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Selecting the right pharmacy for your pet's medication
At Orleans Community Pharmacy, we understand the importance of choosing the right pharmacy for your pet's medications. In Ontario, you have the right to request a written prescription from your veterinarian, which can be filled at the pharmacy of your choice.
Under Section 26 of the Ontario Veterinarians Act, your veterinarian must provide a written prescription if they do not dispense medication or if you request one — and they can give an oral prescription directly to an Ontario pharmacist.
No vet? Virtual care is an option
If you don't currently have a veterinarian or if your veterinarian is unable to provide a prescription, virtual veterinary consultation services are available through telemedicine providers such as Vetster, Telus Health MyPet, MetaVet, and SmartVet.
- Online veterinary services: PAWs Canada
- Status of virtual veterinary care in Canada: Veterinary Virtual Care Association
Pricing
- Dog medications price list: ottawamedhub.ca — dog prescription medicine
- Cat medications price list: ottawamedhub.ca — cat prescription medicines
- $13.99 dispensing fee per prescription · $25.00 order fee per order
- We do not break down bottles — medications are dispensed in full bottle quantities only
College of Veterinarians' guidelines
- A veterinarian must comply with requests for prescriptions, which should be directed to Ontario pharmacists only, not internet pharmacies
- They may charge a reasonable fee for the prescription
- It's the client's responsibility to fill the prescription as they see fit, including out-of-province options
How to fill your pet's prescription with us
Please ensure the prescription is from a licensed Canadian veterinarian, then submit it one of these ways:
1 · Direct contactYour veterinarian can call us at 613 · 824 · 3111 or fax the prescription to 613 · 824 · 2511.
2 · Secure portalSend a copy via orleansrxbooking.ca — the ORIGINAL prescription is still required by mail.
3 · Mail the originalOrleans Community Pharmacy, 2746 St. Joseph Blvd, Unit 100, Orleans, ON K1C 1G5.
Note: While we offer Canada-wide shipping, we can only ship medication upon receipt of the original prescription. Copies or printouts will not be accepted.
Questions about the process?
Don't hesitate to contact us — thank you for trusting us with your pet's pharmaceutical needs.
Call 613 · 824 · 3111 Hours & directions