Northgate Pharmacy
Northgate Pharmacy is a pharmacist-owned community pharmacy in Sarnia-Lambton that has served the area for over 25 years. The team provides prescription dispensing and personalized medication counselling, along with travel health consultations, vaccinations, and curated retail health products. They emphasize unhurried, patient-centered care and active management of drug shortages by working with prescribers to find safe alternatives. Northgate also supports local health initiatives and offers services such as free local delivery and pharmacy transfers to simplify care for patients.
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Last updated on Apr 5th, 2026
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Sun Bum Face Mist SPF 45
Northgate Pharmacy spotlights Sun Bum Face Mist SPF 45 as Ava's staff pick for an easy way to reapply facial sunscreen while you are out and about. The brief highlight comes from the pharmacy team as part of their local product finds published on 2026-08-13.
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Vitamin D and mental health: informational post
Northgate Pharmacy notes that correcting a vitamin D deficiency may help improve depressive symptoms for people who are deficient, citing Health Canada and CANMAT. The brief local post, tagged for Sarnia, is a handy evidence linked reminder to discuss testing or supplementation with your pharmacist or doctor.
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Pharmacy patient care and consultation invitation
Northgate Pharmacy is inviting patients in Sarnia, Brights Grove, and Point Edward to schedule time for medication questions and one on one consultation. The pharmacy emphasizes clear explanations and patient confidence, offering staff support to review prescriptions and answer concerns.
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Travel health consultation offering
Northgate Pharmacy offers travel health consultations with pharmacist and owner Jagjit Singh who holds the Certificate in Travel Health from the ISTM. The service is recommended for travellers to high altitude destinations such as Machu Picchu, Cusco, La Paz, and the Rocky Mountains, and can be booked via the clinic website. Prepare before you go, whether you need medication or practical ascent advice.
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PureGard
Northgate Pharmacy is now carrying PureGard, a plant based insect repellent made in Nova Scotia by an Indigenous female owned company, promoted as an alternative to DEET or icaridin. The announcement highlights careful product selection and uses local hashtags to signal availability for shoppers in the community.
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Northgate Pharmacy holiday closure notice
Northgate Pharmacy will be closed Monday, August 3, 2026 and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday. If you need prescriptions or medication advice, pick them up or ask questions before the long weekend to avoid disruption.
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Neighborhood Pharmacy Personal Care Announcement
Northgate Pharmacy is promoting a neighborhood focused, locally owned approach to pharmacy care for Sarnia, Point Edward, and Brights Grove residents. The announcement emphasizes personalized service, staff who know patients by name, and a slower paced, attentive healthcare experience.
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Self-care message for International Self-Care Day
Northgate Pharmacy sends a warm International Self Care Day message on 2026-07-24, encouraging people to value everyday health choices rather than only pampering. The post highlights practical self care, and includes local tags for Sarnia Lambton, Point Edward, and Brights Grove.
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Drug shortages and pharmacy mitigation efforts
Northgate Pharmacy outlines how they manage persistent drug shortages, with resident expert Jagjit monitoring inventory and multiple suppliers to help patients. Their pharmacist team works directly with prescribers to find safe alternatives so patients are not left to navigate shortages alone.
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Personalized medication advice invitation
Northgate Pharmacy in the Sarnia and Lambton area is inviting residents to bring medication questions for personalized advice from a pharmacist. The post emphasizes using online resources as a start, then consulting your pharmacist to learn what actually applies to your situation; questions are always welcome.
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Virtual travel consultation service
Northgate Pharmacy offers virtual travel consultations with clinicians trained by the International Society of Travel Medicine to review your destination, activities, and health needs. Book online via the Travel Clinic page at northgatepharmacy.ca, and if vaccines or medications are recommended the pharmacy can administer them.
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Mental health awareness thank-you post
Northgate Pharmacy posted a thank you to Project Mental Wellness on 2026-07-13 using #MentalHealthMonday to remind readers that mental health is health. The message underscores that treatment can include medication, counselling, and lifestyle changes, presented as a stigma reducing call to care.
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Social post about pharmacy care values
Northgate Pharmacy used a World Cup themed social post on July 9 to emphasize that pharmacy care should be personal and unhurried, and that patients should not feel like just another prescription number. The message ties the values to the local community with hashtags referencing Sarnia Lambton and Point Edward.
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Pharmacy social post on care philosophy
Northgate Pharmacy posted a patient focused message on 2026-07-09 asserting that care should be personal, unhurried, and not reduce you to a prescription number. The brief social post uses #sarnialambton and #pointedward to anchor the message locally while referencing the FIFA World Cup 2026 for a playful lead in.
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Medication safety and heat advisory
Northgate Pharmacy warns that hot weather and certain medications can interact, making it harder to stay cool and increasing risks. Save this advisory for the next heat wave and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure how heat or dehydration could affect your medications.
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FaceOff For Mental Health golf tournament support
Northgate Pharmacy is supporting the FaceOff For Mental Health golf tournament to raise awareness and encourage community conversations, and they are urging interested players to register now. The note is a brief community call to action that highlights the event as a way to support mental health through participation.
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Northgate Pharmacy: Easy Prescription Transfers
Northgate Pharmacy is offering a straightforward pharmacy transfer service you can start by telling them you want to switch. They say you do not need to call your current pharmacy or wait until your next refill, because Northgate handles the entire transfer process; the post targets customers in Sarnia and Point Edward.
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Pharmacist minor ailments prescribing update
Northgate Pharmacy announces that as of July 1, 2026 pharmacists in Ontario can assess and prescribe for additional minor ailments, expanding care options at community pharmacies. The post invites patients to ask questions about prescriptions and health concerns, and to consult their local Northgate Pharmacy for guidance.
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Social post: Team Canada representation at Pan American Athletics Championships
Northgate Pharmacy spotted a Canadian jersey and a Northgate Pharmacy button cheering on Team Canada at the Pan American Athletics Championships in Medellín, Colombia. Posted on Canada Day, the short social update pairs national pride with a light brand moment abroad.
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Social post: participating in #myjobsoundsillegal trend about pharmacists
Northgate Pharmacy joined the viral #myjobsoundsillegal trend on June 30, sharing a humorous post about how a pharmacist role can sound questionable without context, while reassuring followers that everything shown is legal. The locally focused post tags Sarnia and Point Edward to connect with nearby followers.
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Northgate Pharmacy holiday hours
Northgate Pharmacy will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day. Plan to visit on Tuesday, June 30 or Thursday, July 2 when the pharmacy is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; the message also invites customers to get prescriptions or essentials filled before the holiday.
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Summer essentials reminder from pharmacists
Northgate Pharmacy shares a quick summer essentials reminder focused on sun protection, hydration, and a few just in case items, posted for the Sarnia community on 2026-06-26. Treat this as your checklist before heading out, check sunscreen dates, and keep a refillable water bottle within reach.
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Staff announcement: welcoming Karen Riley to the team
Northgate Pharmacy welcomes Karen Riley to the team, a clinical pharmacist and passionate educator who once precepted Samantha during her training. Karen will be in the pharmacy this weekend in the Sarnia area, and the staff encourage customers to stop by and say hello.
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Vaginal dryness awareness and support message
Northgate Pharmacy is encouraging open conversations about vaginal dryness, noting it is common especially during perimenopause and menopause and that there are options that can help. The pharmacy invites anyone with questions to reach out for support and guidance.
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Founding and family legacy of Richard
Northgate Pharmacy shares a throwback honoring Richard, who helped build the business from the ground up while raising his family with Fiona. The post features a photo of Richard with his boys, notes he is still part of the team, and sends a Father s Day greeting to the community.
