protect newborns), and as a booster every 10 years or after an injury.
Shingles (Shingrix)
NEW JUL 1FREE
Adults 65–70 — two-dose series
Highly effective at preventing shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. Publicly funded for ages 65–70 who haven't had a funded dose; available privately outside that range.
Pneumococcal
NEW JUL 1FREE
Adults 65+ · Younger adults at high risk
Protects against pneumococcal pneumonia. Recommended for those with heart disease, diabetes, lung or kidney disease.
RSV
NEW JUL 1FREE
Adults 75+ · Adults 60+ at high risk · Long-term care residents
Single dose protecting against RSV-related lower respiratory illness. Publicly funded for older adults at highest risk; available privately for others 60+.
Publicly funded vaccines require a valid Ontario health card. Eligibility criteria apply. Call (416) 654-8181 for current stock.
✈️ Travel & Private Vaccines
Heading abroad? We'll review your destinations, recommend the right vaccines and medications, and get you travel-ready — all in one visit.
Hepatitis A & B (Twinrix)
PRIVATE / INSURANCE
Travellers · At-risk individuals
Recommended for travel to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Many benefit plans cover travel vaccines.
Typhoid
PRIVATE / INSURANCE
Travellers to endemic regions
Recommended for South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America travel. ~2–3 years of protection.
Meningococcal (ACYW)
PRIVATE / INSURANCE
Travellers · Students
Recommended for sub-Saharan Africa travel, Hajj, and adult catch-up.
HPV (Gardasil 9)
PRIVATE / INSURANCE
Adult catch-up · Up to age 45
Authorized by Health Canada for protection against 9 HPV strains associated with certain cancers and genital warts. Many extended health plans cover this series.
Many travel vaccines are covered by extended health benefits — ask our team to check your plan.
A MedsCheck medication review is a free, OHIP-covered appointment with your pharmacist to review everything you take — and you qualify if you take three or more chronic medications or have Type 2 diabetes. At St. Clair Drug Mart, our pharmacist catches interactions, simplifies your regimen, and makes sure every medication is working for you. Bring in your vitamins, probiotics, and herbal remedies too — natural health products are checked alongside your prescriptions (more on supplement interactions here).
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Annual Medication Review
A face-to-face or phone consultation covering all your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. We identify interactions, duplications, and medications that may no longer be appropriate for you. An optional blood glucose test at no cost is available during your review.
Eligible if taking 3 or more chronic medications · Optional blood glucose test included freeBook a Review →
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Diabetes Medication Review
A specialized review for patients living with Type 2 diabetes. We assess your diabetes medications, discuss blood sugar targets, and help coordinate care with your healthcare team. Includes an optional blood glucose test at no cost — your pharmacist checks your reading on the spot and reviews what it means for your therapy.
For patients with Type 2 diabetes · Optional blood glucose test included freeBook a Review →
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Post-Hospital Reconciliation
Coming home from the hospital? We'll compare your discharge medications with your existing prescriptions to prevent dangerous errors, duplications, or gaps in your care during this critical transition.
Following hospital discharge or a care transitionBook a Review →
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Follow-Up Review
When your medications change significantly — a new diagnosis, a new prescription, or a concern about side effects — we schedule a focused follow-up to make sure your therapy stays on track.
After a significant medication change or concernBook a Review →
Medication reviews are covered at no cost for eligible Ontario residents. Call us to book — walk-ins welcome.
Yes — a pharmacist in Ontario can renew (extend) most prescriptions without a doctor, so you're never left without your medication. At St. Clair Drug Mart, if you're out of refills and your doctor's office is closed, unreachable, or booking weeks out, our pharmacist can independently renew your prescription for continuity of care while you wait for an appointment. Pharmacists can also adapt an existing prescription — adjusting the dose, dosage form, or regimen to better suit you — without needing to contact your doctor first.
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Who Qualifies
You must already be established on the medication — taking it safely and effectively on an ongoing basis. Renewals are for continuity of an existing, stable therapy, not for starting something new or treating a new condition.
Stable, ongoing therapy only
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What Our Pharmacist Reviews
We confirm the medication has been well-tolerated, safe, and effective for you, weigh the risks and benefits of continuing without a new doctor's visit, and make sure a renewal is in your best interest before authorizing it.
Case-by-case clinical assessment
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Pay
This isn't an OHIP-covered service, so there's a fee — $15 for the assessment and renewal, confirmed with you before we charge anything. We'll give you a receipt you can submit to your extended health / drug benefit plan — coverage of pharmacist clinical service fees varies by plan, so check with your provider.
$15 fee · Receipt provided for your insurer
Call us or come in — for most patients a quick phone conversation is enough, but our pharmacist may ask you to come in if an in-person check is needed for your safety.
Taking multiple medications? Your prescription renewal may be covered with a Medication Review — at no cost — which confirms it's safe for you to keep taking everything together. Book online or call us.
Yes — a pharmacist in Ontario can prescribe smoking cessation medication. At St. Clair Drug Mart, our pharmacist can assess your situation, prescribe all first-line quit therapies, and support you through the full journey — no doctor's referral, no wait list, no judgment.
⏱️ What happens to your body when you quit
12 hrs
Heart rate and blood pressure drop back to normal levels, and carbon monoxide in your blood returns to normal — more oxygen reaches your organs
2 weeks
Circulation improves and lung function increases by up to 30%
1 month
Coughing and shortness of breath decrease — your cilia start clearing the lungs
1–5 yrs
Heart attack risk drops to half that of a smoker by year 1, and stroke risk falls to a never-smoker's level by year 5
10–15 yrs
Lung cancer risk is half that of someone still smoking by year 10, and heart disease risk matches a lifetime non-smoker's by year 15
💊 Treatment Options We Can Prescribe
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Patches, gum, lozenges, oral inhaler, and mouth spray (Nicorette, Zonnic, and similar) — available over-the-counter with pharmacist guidance, no doctor's visit needed. ODB doesn't cover NRT directly, but some private plans do.
First-line · OTC · Some private insurers may cover
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Varenicline (Champix)
The most effective single prescription therapy for quitting. Varenicline reduces the satisfaction from smoking while easing withdrawal — so cigarettes simply become less rewarding. Our pharmacist can prescribe this directly, without a doctor's visit.
Most effective · Rx required · Pharmacist can prescribe
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Bupropion (Zyban)
An antidepressant that also significantly reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal. A strong option if you have a history of depression or anxiety alongside your smoking, or if varenicline isn't right for you. Our pharmacist can prescribe this too.
Rx required · Also supports mood · Pharmacist can prescribe
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Combination Therapy
Pairing a long-acting nicotine patch with a faster-acting form (gum or lozenge) — or combining NRT with a prescription medication — is significantly more effective than any single approach alone. Your pharmacist will recommend what combination makes sense for you.
Highest success rates · Tailored to you
📋 What Happens at Your Consultation
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Smoking history & triggers
We review how long you've smoked, how much, what situations or emotions trigger the urge — and whether you've tried to quit before. No judgment — this just helps us tailor a plan that actually fits your life.
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Set a quit date together
Research consistently shows that committing to a specific quit date — within 2 weeks — significantly improves success. We help you pick one and start medication before that day so it's working by the time you stop.
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Personalized treatment plan
Based on your history, other medications, and preferences, we prescribe or recommend the right combination of NRT and/or prescription therapy. We also walk through how to handle cravings and what to expect in the first week.
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Follow-up & ongoing support
We check in at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. If cravings are difficult, side effects arise, or you need to adjust your plan, we're here. Relapse is common — it's part of the process, not a failure.
No referral needed · ODB recipients 18+ may qualify for a covered cessation consultation & prescription medications · Walk-ins welcome
Yes — you can get a COVID-19, pregnancy, or blood glucose test at a pharmacy without a doctor's order. At St. Clair Drug Mart in Toronto, you get lab-quality results on the spot — walk in or book online, and your pharmacist performs the test and explains the result right away.
Walk-ins welcome · No doctor's order required · Results reviewed with your pharmacist
Not sure where to go next? We can point you toward trusted healthcare providers in the St. Clair West neighbourhood. Just ask at the counter or call us — we're happy to help you find the right specialist.
Fast, accurate dispensing with one-on-one counselling from your pharmacist. New here? Bring your prescription in, or we'll transfer it from your old pharmacy for you.
You can get a free naloxone kit in Toronto at St. Clair Drug Mart — no prescription, no appointment, and no questions asked. Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe, fast-acting medication that reverses an opioid overdose and can save a life. We provide kits free of charge through the Ontario Naloxone Program, with no judgment.
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Who it's for
Anyone who uses opioids — whether prescribed (oxycodone, hydromorphone, codeine, fentanyl) or obtained outside a prescription — is encouraged to have a kit. Family members, caregivers, and anyone who cares about someone who uses opioids are equally welcome to pick one up.
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What's in the kit
Each kit contains naloxone nasal spray (or injectable solution), gloves, step-by-step rescue instructions, and a short in-person training with our pharmacist so you feel prepared and confident if you ever need it.
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Completely free & confidential
Provided at no cost through the Ontario Naloxone Program. Just walk in and ask our pharmacist, or call (416) 654-8181. No appointment, no paperwork, no insurance needed.
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health · Available to all Ontarians · Walk-ins always welcome
We sort your medications into easy-to-follow weekly packs organized by day and time — so you never miss a dose or lose track of a complicated schedule. A great help for caregivers, too.
Transferring a prescription to St. Clair Drug Mart is simple — just tell us where your prescriptions are now and we'll handle the rest, including contacting your old pharmacy. Most transfers are ready in about 15 minutes. Start online or call (416) 654-8181.
We deliver prescriptions and health essentials free anywhere in the GTA — or order over-the-counter items and personal care products through Uber Eats.
We carry Champion, OTC Professional and Truform back & lumbar supports, knee braces, wrist/elbow splints, ankle supports, abdominal binders, and medical compression stockings & socks — in-store now.
Don't flush or trash old medications. Drop off expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as used needles and sharps in an approved container, at our pharmacy any time — free, no questions asked.
🛠️Tools & Support5
Free tools, programs & helpful extras — no appointment or sign-up needed.
Check for interactions between two or more medications — free, no sign-up needed. Enter your medications and our tool will flag any known interactions and their severity.
Found a loose pill and not sure what it is? Use this free lookup tool to identify medications by imprint, shape, and colour — or just bring it in and we'll identify it for you on the spot.
Never run out or forget a pickup. Ask us to set up free call or text reminders when a prescription is ready, or when it's time to reorder — especially helpful for ongoing medications.
Have a quick, non-urgent question about a medication, interaction, or side effect? You don't need to book a full appointment — call or email us and a pharmacist will get back to you directly.
We direct-bill most major insurance plans — no paperwork, no upfront payment in most cases.
ODB
Ontario Drug Benefit
Seniors, social assistance, Trillium Drug Program
GSC
Green Shield Canada
Employer group and individual plans
BC
Blue Cross
Medavie Blue Cross individual and group plans
MAN
Manulife
GroupFlex and individual benefit plans
DES
Desjardins
Individual and group insurance plans
IAF
Industrial Alliance
Group and individual health benefits
Not sure if your plan is covered? Call us — we'll check on the spot.
Free Drug Interaction Checker
Add two or more medications to check for possible interactions — right here, no sign-up needed. No account required.
⚠️ This tool is for general information only and may not capture every interaction. Always confirm with our pharmacists before starting, stopping, or combining medications. Medication names are sent anonymously to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM RxNav API) — no personal health information is collected or stored by this website.
For a complete report, visitDrugs.com· Data: NLM RxNav · DrugBank · Health Canada
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Your Summary
Add your medications on the left, then click Check Interactions to see a summary here.
We recommend booking a Medication Review with our pharmacists — it's covered for eligible Ontario residents through the provincial drug benefit program.
St. Clair Drug Mart Pharmacy is an independent clinical pharmacy proudly serving the St. Clair
West neighbourhood in Toronto. We practice patient-centred care — building real relationships
with our patients, taking time to listen, explain, and ensure every person leaves with the information and
medication they need to thrive.
As an independent pharmacy, every decision we make is guided by what's best for our community,
not a corporate bottom line. Come in and experience the difference.
Got Questions? (FAQ)
Everything you need to know — straight from your pharmacist.
Vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal remedies can interact with your prescriptions more than you'd think. Here's what to check before you start one.
Ontario pharmacists can now assess and treat 28 common conditions — from UTIs and yeast infections to pink eye and tick bites — without a doctor's referral. Here's the full list.
Both cause red, watery eyes — but the treatment is completely different. Our pharmacist breaks down the key signs so you don't end up with the wrong drops.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 · Last Updated: July 2026
1. About Us
St. Clair Drug Mart Pharmacy (“the Pharmacy”) is located at 1203 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6E 1B6. We are a health information custodian as defined under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). Our Designated Manager and Privacy Officer is Elizabeth Da Silva, BScPharm, RPh. Contact: stclairdrugmart@gmail.com · (416) 654-8181.
2. What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to personal health information (PHI) and other personal information we collect through this website and in the course of providing pharmacy services. It does not govern information collected directly by third-party platforms (see Section 6).
3. Information We Collect
Pharmacy services: Name, date of birth, health card number, medication history, prescriptions, and other PHI necessary to dispense medications and provide clinical services.
Drug Interaction Checker: Medication names you enter are sent anonymously to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM RxNav API). No name, health card, or identifying information is sent. This website does not store any information you enter in the checker.
Contact & inquiries: Name, email, and phone number when you contact us voluntarily.
Website usage: This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site — such as which pages are visited, how visitors found us, and general device and location information (city level). This involves analytics cookies. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally, and no personal health information is ever collected or shared through analytics. We do not use advertising cookies. See Section 6 for details and how to opt out.
4. Purposes of Collection
We collect PHI only for the purposes of providing healthcare — dispensing prescriptions, clinical assessments, medication reviews, and pharmacist consultations — or as required by law. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Legal Authority
Collection, use, and disclosure of PHI is governed by PHIPA (Ontario) and, where applicable, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We comply with Ontario College of Pharmacists standards for patient record retention and confidentiality.
6. Third-Party Platforms
PharmAssess: Online booking, refill requests, prescription transfers, and minor ailment assessments are processed through PharmAssess (Kroll Computer Systems Inc.), a secure pharmacy software platform. PharmAssess acts as a service provider to our pharmacy. As your health information custodian under PHIPA, St. Clair Drug Mart Pharmacy remains accountable for the protection of your personal health information. Contact us at (416) 654-8181 or stclairdrugmart@gmail.com with any privacy questions or concerns.
NLM RxNav: The Drug Interaction Checker sends anonymous drug names only to the U.S. National Library of Medicine public API. No identifying information is transmitted.
Google Analytics: This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to measure website traffic and improve our online services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, approximate location (city level), browser, and device type. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. No personal health information, names, health card numbers, or booking details are ever sent to Google — online bookings and health assessments take place on the separate, secure PharmAssess platform (see above), which is not covered by analytics. Data collected by Google Analytics may be processed on servers outside Canada, including in the United States. You can learn more in Google's Privacy Policy, and you can opt out at any time by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by blocking cookies in your browser settings — the website works fully without them.
7. Disclosure
We may disclose PHI without your consent only as permitted or required by PHIPA — for example, to another health information custodian involved in your circle of care, or as required by law. We will not disclose PHI to third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Security
We implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, including secure storage of patient records and restricted access by pharmacy staff.
9. Your Rights
Request access to your PHI held by the Pharmacy.
Request correction of inaccurate PHI.
Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for collection or use.
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact our Privacy Officer: Elizabeth Da Silva, BScPharm, RPh
1203 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6E 1B6 (416) 654-8181 · stclairdrugmart@gmail.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.