Drayton Pharmacy

05/23/2026

👀 BIG medication news...

"Generic Ozempic coming soon?"
What patients should know 👀

You’ve likely heard of Ozempic® — one of the most talked-about medications in recent years. Did you know a generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide) may soon be arriving in Canada?

This could potentially improve affordability and access for many patients. There are still more details to come, including timing and coverage, but we’ll be keeping a close eye on it and keeping our community informed.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to our team at Drayton Pharmacy 💊

05/21/2026

🚨 Tick Season 2026 🚨

We’ve already seen a noticeable increase in calls and visits for tick bites this year!

👩‍⚕️ Did you know? Drayton Pharmacy pharmacists can assess and prescribe when appropriate for tick-related concerns, including Lyme disease prevention.

🌿 Ticks aren’t just found in forests — they can be in long grass, trails, parks, and even your backyard. Check out Ontario’s high-risk tick areas map.
✅ Do a tick check after spending time outdoors

📞 Questions or need advice? Call us at 519-638-1120

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors! ☀️🌲🦟

05/16/2026

🎉 COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY 🎉

We have a full table (10 tickets!) available for the upcoming Palmerston & District Hospital Foundation Gala, on May 23, 2026 at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex — and we’d love to gift them to members of our community!

This year’s theme is:

🇨🇦 “From Coast to Coast: A Canadian Evening” 🇨🇦

It’s always a fantastic night with great food, music, laughs, and a chance to enjoy a fun evening out — all while raising money for an incredible local cause ❤️

This year’s fundraiser is supporting the purchase of a new Bone Mineral Density Scanner for our hospital.

Gather your spouse, friends, family, coworkers — whoever you’d enjoy a night out with — and enter for a chance to win the entire table for your group!

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Comment who you’d bring with you

(Sharing is appreciated but not required 🙂)

We’ll randomly select and announce the winning group Monday evening.

Good luck everyone — and thank you for supporting local healthcare and our amazing community!

05/12/2026

Coming soon to a pharmacy near you👀

The Ontario government announced today that pharmacists will be allowed to administer additional publicly funded vaccines that protect against six diseases and assess and prescribe for a further nine common ailments.

Beginning in July 2026, pharmacists across the province will be able to administer six additional publicly funded vaccines, including:
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Diphtheria
- Pneumococcal
- RSV
- Shingles vaccines

Also beginning in July, pharmacists will be able to treat the following ailments:
- Calluses and corns
- Dandruff
- Dry eye
- Head lice
- Jock itch
- Mild headache
- Nasal congestion
- Ringworm
- Warts

"The Ontario Pharmacists Association welcomes the Ontario government’s ongoing efforts to expand the scope of practice for pharmacy professionals. Building on the strong foundation of community pharmacy, these changes will enable pharmacists to treat more minor ailments and deliver a broader range of routine vaccines—making it easier for patients to access care close to home. Pharmacy professionals remain one of the most accessible points of care, and this expansion is a practical step forward. We look forward to continuing to work with the province to improve access to care for Ontarians."
- Justin J. Bates, ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Pharmacists Association

Read the full press release here: https://hubs.la/Q04g4_HW0

05/07/2026

Just a quick note about our hours for May 2-4 weekend!
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-3:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:30am-6:00pm

05/03/2026

Kicked off the Conference and Trade Show with an inspiring keynote from Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser — 4× Olympic gold medalist 🥇, Hockey Hall of Famer, physician, and Assistant GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Her message on teamwork, preparation, and helping others — and embracing challenges, failures, and change — really stuck.

At Drayton Pharmacy, that’s what we aim to do every day — support our community and be there when people need it most.

Grateful for the reminder (and pretty cool to see the medals up close too!) 📸

04/17/2026

Many of you will remember and love Sherry from her candy and ice cream shop in Arthur 🍦🍬 — and we are excited to share that she is back in a new way!

Sherry from now has some of her packaged sweets available here at Drayton Pharmacy!

From candy kabobs and tackle boxes to gummy cups and assorted treats, there is something fun for kids, grandkids… or yourself 🍭🍫 Everything is packaged fresh and tastes just as good as it looks.

We love supporting local, and Sherry always brings such a positive attitude and energy to everything she does ❤️

Stop by and check them out — and stay tuned for seasonal goodies too! 🌸🐣🍬

04/15/2026

Before You Start the Tractor, Check Your Health Too - A Spring Reminder for Farm & Rural Families

03/31/2026

Easter Weekend Hours
We are just closed Friday and our usual Sunday!

Happy Easter!

02/12/2026

Lots going on for Family Day! Come check it out!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable Family Day Fun Fair on this coming Monday, February 16, 2026! ⛸️

Get warmed up with some Stick and Puck and lots of free skating! Big thank you to the Drayton Kinsmen for sponsoring our Stick and Puck and to the Drayton Pharmasave for generously sponsoring 3 hours of ice time! 🙏

Need a break from skating? Be sure to check out our mini golf and carnival games from 1-4pm!

Don’t miss out on making delicious s'mores with Mapleton Fire from 3-4pm!