Northgate Pharmacy
Northgate Pharmacy is a pharmacist-owned community pharmacy in Sarnia-Lambton providing personalized prescription services, vaccinations including a dedicated travel clinic, medication management, safe medication disposal, and delivery. The team emphasizes unhurried, relationship-driven care, supports student placements and local partnerships, and aims to help patients feel informed, confident, and cared for.
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Last updated on Feb 12th, 2026
Recent Activity
Travel immunization clinic notice
Northgate Pharmacy is urging travelers to schedule travel vaccine consultations now because some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart. The clinic lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Rabies, and Cholera and directs patients to book online at their travel immunization clinic page.
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Minor ailments assessment and prescribing service
Northgate Pharmacy offers an in person minor ailments assessment and prescribing service where pharmacists can review symptoms, recommend treatment, or guide you to the next step in care. Stop by the pharmacy to talk with the team and learn which common conditions they can help treat.
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Team appreciation post
On March 12, 2026, Northgate Pharmacy shared a brief staff appreciation post where Samantha praises the team's compassion and commitment during Pharmacy Appreciation Month. The message uses #pam2026 and #communitypharmacy to connect local gratitude with the wider campaign, a friendly cue to stop by or leave a note of thanks for your neighborhood pharmacy staff.
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International Women's Day staff appreciation
Northgate Pharmacy marked International Women's Day on 2026-03-08 with a staff appreciation post celebrating the women whose knowledge and compassion support patients every day. The short message uses #IWD2026 and #internationalwomensday to join the wider observance and highlight the pharmacy's women led team.
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Disclaimer about pet observations and organizational non-involvement
Northgate Pharmacy posted Albert's informal observations from a small study of consenting pets on 2026-03-05, and explicitly notes results were not independently verified by humans, veterinarians, or treat distributors. The pharmacy clarifies it did not influence or compensate participating pets, framing the post as a community oriented disclosure rather than medical guidance.
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Student placements and experiential learning
Northgate Pharmacy introduced two students on experiential placements in Sarnia: Owen, an undergraduate from the University of Guelph working toward pharmacy school, and Eric, a Grade 12 student from St. Patrick's High School completing a co op placement. The brief announcement highlights hands on learning and the pharmacy's role in supporting local student career development.
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Pharmacy recognition and contest announcement
Northgate Pharmacy is marking Pharmacy Awareness Month this March and inviting patients and families to nominate pharmacy team members through the #MyFavePharm contest. Share your story at the survey link for a chance to win a tablet for you and your nominee, and help highlight the pharmacists and technicians who support safe medication decisions.
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Travel health virtual consultation and in-store vaccine services
Northgate Pharmacy is offering travel health virtual consultations with prescriptions sent to the pharmacy and vaccines administered in store. The announcement directs travelers to click the link in the bio or visit the pharmacy website to get started, making it easy to get tailored advice and one stop vaccine care before a trip.
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Staff expertise and service commitment
Northgate Pharmacy states that its highly experienced staff work together to ensure every detail is right, offering pharmaceutical care and patient support so you feel confident and informed. The message highlights personalized care and trusted expertise from a team focused on guiding patients and caregivers.
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Valentine's Day Mental Health Reminder
On 2026-02-14 Northgate Pharmacy shared a Valentine’s Day mental health reminder urging people to check in, ask questions, and listen. The post emphasizes ending stigma through compassion and notes the pharmacy team is available to listen and support those who need care.
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Family Day closure notice
Northgate Pharmacy posted that it will be closed on Monday for Family Day and will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 AM. The brief social note encourages patients to plan medication pickups around the closure since no contact or location details were provided in the post.
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PharmD clinical rotation placement
Northgate Pharmacy announced on 2026-02-10 that Zoe, a University of Waterloo PharmD student from Sarnia, has joined for her first clinical rotation and will be with the team until the end of March 2026; she has a special interest in veterinary drug therapy and a puppy named Naafiri.
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Shared headshots with ChatGPT
Northgate Pharmacy posted a social-media update on 2026-02-06 saying, "Gave ChatGPT some recent headshots we did! 🤣 Happy Friday!" and tagging the post with #ai, #caricature, and #trending—a light promotional/social experiment note about AI-generated headshot/caricature content.
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Heart Health Management Services
Northgate Pharmacy is dedicated to heart health during Heart Month, offering services like blood pressure and cholesterol management, and medication support.
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Snow Day Operations Update
Northgate Pharmacy is open today for scheduled deliveries, prioritizing staff safety while not accepting new requests due to snow day operations.
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Christmas Thank You from Northgate Pharmacy
Northgate Pharmacy expresses heartfelt gratitude to the community for their support and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Visit from Cheryl’s ESL Class
Northgate Pharmacy welcomed Cheryl’s ESL class from the YMCA Adult Learning Centre for an educational visit, providing insights into pharmacy operations and patient care.
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Remembrance Day Observance
Join us at Northgate Pharmacy on November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. for a solemn Remembrance Day Observance, where we will honor those who have served our country.
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The Importance of Vitamin D for Health
Vitamin D is essential for health, supporting bones, muscles, and immune function. Many Canadians may need to supplement their intake, especially during winter months.
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Ardra's Pharmacy Technician Placement
Ardra, a Lambton College student, is completing her final field placement at Northgate Pharmacy as part of her training to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician, showcasing the importance of hands-on experience in pharmacy education.
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Celebrating Our Pharmacy Technicians
Celebrate National Pharmacy Technician Day by recognizing the vital contributions of pharmacy technicians at Northgate Pharmacy, including Brenda, Khushi, and Rita.
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Community Placement Announcement
Northgate Pharmacy is excited to welcome Sawar from Lambton College for his community placement in the Pharmacy Technician program, supporting the growth of future pharmacy professionals.
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Labour Day Closure Announcement
Northgate Pharmacy will be closed on September 1st, 2025, for Labour Day, so please plan your visits accordingly.
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National Drug Drop-Off Month Initiative
Join Northgate Pharmacy this August for the National Drug Drop-Off Month Initiative, promoting safe medication disposal in the community!
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Support for Summer Employment Transition Program
Northgate Pharmacy is participating in the Summer Employment Transition Program, welcoming Lakota and her job coach Kharis to support inclusive opportunities for students this summer.
