Walk-in pharmacist clinic · Fort McMurray
See a pharmacist today. No doctor's appointment needed.
Bladder infection, strep throat, a rash, a prescription that's running out? Walk in or book a time. Our prescribing pharmacist can assess you and, when it's right for you, treat you on the spot.
Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 10 to 4Walk-ins welcomeDelivery at no charge
Prescribing pharmacistAdditional Prescribing Authority
Strep test in minutesRight here in the pharmacy
- Prescribing pharmacist Additional Prescribing Authority
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Direct billing Alberta Blue Cross and most plans
- Locally owned
How we can help
Everyday care, without the wait.
One stop for the things that usually mean a long wait at a walk-in clinic, and the ongoing care that keeps you well.
Walk-in clinic
Minor ailments, treated
UTIs, pink eye, cold sores, rashes, allergies and more. Assessed and treated in one visit.
See what we treat →
Vaccines
Shots without the line-up
Flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, RSV, travel vaccines and more.
Vaccines we offer →
Prescriptions
Refills, renewals, transfers
Running out? We can often renew it. Switching? We'll do the transfer for you.
Prescription help →
Ongoing care
Diabetes and heart health
Care plans, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes support from a Certified Diabetes Educator.
Ongoing care →
Testing
Answers in minutes
Rapid strep throat testing and UTI test-and-treat, right in the pharmacy.
Testing →
Travel health
Travel well, come home well
A $50 consult covering the vaccines, medicines and advice your trip needs.
Plan your trip →
Common reasons people walk in
Not feeling right? Start here.
Tap a condition to see how we can help. If it's something we can't treat, we'll tell you where to go.
- Bladder infection (UTI)
- Strep throat
- Pink eye
- Cold sores
- Shingles
- Allergies
- Acne
- Eczema and rashes
- Yeast infection
- Heartburn
- Headache and migraine
- Sprains and strains
- Birth control
- Morning-after pill
- Quit smoking
- COVID-19 (Paxlovid)
Most assessments are covered by Alberta Health with your health card.
How a visit works
Quick, private, done in one visit.
No referral and no doctor's appointment. Just bring your Alberta health card.
1
You
Walk in or book
Come in any time we're open, or book online so we're ready for you when you arrive.
2
Your pharmacist
A private assessment
One on one, away from the counter. We ask the right questions and, if needed, run a quick test, like a strep test.
3
Your pharmacist
Treatment, when it's right
If we can treat it, we can prescribe on the spot and show you how to take it. If we can't, we'll tell you where to go.
4
Your pharmacist
Your doctor stays informed
When we prescribe or change a medication, we send your family doctor a note, so everyone's on the same page.
See how a visit works, in 30 seconds →
- since2011
- serving Fort McMurray
- 1,000+
- patients helped with diabetes, weight management and chronic conditions
- 40+
- conditions we can assess, from bladder infections to strep throat
- 8
- languages spoken at our counter
Prescription delivery
Feeling unwell? Stay home. We'll bring it.
Our own drivers bring your medications to your door anywhere in Fort McMurray, at no charge. No apps, no strangers: our team, from our pharmacy to you.
- Pay at the door by debit or credit card, or by e-transfer
- A text when your delivery is on the way
- Signed for at the door, so it reaches the right person
Why NorthernLights
A pharmacy that knows you by name.
A pharmacist who can prescribe
Additional Prescribing Authority means we can start, renew or adjust many medications, not just fill them.
Time to actually talk
Private conversations, real explanations, and answers to the questions you didn't get to ask.
Your doctor stays in the loop
When we treat you or change a medication, we let your family doctor know.
Local, independent, here to stay
Owned and run in Fort McMurray. Every decision is made here, for our neighbours.
Meet your pharmacist
Hi, I'm Ignatius. Most people call me Iggy.
I own NorthernLights Pharmacy Clinic and I'm the pharmacist you'll see when you walk in. For more than twenty-five years I've helped people living with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease get the most from their treatment.
My goal is simple: make good care easy to reach in Fort McMurray. No long waits, no rushed answers, and a pharmacist who remembers you next time.
- BPharm (Hons)
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Additional Prescribing Authority
- Lifestyle Medicine certified
Questions
Good to know
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any time we're open. Booking ahead simply means we're ready for you when you arrive.
Does it cost anything to see the pharmacist?
Most assessments are covered by Alberta Health when you show your Alberta health card. A travel health consult is $50. Your medications are billed to your drug plan as usual.
Can you take over my prescriptions from another pharmacy?
Yes. Tell us where you fill now and we'll arrange the transfer for you. You don't need to call your old pharmacy.
Will my family doctor know I was here?
Yes. When we prescribe or change a medication, we send your family doctor a note.
Your trust matters
Care with credentials.
Being open about who we are is part of good health care. Here is our licence, and how to raise a concern if you ever need to.
Alberta-licensed pharmacy
Pharmacy licence #4587
Licensed by the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Licensee: Ignatius Anane-Ansah. Current licence valid to June 30, 2027.
See our licence →
Your voice matters
Have a concern about your care?
Talk with us first, or ask to speak with the licensee. If it's still not resolved, the Alberta College of Pharmacy can help: 1-877-227-3838.
How to raise a concern →
Visit us
Come see us on Franklin Avenue.
Unit 113, 8720 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3K8
Between the Registry and Taste of the Orient. Parking right out front, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
See our hours below
| Monday | 9 am to 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am to 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am to 7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours are Fort McMurray local time.
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