SHOPPERS DRUG MART King & Spadina

Physical Clinic•Pharmacies

In-Person

500 King Street West, Toronto, ON

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416-214-4724

500 King Street West

Toronto, ON, M5V 1L9

About

Shoppers Drug Mart at King and Spadina is a full-service pharmacy located at 500 King Street West in Toronto's vibrant King West neighbourhood, just steps from the Entertainment District and the heart of downtown. Whether you're a local resident, someone working nearby, or just passing through, this location is set up to handle a wide range of everyday health needs in one convenient stop.

The pharmacy team here can help with prescription filling and medication management, but the services go well beyond that. Patients can access blood pressure testing, glucose and A1C checks, and cholesterol screenings without needing a doctor's referral first. If you've been putting off a flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine, or travel immunization like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or Yellow Fever, the pharmacy offers a range of vaccination services to help keep you protected. A pharmacist can also walk you through travel health consultation if you have an upcoming trip.

For minor ailments, this location provides assessment and treatment options for conditions like urinary tract infections, strep throat, pink eye, skin rashes, cold sores, and more. Say you wake up with a painful UTI on a weekend and can't reach your doctor right away. A visit here means you can speak with a pharmacist, get assessed, and potentially receive treatment the same day. That kind of accessible care makes a real difference for people with busy schedules.

Other services include support for quitting smoking, contraception counselling, the morning after pill, and help managing concerns like acid reflux, sleep difficulties, headaches, and muscle pain. Skin conditions such as acne, eczema, nail fungus, and ringworm can also be addressed. The pharmacy handles a variety of vaccine-preventable illness concerns, including shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, RSV, HPV, and tetanus.

With its central Toronto address in the M5V postal area and an accessible location on King Street West, this Shoppers Drug Mart serves as a practical, everyday healthcare resource for patients across the neighbourhood and surrounding communities.

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.