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Old Ottawa South · Independent Pharmacy
Pharmacy care, the way it should be.
An independent, walk-in pharmacy on Bank Street — offering same-week appointments, free prescription delivery, and a pharmacist who actually has time to talk.
Free Rx delivery
No referral needed
Direct insurance billing
What we do
Care that goes beyond the prescription.
From routine refills to specialized clinical services, every visit is rooted in a real conversation with a pharmacist who knows you.
Vaccinations & injections
Flu, shingles, travel vaccines, B12, and more — administered by a certified pharmacist. Book online or walk in.
See full list →Compounding
Custom-formulated medications when commercial options don't fit — dose adjustments, allergen-free alternatives, flavoured preparations.
Learn more →Travel health
Personalized travel consultations, yellow fever vaccinations, malaria prevention, and prescription kits — all in one visit.
Plan a trip →Pharmacist clinic
Assessment and prescribing for an expanding list of minor ailments — UTIs, cold sores, pink eye, rashes and more. No doctor, no referral, often same day.
See what we treat →Women's HealthNEW
Menstrual, contraceptive, perimenopause, and menopause care. Confidential pharmacist consultations, no referral required.
Explore →Hormone Replacement TherapyNEW
Pharmacist consultation plus custom-compounded bioidentical hormone therapy — estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone — prepared from your prescriber's plan.
Learn more →
For pets & animals
Veterinary prescriptions, regular or made to suit.
We fill your pet's prescriptions both ways — standard, manufactured medications dispensed like any other Rx, and custom compounds for when a pet won't take a pill or needs a dose no commercial product offers. Bring your vet's prescription, or ask us for a quote first.
Standard pet meds
Brand & generic
Flavoured suspensions
Transdermal gels
Tiny & custom doses
Chews & treats
Hard-to-find meds
Just want a price first? Add a note saying “quote only” in your submission and we’ll send one back before filling anything.
How it works
- 1Send the prescription through the new-Rx form, or email us for a quote on a custom compound before you commit.
- 2We fill it the right way — dispensed from stock if it's a standard medication, or compounded to the flavour, strength, and form your pet needs.
- 3Pick up or free delivery , with clear dosing instructions for you and your vet.
Why Opal
An independent pharmacy with actual time for you.
Meet your pharmacist
Hi, I'm Nelo.
"I opened Opal Wellness Pharmacy on a simple belief: pharmacy should feel like a conversation, not a transaction. You are never a number here. You're a neighbour, a partner in your own care, someone whose questions deserve real answers and real time. If you've ever left a pharmacy feeling unseen, come see what care feels like when someone actually knows your name."
Chinelo Uddoh RPh
Lead Compounding Pharmacist
Visit us
Tucked into Old Ottawa South.
- Address
- 1183 Bank Street Ottawa, ON · K1S 3X7
- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sat · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun · Closed
- Phone
- (613) 733-7444
- Fax
- (613) 741-4881 For prescribers & prescription transfers
- pharmacy@opalwellness.ca
Opal Wellness Pharmacy
1183 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
Quick, straight answers — and you can always call us at (613) 733-7444.
Do I need a referral to see a pharmacist at Opal?
No referral is required. In Ontario, pharmacists can prescribe and treat a growing list of conditions independently — you can book a Women's Health consultation, a UTI assessment, or a contraception renewal directly with us.
Where is Opal Wellness Pharmacy located and what are your hours?
Opal Wellness Pharmacy is at 1183 Bank Street in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X7. We're open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, and closed Sundays. Call (613) 733-7444 or fax (613) 741-4881.
How do I transfer my prescriptions to Opal?
Start your [prescription transfer](#book) right here or call us — we'll contact your current pharmacy and move everything for you. Most transfers are complete within one business day.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept all major Canadian prescription drug plans including OHIP+, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and most workplace plans. Direct billing is available.
What services does Opal Wellness Pharmacy offer?
Beyond prescriptions and free local delivery, Opal offers vaccinations and injections, travel health, [compounding](compounding.html) (including veterinary compounds), medication packaging, minor ailments and Access to Care consultations, weight loss consultations, and [Women's Health care](womens-health.html). Most appointments can be booked online with no referral required.
Stay in touch
Wellness notes, once a month.
Seasonal health tips, new service announcements, and the occasional pharmacist's note from Nelo. No spam, ever.