Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Northbrook
Tobia's Guardian Pharmacy has been serving the Land O'Lakes region since March 2011, founded by pharmacist Eric Tobia with a commitment to providing accessible, personalized healthcare. Our team offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services including minor ailment prescribing, virtual walk-in medical consultations, vaccinations, and medication compounding. We prioritize patient education and community engagement, maintaining a free health reference library and actively supporting local initiatives like the Canadian Cancer Society and Land O'Lakes Swim Program. Our services extend beyond traditional pharmacy operations to include home healthcare equipment, chronic disease management tools, and prescription delivery to Denbigh residents.With over a decade of experience, we maintain strict compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists standards while focusing on innovative solutions like the Diem Care app for medication management. Our staff provides hands-on training for medical devices, ensuring patients understand proper usage of blood pressure monitors and glucose testing equipment. We take pride in our community recognition, including the 2016 Township of Addington Highlands Outstanding Business Award, and continue expanding our telemedicine capabilities to serve both local residents and seasonal visitors.
Services
Vaccinations
Virtual Walk-in Clinic
Medication Compounding
Prescription Transfers
Home Healthcare Equipment
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized pharmaceutical care with hands-on medical device training
- Our virtual walk-in clinic provides same-day telemedicine appointments
- We actively support local community health initiatives and charities
- Our pharmacist holds Canadian Pharmacy Examination Board certifications
- We provide prescription delivery to Denbigh residents and surrounding areas
Services
Vaccinations
We administer various vaccinations including seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines. Our trained pharmacists ensure proper documentation and provide post-vaccination care instructions. Patients receive personalized consultations about recommended immunizations based on age and health status.
Virtual Walk-in Clinic
Our free telemedicine service connects patients with doctors for same-day appointments. Available to residents and visitors, this service handles non-emergency medical needs through secure online consultations. Prescriptions can be issued when appropriate and transferred directly to our pharmacy.
Medication Compounding
Our trained staff creates customized medication formulations to meet specific patient needs. We prepare specialized creams, mouth rinses, and other compounds requiring precise preparation. This service addresses unique dosage requirements and allergy considerations that standard medications cannot accommodate.
Prescription Transfers
We facilitate seamless prescription transfers from other pharmacies to our location. Patients maintain medication continuity while accessing our additional services. This process works for remaining refills when relocating or visiting the Land O'Lakes region temporarily.
Home Healthcare Equipment
We offer comprehensive home healthcare products including blood pressure monitors, glucose testing kits, and mobility aids. Our staff provides usage demonstrations to ensure proper operation. The inventory covers chronic condition management tools and safety equipment for independent living.
People
Eric Tobia
Pharmacist and Owner
Eric graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He completed the International Pharmacy Graduate Program and passed Canadian pharmacy licensing exams. With over a decade of experience, he founded the pharmacy in 2011 to provide accessible healthcare to Land O'Lakes residents.
Questions
What virtual medical services do you offer?
We provide free same-day telemedicine appointments through our virtual walk-in clinic. Patients can consult with doctors for non-emergency medical needs and receive prescriptions when appropriate.
Can pharmacists prescribe medications?
Yes, our trained pharmacists can prescribe for minor ailments including urinary tract infections, lyme disease prophylaxis, and bacterial eye infections under Ontario's expanded pharmacy scope of practice.
Do you offer prescription delivery services?
We provide prescription delivery to Denbigh residents and surrounding communities. Patients can arrange this service by contacting the pharmacy directly for convenient medication access.
What vaccination services are available?
We administer seasonal flu shots, updated COVID-19 vaccines, and other immunizations. Our pharmacists provide proper documentation and post-vaccination guidance during each appointment.
How can I transfer prescriptions to your pharmacy?
We handle prescription transfers from other pharmacies for remaining refills. Patients simply need to contact us with their current pharmacy information to initiate the process.
What home healthcare products do you carry?
Our inventory includes blood pressure monitors, glucose testing kits, mobility aids, and chronic condition management tools. We provide usage demonstrations to ensure proper operation of all medical devices.
Reviews (5)
Ronald Viggers
Apr 24, 2021
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Great Pharmacy for all your medical needs. Got the flu vaccine here and it was fast and easy. Staff here is very helpful and knowledgeable. Easy to move your prescriptions to this location if your here full time or over the season. I can recommend this business.
J. Switz
Mar 20, 2021
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I cannot thank Eric Tobia enough for his professionalism and care. I am writing this on behalf of my parents. I heard through a Northbrook resident that vaccines arrived "for anyone" Call me selfish but I jumped on the phone as fast as I could to secure 2 vaccines for my parents so we could reunite - my mom has only held her youngest grandbaby a couple times in 9months due to being high-risk.
Making the appointment I never registered Tobia Pharmacy was owned and operated by Mr. Eric Tobia we watched every Wednesday and Friday night at the Yardmen Arena and would listen to Jack Miller broadcast
Making the appointment I never registered Tobia Pharmacy was owned and operated by Mr. Eric Tobia we watched every Wednesday and Friday night at the Yardmen Arena and would listen to Jack Miller broadcast
Tanya McGhie
Jan 31, 2021
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Manager attempted to deny me from returning a dental pick that was purchased hours before and unopened because of the Corona virus. Aside from UV and soap known to disable the virus, at no time was I informed this would be a final purchase. Manager lectured me that it was my responsibility to purchase items more carefully because of the pandemic. Manager eventually agreed to reimburse me not without a lot of hassle. Poor customer experience and lack of knowledge in terms of this virus.
Dean P.
Sep 24, 2020
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The staff here are super friendly and made it easy to get what we needed. Despite not being from the area, we were never made to feel like an inconvenience. Great place.
Helene Bilz
May 31, 2020
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I'm very sad that I can't make this my permanent pharmacy as I've had to move back to Toronto. You don't get their kind of customer service in the city. The staff is excellent and you'll never find a more caring pharmacist than Eric Tobia. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. :)
