Sault Ste. Marie · Since 1954
Your pharmacy.
Your health.
Your community.
Personalized pharmacy care from the only locally owned I.D.A. in Sault Ste. Marie. Independent owners who know you by name.
Switching is easy One conversation and we handle the paperwork with your old pharmacy. Your doctor stays the same. Your coverage stays the same.
4.9 out of 5 from 17 Google reviews Two pharmacies Wellington St W & McNabb St Only automated blister packing in Northern Ontario Seniors Day 20% off Thursdays
More than a pharmacy.
- Prescription & medication careRefills, renewals and transfers, handled by pharmacists who know your file.
- Free deliveryPrescriptions and store items, brought to your door at no charge.
- Pharmacist prescribingAssessment and treatment for twenty common conditions, no doctor needed.
- VaccinationsFlu, COVID-19, routine and travel shots at both pharmacies.
- Medication reviewsA one-on-one look at everything you take, and how it fits together.
- Special compoundingCustom creams, liquids and doses, for people and for pets.
- Personalized, local careIndependent owners in the Sault, not a head office somewhere else.
- Everything we doBlister packs, compounding, diabetes education and more.
Two pharmacies in the Sault.
Merrett’s I.D.A.
314 Wellington St W
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1J1
In Steelton, since 1954
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday closed
The Good Doctors walk-in clinic is in this building.
Group Health Centre I.D.A.
240 McNabb St
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 1Y5
Open since 1963
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday closed
You do not have to be a Group Health Centre patient to use this pharmacy. Everyone is welcome.
Packed here, in the Sault
Sealed by machine.
Checked by a person.
Every dose is filled and sealed automatically, which virtually eliminates human handling of your medication. Then a pharmacist checks the finished card by hand before it leaves the building.
- Onlyautomated premium blister packing service in Northern Ontario
- Largestproducer of blister packs in Sault Ste. Marie
- We packfor other pharmacies across the region, too
And this is what arrives on your counter.
Did Mum take her pills this morning?
With a blister pack you can see the answer from across the room. A week of medication, sorted by day and by time of day, every dose in its own sealed cup.
- A colour photograph of every tablet, printed on the pack
- Perforated cups, so you stop losing pills on the floor
- Tear one dose off and take it with you
- Everything refilled on the same day, not five different ones
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
BreakfastLunchDinnerBedtime
Sealed & checked · Merrett’s I.D.A.
On three or more medications?
Then this is for you.
Refilling at different times of the month. Forgetting whether the blue one was the morning one. Managing a parent’s medication from another house, or another city. These are the ordinary problems a pack solves.
We also pack for other pharmacies across Northern Ontario. They trust us with their own patients, and we are the largest producer of blister packs in Sault Ste. Marie.
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No family doctor?
You still have somewhere to go.
Two ways to be seen in the Sault without a referral, a roster, or a wait at emergency.
Ask the pharmacist
Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for twenty common conditions. Book ahead, phone in, or walk in when a pharmacist is free.
- Acne
- Canker sores
- Cold sores
- Diaper rash
- Eczema & skin rashes
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Impetigo
- Insect bites & hives
- Nasal allergies
- Nausea in pregnancy
- Oral thrush
- Painful periods
- Pink eye
- Pinworms
- Skin irritation
- Sprains & strains
- Tick bites
- UTI
- Yeast infections
See a doctor
The Good Doctors Clinic runs inside our Wellington Street store. A nurse greets you, assesses you, and connects you to the doctor, in the room or on your own phone.
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Cost
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None. A $20 donation is suggested to keep the service funded. If you are unable to give on this visit, type DECLINE in the promo field when you book.
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Wait
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Often same day. Book ahead for faster service.
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They can
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Treat an ailment, renew prescriptions, order blood work, refer you to a specialist, complete medical forms.
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They cannot
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Prescribe controlled medications.
Vaccines
Flu, COVID and travel shots.
Both pharmacies give flu and COVID-19 shots, routine immunizations, and travel vaccines. Our pharmacists give them at the counter. Pick a time that suits you, or call and we will fit you in.
Book a vaccination
Travelling? Book a few weeks ahead. Some vaccines need more than one visit.
About us
One on one,
not big box.
Independent since 1954 and still locally owned. The same pharmacists behind the counter, the same people answering the phone, and every decision made here in the Sault.
Our vision
To provide our clients with professional advice, service, and information ensuring personalized health strategies and optimal patient outcomes. We put you at the centre of your health care.
4.9 out of 5.
From 17 Google reviews, by people in the Sault.
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“The staff are great. Nice girls, always smiling. Claudio is my pharmacist — he’s smart and cares about his customers.”
Faby L.
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“Nice friendly staff. Knowledgeable. On time. Not much waiting involved for anything, including covid shots.”
George P.
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“Staff good, goes the extra mile for you.”
Ken B.
Been in to see us? Tell the Sault.
Tell us where your prescriptions are. We’ll do the rest.
Call us or fill out the form. We contact your old pharmacy, move everything across, and let you know when it’s done. You never have to phone them yourself.
- Your doctor stays the same
- Your coverage stays the same
- Your prescriptions stay the same
Rather just talk to someone?
705-945-8465 Merrett’s 705-759-5578 Group Health Centre
Transfer your prescriptions
Use the I.D.A. transfer form and choose Merrett’s or Group Health Centre as your new pharmacy. We take it from there.
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Everything else we do.
Prescriptions
- Blister & compliance packaging
- MedSync program
- Insurance billing, all plans accepted
- Transfers from another pharmacy
- Renewals and custom renewals
- Medication reviews
- Personal medication list
- Free delivery, Rx and store items
- Home visits
- Safe disposal of medical waste
- OHIP+ for patients under 25
Clinical
- Immunizations and travel vaccines
- Flu & COVID-19 shots
- Certified diabetes educators
- Certified respiratory educators
- Custom compounding
- Compression therapy
- Smoking cessation
- Methadone, suboxone and SROM
In store
- Seniors Day: 20% off every Thursday
- Option+, our own private label
- Confidential consultation room
- Natural health product advice
- Support for caregivers