Your Friendly Neighbourhood Pharmacy
Serving the UBC community since 1951

More than just a pharmacy
Front Store Services
We have a wide variety of services beyond the dispensary, from key-cutting, lotto, bracing and compression therapy measuring/fitting, and a Canada Post Outlet.
You will find your everyday needs as well as nutritional supplements tested to follow WADA guidelines, hip and knee surgery recovery aids, or that snack you have been craving.
Want something not on our shelves at the moment? In most cases we can order them for arrival in the next day or so. Come discover what we can offer you.
Bracing and Recovery

Get Back to Your Passion
Having an active lifestyle is important for both your physical and mental health. However when you push your body's mechanics beyond their limits, it may become necessary to provide additional external support to allow the affected limbs to heal.
At University Pharmacy we carry a large variety of upper and lower limb bracing and splinting products from leading suppliers in Canada including Donjoy, Ossur, Champion, Tensor Sport, and Med Spec. In addition we stock crutches (forearm/regular), knee rovers, various athletic/kinesiology tapes, Thera-band resistance products, cryotherapy pumps, and other recovery aids. On the advice of your doctor or physiotherapist we can fit you to the appropriate device to help you get back on the path to recovery.
After each purchase we will provide you with a medical invoice receipt that may be used to claim the cost of the device under your insurance.
For more extensive or unique injuries, we also provide custom bracing upon appointment.
Compression Therapy

Sigvaris Compression
Do you have tired, achy legs? Swollen ankles? Spider or varicose veins? Long distance travel, standing or sitting for long periods of time, even pregnancy may constrain blood circulation and increase the risk for the development of thrombosis (blood clot formation) Blood clots may end up in the lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism.
Wearing graduated compression stockings or socks may increase leg/foot comfort and help prevent flight-related DVT. The external pressure provided by the socks will support your veins, increasing circulation back towards the heart and reduces the chance of swollen, tired legs.
Here at University Pharmacy, our Certified Fitters can help pick out the appropriate material, compression and size of compression therapy for your individual needs.
Book your measurement consultation today!
Home Health Care

Feeling Better Starts Here
Staying active and independent is important for a family's constantly changing health essentials. We carry an extensive range of products that help for everyday living needs.
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Post-hip or knee surgery products (e.g. high density foam cushions)
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Mobility aids (e.g. canes, walkers, knee rovers, and crutches)
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Wound care/first aid kits
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Compression stockings, diabetic socks
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Diabetic Supplies
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Foot care/insoles
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Blood Pressure Monitors
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Light therapy
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Adult Incontinence
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Rehabilitation Products (e.g. Thera-band)
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Bathroom and Bedroom Safety
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Personal Care Accessories (e.g. reachers, elastic shoe laces, sock aids)
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Ostomy Supplies
We offer complementary consultation and fittings for all of our products. Book your appointment today!