Pharmasave Advantage
A Comprehensive Program
Pharmasave is dedicated to building a national organization that provides customers with quality products and professional services and advice. We actively support the advancement of the pharmacy profession through advocacy and industry leading programs and professional services and we are dedicated to supporting our owners so they can focus on the health and wellness of their patients, customers and communities.
The Pharmasave culture is built on trust, adding value and maintaining long-term viability to our shareholders – Pharmasave store owners. We offer the best of two worlds: owners remain independent, while gaining access to the most comprehensive retail and professional programs in the industry.
The Pharmasave program is unique and flexible in order to meet and exceed the needs of a diverse group of stores and owners.
Pharmacy Services
Leading-edge patient care programs designed to maximize dispensary operations and profitability
Marketing & Brand Awareness
Increasing consumer awareness, enhancing brand equity and driving traffic into Pharmasave stores
Member Governed Culture
Member-owned and governed cooperative of over 800 independent community pharmacies across Canada
Digital Advertising & Social Media
Digital media strategies to grow our brand through store microsites, Facebook and LinkedIn
Pharmaceutical Partnership Program
Long-established and strongest possible financial benefit to members with options to meet owners’ varying needs
Private Label
Owners enjoy competitively priced products and the highest private label margins of any independent group
Digital Health
Convenience patients’ seek for refilling and transferring prescriptions, accessing prescription history and managing loved ones’ medications
Community Matters
Strong, positive profile that Pharmasave has earned as an active and positively contributing community citizen
Wholesaler Support
A competitive rate, surety of supply, and in-store service enhanced with national vendor distribution programs for key categories
Technology
Systems support every facet of the business, allowing owners to measure performance
Human Resources & Training
Enhance skills and knowledge in pharmacy, retail operations, home health care and human resources
Store Planning
Dedicated resources provide professional, knowledgeable support from beginning to end for all new store requirements
Operations Support
Maximize dispensary and front store sales, operational efficiency and profitability to deliver the best customer experience
Loyalty Program
National partnership with AIR MILES allows customers to earn and redeem Reward Miles
Communications
Internal communications hub provides comprehensive, up-to-date information related to every area of the business
New Store Support & Succession Planning
Full range of planning, support and assistance for new store start-ups, conversions and renovations, bringing store vision to life
Merchandising & Flyers
Make informed decisions about the right product mix, including a comprehensive flyer program, advertised at regionally-optimized prices
External & Government Relations
Highlighting independent pharmacy to government and private payors, developing trusted relationships with both
Finance
Financial transparency ensures that all profits in the Pharmasave system are earned at store level
eCommerce
Creating unique offerings for each store and serving new and existing customers online
One of the main reasons for the success of the pharmacy and Pharmasave, I believe, is based on the principles of independence and flexibility – you have the freedom to start something on your own and develop it. The entrepreneurial spirit is part of the Pharmasave brand.
We’re looking for pharmacists just like you.
Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.
Pharmasave is a member-owned and governed cooperative of over 800 independent community pharmacies across Canada. Build your business with a nationally-trusted brand – we can help you optimize your business.
I love my independence to take my practice in the direction I want to go, but I also have all of the support and benefits Pharmasave provides for both my front store and pharmacy.
Canada’s Community Pharmacy
Pharmasave is focused on supporting our owners so they can focus on the health and wellness of their patients, customers and communities. Stores benefit from the strong, positive profile that Pharmasave has earned as an active and positively contributing community citizen.
From coast to coast, Pharmasave supports numerous charitable events that touch the lives of many Canadians and have made donations to BullyingCanada, Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada, Orange Shirt Society, Sts’elemeqw Guardians for Generations’ Residential School Thrivers Society and Canadian Red Cross.
As soon as we changed banners, our script count and sales went up, significantly exceeding our expectations. We feel respected and supported in every way. We are extremely proud to remain an independent pharmacy in our community and to be part of the Pharmasave family!
Award-Winning Pharmacists
Our pharmacists provide outstanding care and full range of leading-edge programs and services designed to help patients stay healthy. Pharmasave is ready to provide you and your staff extensive programs, tools, expertise and professional support to ensure the success of your store.
Pharmasave works hard to ensure that you are fully supported to help you achieve both your business and professional goals.
