Central Drugs

Central Drugs Central Drugs has been operating since 1892. We currently have seven locations in the Nanaimo area, all locally owned and operated by pharmacists.

Having been Nanaimo's homegrown pharmacy for the past 125 years, we're extremely proud of the legacy that we've established. We're even more proud about our mission today - creating healthy relationships one patient at a time. Using our Pharmacy First approach, we chose to operate Central Drugs with you in mind. This means incorporating numerous customer-centric services, features, and protocols - including having more pharmacists on staff per location than any other pharmacy in town. Locations:
495A Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo. Tel: 250-753-6401
346 Campbell Street, Nanaimo. Tel: 250-753-5342
1125 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo. Tel: 250-716-0063
2220 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. Tel: 250-758-7711
6010 Brickyard Road, Nanaimo. Tel: 250-751-2576
7186 Lantzville Road, Lantzville. Tel: 250-390-4423

💪 Feeling sore, run down, or low on energy?Now is the perfect time to try Magnesium Double Strength (DS) with our Buy 1 ...
01/31/2026

💪 Feeling sore, run down, or low on energy?

Now is the perfect time to try Magnesium Double Strength (DS) with our Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion!

Great for supporting:
✔ Muscle recovery
✔ Stress management
✔ Better sleep routines

Ask our pharmacy team if Magnesium DS is right for you.

🌱 Let’s reduce pharmacy waste together!Central Drugs is proud to partner with a specialized recycling program that colle...
01/30/2026

🌱 Let’s reduce pharmacy waste together!

Central Drugs is proud to partner with a specialized recycling program that collects pill bottles, sanitizes them, and reuses them instead of sending them to the landfill.

If you have empty pill vials at home, bring them in next time you visit one of our participating locations: Brickyard and Dunsmuir.

Thank you for supporting greener healthcare 💚

✨ Buy One, Get One Free! ✨Supporting your health just got even easier. Our Magnesium Double Strength (DS) is now availab...
01/29/2026

✨ Buy One, Get One Free! ✨

Supporting your health just got even easier. Our Magnesium Double Strength (DS) is now available as a BOGO offer: buy one, get one free for a limited time.

Magnesium can help with:
• Muscle support
• Relaxation & sleep
• Everyday wellness

Stop into Central Drugs and stock up while this offer lasts!

♻️ New at Central Drugs: Pill Vial Recycling Program!We’re excited to launch a new sustainability initiative at two of o...
01/27/2026

♻️ New at Central Drugs: Pill Vial Recycling Program!

We’re excited to launch a new sustainability initiative at two of our locations: Brickyard and Dunsmuir, where used pill vials can be returned and professionally washed + reused, helping reduce waste and environmental impact.

Small changes add up to a healthier community and planet 🌍

Look for the recycling bin in-store and help us make a difference!

Happy New Year from Central Drugs! ✨Here’s to a 2026 filled with health, happiness, and new possibilities. Remember, you...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Central Drugs! ✨

Here’s to a 2026 filled with health, happiness, and new possibilities.

Remember, your Central Drugs pharmacist is here to help you start and continue the year strong and healthy!

Lace up your skates, Nanaimo! ⛸️✨Central Drugs is proud to sponsor the Winter Wonderland Skate at Frank Crane Arena on S...
12/27/2025

Lace up your skates, Nanaimo! ⛸️✨

Central Drugs is proud to sponsor the Winter Wonderland Skate at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday, December 27th, from 3:15–4:45 PM.

Bring your family, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and join us for an afternoon of community fun!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Central Drugs! 🎄Thank you for trusting us with your health and welln...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Central Drugs! 🎄

Thank you for trusting us with your health and wellness this year. Wishing you warmth, peace, and good health this season.

A friendly reminder that all Central Drugs locations will be closing early at 4 PM on December 24th so our staff can enj...
12/22/2025

A friendly reminder that all Central Drugs locations will be closing early at 4 PM on December 24th so our staff can enjoy Christmas Eve with their families. 🎄❤️

Thank you for your understanding!

Our holiday hours are here ✔️✨Closed: Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Year’s Day (Jan 1)OPEN: Boxing Day (Dec 26) & Friday,...
12/19/2025

Our holiday hours are here ✔️✨

Closed: Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Year’s Day (Jan 1)

OPEN: Boxing Day (Dec 26) & Friday, January 2

We look forward to serving you throughout the holiday season!

Flare-ups this winter? You’re not alone. 🧴❄️Our MACS of the Month is all about Dermatitis, with helpful tips and pharmac...
12/16/2025

Flare-ups this winter? You’re not alone. 🧴❄️

Our MACS of the Month is all about Dermatitis, with helpful tips and pharmacist-recommended solutions to soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.

Come chat with us in-store. We’re here to help.

Thank you to Sheila Malcomson, MLA, for visiting our Dunsmuir Central Drugs location. Pharmacist owners Kylee Power and ...
12/16/2025

Thank you to Sheila Malcomson, MLA, for visiting our Dunsmuir Central Drugs location. Pharmacist owners Kylee Power and James Saunders were happy to connect and highlight the important role community pharmacies play in accessible vaccination and local health care. 💉🏥

We were pleased to welcome Sheila Malcomson, MLA, to our Dunsmuir Central Drugs location. Pharmacist owners Kylee Power ...
12/16/2025

We were pleased to welcome Sheila Malcomson, MLA, to our Dunsmuir Central Drugs location. Pharmacist owners Kylee Power and James Saunders enjoyed the opportunity to connect and share how our team is supporting community health through accessible vaccination services.

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5160 Dublin Way
Nanaimo, BC
V9T0H2

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+17784415140

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