Shoppers Drug Mart

Physical Clinic•Pharmacies

In-Person

1780 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

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604-736-6006

1780 West Broadway

Vancouver, BC, V6J 1Y1

About

Finding accessible healthcare and pharmacy services in Vancouver's West Broadway neighbourhood is straightforward with this Shoppers Drug Mart location at 1780 West Broadway. Situated in the V6J postal area, the pharmacy is easy to reach whether you live nearby or are passing through the Fairview or South Granville corridor.

For many patients, the visit starts with a simple prescription pickup or a question for the pharmacist. From there, the range of care available here goes well beyond filling medications. The pharmacy team can support you with a variety of minor ailment consultations, helping you address everyday health concerns without needing to book a separate doctor's appointment. Whether you are dealing with a skin rash, a urinary tract infection, cold sores, or a suspected strep throat, a pharmacist can review your symptoms and recommend or prescribe appropriate treatment where permitted.

Preventive care is another important part of what this location offers. Patients can receive flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, shingles vaccinations, and a range of travel immunizations including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, RSV, tetanus, and yellow fever assessments. If you are planning international travel, a travel health consultation can help you understand which vaccinations or precautions are relevant for your destination.

Routine health monitoring is also available on-site. Blood pressure testing, blood sugar (glucose) checks, cholesterol and lipid assessments, and A1C testing give patients a practical way to stay on top of chronic disease management between physician visits. If you are working on quitting smoking, managing a sleep disorder, or looking for guidance on reflux and heartburn through diet, the pharmacy team can provide support and connect you with appropriate resources.

For reproductive and sexual health needs, services include contraception counselling, the morning after pill, and erectile dysfunction treatment. Conditions like vaginal yeast infections, oral fungal infections, and nail fungus are also addressed here.

When you arrive, you can expect a professional environment where your questions are taken seriously. Whether your visit is planned or unexpected, this location is set up to help you move through your health concern efficiently and leave with a clear next step.

Services Offered

Services

A1C Test

The A1C (HbA1c) test is a blood test that helps estimate average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months. This service provides access to A1C testing for diabetes screening and monitoring, based on clinical need and risk factors.

You’ll receive guidance on how to prepare (if any preparation is required), what your result indicates, and recommended next steps. If results suggest prediabetes or diabetes, you’ll be directed to appropriate follow-up care and management resources.

Acne Treatment

Medical procedures or therapies to reduce or eliminate acne.

Allergy Services

Diagnosis and management of allergic conditions.

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet, often causing itching, scaling, cracking, or burning between the toes. This service provides an assessment to confirm whether symptoms are consistent with athlete’s foot versus other causes of foot rash.

If appropriate, you’ll receive treatment recommendations such as antifungal options and practical self-care steps to improve comfort and reduce spread. You’ll also get guidance on hygiene and prevention to help lower the chance of recurrence.

Blood Pressure Testing

A procedure to measure the force of blood against artery walls, used to diagnose and monitor hypertension.

Canker Sores

Canker sores are small, painful ulcers inside the mouth that can make eating and speaking uncomfortable. This service offers an assessment to confirm that the sores fit typical canker sore patterns and to rule out other causes that may need different care.

You’ll receive recommendations for pain relief and mouth care, along with advice on common triggers and how to support healing. If symptoms are severe, recurrent, or atypical, you’ll be guided on next steps and appropriate follow-up.