Pharmacies and over-the-counter medicines

Learn how to quickly find a pharmacy in Edmonton: types of pharmacies (chain, grocery, independent), online tools and apps, prescription delivery and transfer, hours of operation, pharmacist services, and tips on how to choose the best option.

Find out which medications in Canada can be purchased without a prescription (OTC), what Schedule II/III and Unscheduled mean, which medications require a prescription, the role of a pharmacist, rules for online purchases, and safe use of medications.

Guide to cold and flu medications in Edmonton: what to choose from OTC (fever reducers, decongestants, antihistamines, cough remedies), how to read the labels of combination drugs, when to get prescription antivirals, where to get vaccinated, and when to see a doctor.

Learn how to obtain or renew a prescription in Edmonton: family doctor, walk-in clinics, online consultations, and pharmacist in Alberta.

Can't find Ukrainian medicines in Edmonton? We explain why this is the case, how to find Canadian equivalents, where to get a prescription, and who to contact.

Find out what medical advice pharmacists in Canada can provide: selecting over-the-counter medications, writing/renewing prescriptions for certain conditions, vaccinations, and advice on when to see a doctor.

Run out of prescription medication in Edmonton? Learn how to get a refill quickly through your pharmacist, a walk-in clinic, or an online doctor.