Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pharmacy in Thunder Bay for Over 100 Years
Janzen's Pharmacy has been dedicated to enhancing community health and wellness for over a century. Established in 1925, we combine generational expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized pharmacy services, including prescription management, travel health clinics, and home health solutions. Our team of pharmacists and nurse practitioners prioritizes patient education, ensuring clients understand their medications and conditions while offering specialized programs like addiction support and long-term care services. Accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, we maintain rigorous quality standards and actively contribute to public health initiatives, such as influenza vaccination campaigns.With five accessible locations in Thunder Bay, we provide free delivery for house-bound clients and operate multidisciplinary clinics addressing travel health, driver's medical exams, and chronic disease management. Our commitment extends beyond traditional pharmacy practice through partnerships with local organizations and innovative programs promoting holistic wellness, including nutritional guidance and fitness coaching.
Services
Prescription Refills
Travel Health Clinics
Influenza Vaccinations
Home Health Care
Nurse Practitioner Services
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of pharmacy expertise with modern healthcare technology.
- Our travel health clinics provide specialized vaccinations and pre-travel consultations.
- We operate 24/7 on-call pharmacist support for long-term care facilities.
- Our nurse practitioners offer walk-in clinics for acute care needs.
- We maintain Ontario College of Pharmacists accreditation for quality assurance.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Pharmacists
Services
Travel Health & Vaccinations
Our travel health clinic provides destination-specific vaccinations and medical consultations. Patients receive personalized risk assessments, vaccine schedules, and health advice for international travel. We administer yellow fever vaccines and maintain compliance with global health regulations while offering pre-travel education materials.
Driver's Medical Exams
We conduct Ministry of Transportation-compliant driver's medical examinations for commercial license applicants. Services include vision testing, urine analysis, and health assessments meeting Ontario government standards. Appointments require pre-payment and documentation of current medications.
Home Health Care
Free medication delivery service for house-bound patients includes customized packaging and medication management. Our program ensures timely access to pharmaceuticals and health products while maintaining medication safety protocols for vulnerable populations.
Nurse Practitioner Clinics
Board-certified nurse practitioners provide acute care services, including minor infection treatment and smoking cessation programs. Our clinics offer INR monitoring and house calls for established patients while maintaining referral partnerships with local healthcare providers.
Long-Term Care Services
We support over 800 long-term care beds with specialized pharmacy services including medication regime reviews, adverse reaction monitoring, and 24/7 pharmacist availability. Our geriatric pharmacist conducts regular audits to optimize medication appropriateness for facility residents.
People
Julie Collie
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
Specializes in long-term care medication management, conducting comprehensive reviews of drug regimens for facility residents. Focuses on minimizing adverse reactions and inappropriate prescriptions while collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
Questions
How do I book a travel health appointment?
Use our online booking portal or call 807-345-1191 x4. Pre-payment is required for all appointments.
What services require pre-payment?
Driver's medical exams, travel health consultations, and special order vaccines require pre-payment to schedule appointments.
Do you offer home medication delivery?
Yes, free home delivery is available for house-bound patients with active prescriptions at Janzen's Pharmacy.
Can nurse practitioners prescribe medications?
Our nurse practitioners can prescribe medications within their scope of practice for acute care visits.
Are flu shots covered by OHIP?
Seasonal influenza vaccines are publicly funded for high-risk groups. Private payment required for non-eligible individuals.
Do you accept walk-in clinic patients?
Our nurse practitioners see walk-in patients for acute care needs with priority given to established clients.
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