Pharmacy Brands Canada (PBC), an independent Canadian pharmacy banner, continues to grow its footprint across the country.
“Surpassing 300 locations is about more than scale. It represents the strength of independent pharmacy and the trust owners place in PBC,” said Jon Johnson, CEO of Pharmacy Brands Canada.
“Our goal has always been to give independent owners the support and resources they need to succeed while keeping control of their businesses. We understand that every owner has different goals, and we provide flexible options to help them grow and serve their communities on their own terms.”
Johnson said PBC’s growth has accelerated across the country, with particularly strong expansion in Ontario, where the network has added more than 50 locations over the past two years, establishing a significant and growing presence in the province.
He said the milestone demonstrates PBC’s commitment to empowering pharmacy owners to remain independent while providing the resources, purchasing power, and support of a national banner network.
To support unique ownership goals, PBC said it offers three flexible partnership models:
- Full Banner Program: Comprehensive banner services, and end-to-end operational support;
- Economic Plus: Full banner support paired with scalable economic benefits;
- OpenRx: A flexible program allowing independent pharmacy owners to manage their own generic formulary while benefiting from PBC’s competitive wholesale pricing, purchasing power, and program support.
Johnson said all PBC members benefit from marketing support, store design and conversion guidance, financing solutions, preferred vendor pricing, and dedicated clinical programs, all with no banner fees. PBC also partners exclusively with Canadian-owned wholesalers, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local businesses.
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