SHOPPERS DRUG MART Elmira

Physical Clinic•Pharmacies

In-Person

11 Arthur St North, Elmira, ON

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519-669-1653

11 Arthur St North

Elmira, ON, N3B 1Z4

About

Shoppers Drug Mart in Elmira, Ontario is a full-service pharmacy located at 11 Arthur St North, right in the heart of this Waterloo Region community. Whether you need a prescription filled, a routine health check, or guidance on a minor ailment, the pharmacy team here is set up to help with a wide range of everyday health needs.

One of the things patients appreciate most is how much can be handled in a single visit. Beyond dispensing medications, the pharmacy offers clinical services that used to mean a trip to a doctor's office. You can walk in for blood pressure testing, a glucose or A1C check, or a cholesterol screening to keep tabs on your numbers. If you wake up with a sore throat, strep throat testing is available on site, which means you can get answers and, if appropriate, treatment the same day rather than waiting for an appointment elsewhere.

Vaccinations are another strong part of what this location provides. Flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, shingles vaccination, and travel-related immunizations like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever assessment, and Meningitis and Pneumonia vaccines are all offered here. If you are planning a trip abroad, a travel health consultation can help you understand what you may need before you go.

The pharmacy also supports patients managing common conditions like skin rashes, eczema, nail fungus, cold sores, urinary tract infections, and vaginal yeast infections. Reproductive health services include contraception counselling and access to the morning after pill. Support for quitting smoking is available as well, which can make a real difference when you have a knowledgeable pharmacist to talk through your options with.

For families in Elmira and the surrounding area, having these services close to home means less travel and faster access to care. Practical concerns like diaper rash, pink eye, or insect bites can be addressed without a long wait, and the team can advise on the right over-the-counter or prescription approach. This location is operational and ready to support your health, whether your needs are routine or something you want addressed quickly.

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.