List 10 best Pharmacies in Toronto Based on google reviews, yelp reviews, individual pharmacists - not chain pharmacies

• The transcript provides an updated list of the top 10 best pharmacies in Toronto based on Yelp reviews.
• The list includes both chain pharmacies and independent ones.
• Some of the independent pharmacies mentioned are Graination, Pharmacy on Dundas, Pace Pharmacy, Raxlen Pharmacy, and Toronto Drug Store.
• Graination is a photo lab but also offers specialized pharmaceutical services.
• Pharmacy on Dundas is a woman-owned business that offers a wide selection of products from reputable brands.
• Pace Pharmacy is reputed to be knowledgeable and helpful in providing compounded medications.
• Raxlen Pharmacy is a small pharmacy in the Lakefront Clinic that offers fast and efficient service.
• Toronto Drug Store is a one-stop-shop.
• The list also includes information on some of the chain pharmacies that are specifically mentioned as reliable and efficient; these include Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, and Well.ca.
• The customers have written reviews of these pharmacies, and the texts of some of these reviews express satisfaction with the services and professionalism of those facilities.
• The majority of the reviews are positive, though some negative mentions are also present.
• There are several other pharmacies mentioned in the transcript that are said to provide helpful customer service.
• Some pharmacies are noted for their efficient services and sufficient stocks of essential items.
• The transcript also provides information on the type of services offered by the pharmacies, such as Tattoo Removal, Nano Brows, Lip and Eyeliner Tattooing, Lash lifts, Small Tattoos, and Virtual Consultations.
• Additional services offered by the pharmacies include OTC drugs, household and beauty items, and snacks/drinks.
• The pharmacy mentioned has to reduce customer capacity by half in compliance with covid restrictions.
• There is some discussion of related topics, such as covid cases and restrictions and related talk topics.
• The transcript provides information on how to add a business to Yelp.
• The transcript also provides several links to related business searches in Toronto, neighborhood grocery stores and pharmacies, and frequently asked questions.

• Ontario will give pharmacists the ability to prescribe medication for common ailments.
• The decision had been successful in other provinces and was deemed overdue.
• Pharmacists have a deep knowledge of biology and chemistry and believed they can alleviate the load on GPs.
• Pharmacists can identify the differences between, and treat common ailments such as pink eye, ear infections, strep throat, etc.
• A reddit user stresses that pharmacists sell the drug to the patient they have recommended, causing a conflict of interest.
• Another comments that one solution could be to force pharmacists to show customers all of the options and prices of each drug and their generic alternatives. 
• Another coins the conflict of interest “ethically grey”.
• Some physicians own pharmacies and over-prescribe or require their patients to use the attached pharmacy.
• A reddit user mentions increased scrutiny on conflicts of interest and suggests that only one pharmacist should diagnose/prescribe and another at an unconnected pharmacy could provide medication.
• Some users mention the success of pharmacists giving flu shots.
• Antibiotic prescriptions are a popular topic of discussion, with some commenters stating that pink eye, ear infections, etc. do not require antibiotics.
• Others insist that it is not difficult to determine when an eye infection is bacterial and only then are antibiotics prescribed.
• A pharmacist emphasizes that pharmacists are taught in school to identify the difference between viral, allergic and bacterial infections.
• Pharmacist education in treating minor ailments often requires additional training, and a certificate is usually required to prescribe medication for ailments.
• Pharmacy owners (pharmacists only, not physicians) are subjected to Generic Rebates Schema.
• Nurses, nurse practitioners, and paramedics are underused professionals.
• In Alberta, optometrists, and pharmacists have been allowed to prescribe medication for minor ailments successfully.
• Those against the new program believe it will create more inappropriate prescribing and antibiotic resistance. 
• Minority opinions indicate that pharmacists are just like any other profession in terms of conflict of interest and second opinions.
• Many are in favor of this program as it will save time for patients and provinces.

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• Pharmacy compounding began in the 19th century with the isolation of various compounds.
• Pharmacists continued to compound most prescriptions until the early 1950s when the majority of dispense drugs came directly from the large pharmaceutical companies.
• Many pharmacies have stopped the one standard practice of compounding and now simply dispense medications at the pharmacy.
• Compounding is still an essential service for some medical practitioners.
• Pharmacy compounding is the method of preparing medications which are specifically tailored to the requirements of each individual patient and healthcare provider.
• Compounding pharmacists focus on meeting special needs and solving medication problems.
• Working with a physician, dentist or veterinarian, compounding pharmacists prepare “customized” medications and unique dosage forms in a special compounding laboratory.
• The goal of preparing customized medications is to help the healthcare provider and the patient achieve a more positive therapeutic outcome.
• Compounding applications include patients requiring limited dosage strengths, different formulations, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, pain management, allergen-free medication, drugs that have been discontinued by pharmaceutical companies because of low profitability, supply shortage of normal drugs, medicated lollipops and veterinary medicine.
• Compounded medications are prepared for a single patient, based on their individual prescription, rather than being made in bulk quantities for stock.
• Compounding can be beneficial for patients who are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths and their side effects.
• There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to compounding medications.
• Patients are urged to speak with their physician, medical provider or veterinarian to learn more about whether they can benefit from compounded medications.
• The Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy that provides patients with personalized care.

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• The transcript is titled “# TOP 10 BEST Independent Pharmacy in Toronto, ON - Updated 2024 - Yelp”.
• The text includes sponsored results that advertise different services, including a supplement store, a photo lab, a laptop store, an eyewear store, and a makeup store.
• There are 10 independent pharmacies mentioned in the text:
  • Pace Pharmacy
  • South Bayview Pharmacy
  • MEDIChair LTC Pharmacy
  • Stanley’s Pharmacy
  • Murdoch Pharmacy
  • Pure Integrative Pharmacy
  • Trinity Pharmacy
  • Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
  • Bloor West Village Pharmacy
  • Lakefront Medical Pharmacy
• The pharmacies mentioned in the text are described as “owner-operated,” “real asset(s) to the neighbourhood,” “extremely knowledgeable,” with “excellent personal service,” and providing “important items.”
• The pharmacies can be found in different locations throughout the city, including Trinity-Bellwoods, Midtown Toronto, Scarborough, and High Park-Swansea.
• The descriptions mention the pharmacies’ services: “compounding pharmacy,” “fast, friendly, and efficient service,” “small,” “very knowledgeable and efficient,” “support an independent business,” “prescription services, over-the-counter medicines and supplements.”
• The list features divergent rankings from Yelp reviews, including “the level of service” that sets Pace apart, “personal relationships” fostered by South Bayview Pharmacy, the “exceptional” medication packaging and free delivery option at MEDIChair, Stanley’s Pharmacy’s provision of “over-the-counter medications and advice” to the community, and the staff’s “genuine care and concern” at Murdoch Pharmacy.
• Pure Integrative Pharmacy provides naturopathic and holistic health consultations and exams in addition to prescription services.
• Trinity Pharmacy is described as a compounding pharmacy and offers a variety of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
• Shoppers Simply Pharmacy offers prescription services and over-the-counter medications, as well as diabetic supplies, and wound care products.
• The description of Lakefront Medical Pharmacy emphasizes its personalized attention and fast service.
• The sponsored listings target different products and services, including supplement stores, photo labs, laptops, eyewear, and cosmetics.
• The final line invites users to add a business for free to Yelp.
• The transcript contains 21 bullet points and a DOI definition that is not relevant to the query.

• Shoppers Drug Mart has been laying the hammer down in regards to needing to meet weekly quotas despite Jeff’s claim that this is not happening.

• Pharmacists and assistants feel threatened as they are being forced to go against healthcare ethics by Shoppers, with the risk of losing their livelihood.

• Shoppers is pushing med reviews and other professional services targets. As an example, one store is asked to make $152k this year just in med reviews, minor ailments, travel consultations, vaccine injections, and any other kind of professional service.

• Targets are so high that one Associate-Owner lost her job for not achieving the 11 MedsChecks a day target.

• Shoppers uses a pseudo-franchise model where Associate-Owners are still technically Shoppers employees. They can be terminated at any time without needing to provide a reason.

• Shoppers Drug Mart is known as a “sweat shop” with unrealistic workloads, no breaks, and minimal help from higher-ups.

• Regarding prescription hard copies, the technology at Shoppers is so bad that it still doesn’t scan them. As a result, pharmacists have to go to a backroom with hundreds of thousands of documents and search for one prescription. The chance of making a mistake is much higher at Shoppers.

• Shoppers Pharmacy has been known to dispense medication with wrong names, wrong pills in the packs, wrong doses, and even leaving out something important.

• Transfering pharmacies is easy. Simply go to the new pharmacy, set up a file, and say you’d like to have your meds transferred from your current pharmacy. The new pharmacy will call the old pharmacy to get your meds sent over.

• There are a few mentions of independent pharmacies. For example, one person goes to an independent pharmacy that is lovely in terms of service but has less convenient hours than Shoppers.

• Other people who commented left Shoppers and switched to a hospital job or simply never went back to it.

• Some people are encouraging others to report to the College or find another pharmacy.

• There is pressure on pharmacists to hit high numbers, and on at least one occasion, a district manager suggested that one pharmacy should do a POP and bill them for old people getting COVID-19 and flu shots to get the Dr to give them RSV vaccine.

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• T is a transcript of a YouTube video that lists top-rated pharmacies in Toronto, ON.
• The video is titled “TOP 10 BEST Pharmacy in Toronto, ON - Updated 2024 - Yelp”
• The video creator focuses on individual pharmacies rather than chain stores.
• The video has information on 10 individual pharmacies along with their Yelp rating, address, and a brief review of each pharmacy.
• The video mentions an individual who uses the pharmacy to style their wigs for their friend’s wedding.
• Graination is a photo lab committed to excellent services.
• The store is small and somewhat messy-looking which sells designer goods.
• The text mentions how Sephora at Bloor Street had great customer service.
• Pace Pharmacy is a trusted compounding pharmacy that has been highly regarded by many of its customers.
• Shoppers Drug Mart is a Go-To store for many Torontonians that offers reasonable prices.
• Church-Wellesley is a popular shoppers drug mart that is well-stocked with essential items.
• There is a sambucol black elderberry product available at the store that is vegan and contains no artificial colors.
• The text mentions the cleanliness, efficiency, and friendly services offered by Rexall Pharmacy located in David Peacaut Square.
• Simon, who now works at PharmaSave, provides quick and convenient services and communicates well with customers.
• Joseph, the pharmacist, provides personal service and goes out of his way to help customers.
• Small pharmacy built-into Lakefront Clinic provides fast, friendly, and efficient services. They also offer free local delivery.

• The transcript is a list of drugstores or pharmacies in Toronto based on Yelp reviews.
• Graination is a photo lab that sells products from trusted brands.
• A new store that offers customized solutions sells new and refurbished laptops.
• A small designer shop offers unique products but is expensive.
• A shoppers store in Church-Wellesley Village has a great pharmacy service and carries household and beauty items at competitive prices.
• A pharmacist named Madeleine is known for “going the extra mile” to help her patients.
• A drugstore has two well-laid-out floors and is designed to be a “beautiful beast.”
• Mary helps patients and contact doctors for prescriptions.
• A chocolate store is mentioned as a sponsored result.

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