Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Ancaster, ON
Established in 1996, Rastin's Pharmacy has served as Ancaster's trusted independent pharmacy, dedicated to prioritizing community health through personalized care and comprehensive services. Our team of certified professionals specializes in medication management, immunizations, diabetic education, and travel medicine consultations, ensuring patients receive expert guidance tailored to their needs. With a commitment to innovation, we offer medication synchronization, home delivery, and minor ailment assessments, maintaining a welcoming environment where customer well-being remains our top priority.Our pharmacists hold advanced certifications in areas like oral anticoagulation and smoking cessation, reflecting our dedication to continuous professional development. As active community supporters, we sponsor local events and foster relationships through accessible, patient-centered care that emphasizes transparency and respect.
Services
Medication Reviews
Immunization Services
Diabetic Education
Medication Packaging
Minor Ailment Assessments
Home Delivery
Smoking Cessation
Travel Medicine
Medication Synchronization
Injection Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We provide certified diabetes education and travel medicine consultations.
- Our team offers medication synchronization and home delivery services.
- We sponsor local community events and prioritize personalized care.
- Our pharmacists hold advanced certifications in anticoagulation and smoking cessation.
- We conduct medication reviews and minor ailment assessments in-store.
What people say
Great staff and service
Family-owned and operated
Prompt service
Friendly and knowledgeable
Amazing service
Services
Medication Reviews
Our pharmacists conduct comprehensive medication reviews to ensure safe and effective treatment plans. Patients receive personalized consultations to address drug interactions, side effects, and adherence strategies. This service supports optimal health outcomes through tailored medication management.
Immunization Services
We offer routine and travel-specific immunizations administered by certified professionals. Services include flu shots, destination-specific vaccines, and immunization record reviews. Our clinic ensures patients maintain up-to-date protection against preventable diseases through expert vaccine administration.
Diabetic Education
Certified diabetes educators provide personalized guidance on blood sugar management, medication use, and lifestyle adjustments. Patients learn to monitor glucose levels effectively and prevent complications through one-on-one counseling sessions focused on improving daily diabetes care.
Medication Packaging
Our packaging service organizes medications by dosage time to prevent missed doses. This system benefits patients managing multiple prescriptions through clearly labeled, timed compartments that simplify medication adherence and improve treatment consistency.
Minor Ailment Assessments
Ontario-licensed pharmacists assess and treat 13 common conditions including allergies, cold sores, and urinary tract infections. Patients receive prompt prescriptions and treatment recommendations without requiring physician visits, ensuring timely care for non-emergency health concerns.
People
Janet Rastin
Owner / Pharmacist
Owner since 1996, Janet Rastin completed hospital pharmacy residency before establishing Ancaster's longest-running independent pharmacy. Canada's first travel medicine-certified pharmacist, she prioritizes community engagement and personalized patient care through continuous professional development.
Ashia Trachmann
Pharmacist
Certified Diabetes Educator Ashia Trachmann brings diverse experience from hospital and academic settings. Specializing in anticoagulation management and smoking cessation, she focuses on patient education to improve chronic disease outcomes while maintaining active community involvement through local events.
Nathan Ricketts
Designated Manager / Pharmacist
Nathan Ricketts, a certified diabetes educator and preceptor for pharmacy students, specializes in palliative care and anticoagulation therapy. With experience in clinical settings and community pharmacy, he emphasizes patient empowerment through comprehensive medication education and personalized health goal support.
Questions
What pharmacy services do you offer?
We provide medication reviews, immunizations, diabetic education, minor ailment assessments, medication packaging, home delivery, and travel medicine consultations.
Are your pharmacists certified in specialized areas?
Yes, our team includes Certified Diabetes Educators, immunization specialists, and professionals with advanced training in anticoagulation therapy and smoking cessation programs.
Do you deliver prescription medications?
Yes, we offer complimentary prescription home delivery within specified areas for patient convenience and medication accessibility.
Can you assess minor medical conditions?
Ontario-licensed pharmacists can assess and treat 13 minor ailments including allergies, urinary tract infections, and cold sores without requiring physician referrals.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, and closed Sundays for prescription services.
Do you participate in community events?
Yes, we actively sponsor and organize local initiatives including the Ancaster Soap Box Derby, Film Festival, and community health programs.
Reviews (6)
C. L.
Feb 01, 2021
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This pharmacy has a welcoming environment. Customer service is based on developing relationships within the community.
Janice Currie
Dec 02, 2020
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Rastins has been my family pharmacy for a number of years. The staff have always been very professional and accommodating, and have always been prepared to spend time explaining medication side effects, interactions etc., in addition to answering any other questions I might have. I would highly recommend.
Pinewood Construction
Nov 12, 2020
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Rastin's Pharmacy is amazing! The owner Janet and the staff are very knowledgeable, very kind and the friendliest people in the world. They are one big happy family and you instantly become part of the family as well. I would highly recommend this pharmacy to everyone! I wouldn't go anywhere else ever! Thank you Rastin's for everything that you do! God Bless You All!
Tom Burgess
Jun 24, 2020
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Fast and friendly service. Looked after me during Covid-19, switching my prescriptions over from Costco so I don't have to line up outside for an hour during these scary times. Delivered right to my door same day. A pharmacy that cares.
Gillian Gladu
Dec 21, 2019
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Rastins pharmacy has always been a great place. Staff are always friendly and helpful. You can tell they go the extra mile for customers. When I broke my wrist and couldnt drive they delivered my medication to my house with their free delivery service. It was quick and convenient. Thanks for the help!
Ian Mac
Nov 16, 2019
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A local pharmacy with incomperable service.. it's fast, and always friendly. They never treat me like I am just another number. Would always recommend!!
