Shoppers Drug Mart

Physical Clinic•Pharmacies

In-Person

950 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS

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902-835-1177

950 Bedford Highway

Bedford, NS, B4A 4B5

About

Shoppers Drug Mart on Bedford Highway is a full-service pharmacy located at Hammonds Centre in Bedford, Nova Scotia, serving residents across the B4A area and surrounding communities. Whether you need a prescription filled, a vaccine, or guidance on a minor health concern, this location is set up to help you manage your health conveniently close to home.

The pharmacy team here handles a wide range of everyday health needs. Patients can come in for flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and a variety of other immunizations including hepatitis A and B, shingles, HPV, pneumonia, meningitis, RSV, tetanus, and yellow fever assessments for those planning international travel. Travel consultation services are also available for anyone preparing for a trip abroad.

Beyond vaccinations, the pharmacy offers testing and screening services such as blood pressure checks, A1C testing for blood sugar monitoring, cholesterol and lipid checkups, and strep throat testing. These are practical options for patients who want to stay on top of their health without waiting for a clinic appointment.

Minor ailment care is another area where this location can make a real difference. Pharmacists here can help with conditions like urinary tract infections, pink eye, cold sores, canker sores, skin rashes, eczema, nail fungus, ringworm, and oral fungal infections. Support is also available for issues like acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, hemorrhoids, insect bites, and muscle pain. For those managing ongoing concerns, the team can assist with acne treatment, sleep disorders, quitting smoking, and contraception including the morning after pill.

Women's health services include support for premenstrual and period cramps, morning sickness, and vaginal yeast infections. Allergy services and erectile dysfunction support are also part of what this pharmacy offers.

Having so many health services available under one roof means fewer trips and faster access to care. The Bedford Highway location is easy to reach for those coming from Bedford, Sackville, and nearby parts of Halifax. With a pharmacy team experienced in both medication management and preventive care, patients can feel comfortable asking questions and getting the support they need.

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.