Family Drug Mart

08/18/2026

Family Drug Mart has been voted as one of the top community pharmacies in the St. John’s region through the CommunityVotes St. John’s 2026 platform!

Thank you to those who took the time to acknowledge our team who work diligently to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to our patients and clients!

With gratitude,
Your pharmacy team

08/03/2026

When you choose a locally-owned and independent pharmacy, you’re choosing more than a place to pick up your prescriptions.

You’re supporting:
• local jobs
• local decision-making
• personalized care
• stronger community healthcare

Every choice to shop local helps keep care, connection, and investment right here in our community.

08/02/2026

Family Drug Mart (both Bell Island and St. John’s locations) will be closed this Wednesday, August 5th for the St. John’s Regatta.

Please ensure you call ahead for any essential medicines needed for the holiday.

The St. John’s Regatta is Canada's oldest organized sporting event, held since 1826.

Photo Details:

1919 regatta during Prince of Wales' visit
(© Doughty, A. / Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada / PA-022266)

07/27/2026

Come see our pharmacist Dr. Joey Gamba this Wednesday morning for your pneumonia shot! 💉

06/30/2026

Today we invite you to join us in thanking our pharmacy assistant of 13 years, Tammie Taplin, for the hard work and dedication she has demonstrated in her role and towards her community during her time at Family Drug Mart.

Through the ever-changing profession of pharmacy, increasing pressures on our healthcare system, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tammie has provided essential care to her community by ensuring the residents of Bell Island have access to medicines, vaccines, and pharmacy services. As a pharmacy assistant, a great deal of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into ensuring patients have access to medication goes unnoticed, but today we hope to bring attention to Tammie’s essential role in her community.

Although Tammie’s time at Family Drug Mart is coming to an end, we wish Tammie and her family every success in their future endeavours and thank her for her dedication to the patients of Family Drug Mart!

06/30/2026

Pharmacy Closure:

We would like to remind our patients that Family Drug Mart will be closed tomorrow, July 1st, in recognition of Canada Day.

Please ensure your medicine cabinets are full with essential medicines needed prior to our reopening on Thursday, July 2nd.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

05/15/2026

Family Drug Mart will be closed Monday, May 18th in celebration of Victoria Day.

Please ensure you reach out to our pharmacy staff for any medicines you will need prior to our reopening on Tuesday, May 19th.

Happy May-24 weekend! 🏕️

05/02/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you all the best as you carry out your dreams for the future.

05/01/2026

May 1st marks National Physician’s Day in Canada. Today we acknowledge the hard work and dedication of physicians across our country. The collaboration between Pharmacy and Physician teams in our communities is integral to the health of Canadians. Thank you for your dedication to your patients and our communities!

Today is National Physicians’ Day, a day to recognize the vital role doctors play in communities across Canada.

Every day, physicians provide care on the front lines of a health system under strain, while also advancing research, supporting public health and training the next generation.
Join us in thanking doctors for their dedication, professionalism and the care they provide to Canadians and their loved ones.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/4cFduNl

04/21/2026

Across Canada, regulatory barriers are holding back from providing the full range of care they’re educated and trained to deliver. At a time when access to care is under pressure, we need to empower our health-care providers.

Through Pharmacists CAN, you can send a letter directly to your elected officials in just a few clicks. Add your voice to the call to remove barriers and strengthen care for Canadians.

➡️ Take action: pharmacistscan.ca