Pharmacy chain begins serving older Canadians on a special schedule
And at the same time began to provide free medical consultations to everyone who now needs them.
Long-stored food, water, toilet paper and medicines are the main list of what Canadians are most actively buying now. In the face of widespread panic, Shoppers Drug Mart, a retail pharmacy chain, decided to adjust its operations to help people as much as possible.
To begin with, the chain announced that every day in the first hour of sales it would serve only those who are most in need, including the elderly and people with disabilities. At the same time, of course, such customers will also be served during other hours, but on a first-come, first-served basis. Each pharmacy may have different hours of operation, so it is best to know the hours in advance so you don't miss the first hour.
In addition, Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its discount system. Previously, every Thursday seniors could buy drugs at a 20% discount. Now this rule has been extended to every first hour of pharmacy business.
To help all other Canadians, Shoppers Drug Mart organized online consultations. And it's free. Until March 23, online consultations with doctors will be available for all Canadians on the official website of the store from 7:00 to 21:00. You can consult not only about the coronavirus, but also about any other medical problems.
Shoppers Drug Mart hopes this virtual health care will help reduce the burden on emergency departments and hospitals.
