Family Drug Mart

01/05/2026

Both the St John’s and Bell Island pharmacies will open today, January 5, 2026, at 12:30 pm.

Reminder to drive to the road conditions.

01/05/2026

Due to ongoing weather and travel conditions we have delayed opening this am, January 5, 2026, of both St. John’s and Bell Island pharmacies. Update at 10:30

12/30/2025

Family Drug Mart will close early at 1PM on New Year’s Eve. We will remain closed for New Year’s Day and reopen on Friday, January 2nd with regular business hours.

12/24/2025

Family Drug Mart will close today at 1PM in celebration of Christmas🎄

Our St. John’s pharmacy will open again on Saturday, December 27th from 10AM-2PM. The pharmacy on Bell Island will reopen on Monday, December 29th.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/22/2025

Both Family Drug Mart locations will close at 1PM on Christmas Eve.

Check your medicine cabinets to ensure you are well stocked for the holiday season!

Family Drug Mart St. John’s will reopen from 10AM-2PM on Saturday, December 27th

Family Drug Mart Bell Island will reopen from 9AM-5PM Monday, December 29th

We wish our communities and our patients a Merry Christmas and healthy, happy holidays! 🎄

12/15/2025

The ferry is back in service, departing Portugal Cove at 1145. Pharmacist will be on duty this afternoon.

12/15/2025

Please be advised the Pharmacist is in Portugal Cove awaiting the next ferry crossing. We will update when Pharmacist available.

12/07/2025

The pharmacy will be open this morning, Sunday, December 7th until 11:00AM for urgent prescription needs.

Please call ahead at 709-488-3390 if you have an urgent medication need that cannot wait until regular business hours resume on Monday at 9AM.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

12/05/2025

Please be advised that there is no pharmacist on duty at Family Drug Mart Bell Island today.

For urgent medication needs, please contact the Dr. Walter Templeton Health Care Centre.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and will provide updates at they become available.

11/15/2025

This week we celebrate the nurse practitioners who serve our communities and our patients. Thank you for your care and dedication. You are deeply valued team members!

Last week, RNU President Yvette Coffey, RN, met with Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Premier Tony Wakeham to sign a proclamation officially recognizing Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9–15.

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

11/10/2025

Please be reminded that Family Drug Mart will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.

Lest We Forget

11/04/2025

Family Drug Mart St. John’s will be offering flu shots on a walk in basis today until 5PM!

The influenza vaccine is the most effective means of preventing influenza and its spread to your loved ones.

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