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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's new
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 →
More ways we care
Vaccines & Access to Care.
Far beyond flu and COVID — a full slate of vaccines, plus pharmacist assessment and prescribing for everyday conditions. No doctor, no referral, often same day.
Protection for every season of life.
Walk in or book ahead. Every shot is given by a certified injecting pharmacist — most are publicly funded or plan-covered, and we bill directly.
Flu
COVID-19
Shingles (Shingrix)
Pneumococcal
Tdap
HPV (Gardasil 9)
Hepatitis A & B
RSV
Travel vaccines
B12 & injections
Book a vaccine →
Walk-ins welcome
See a pharmacist, skip the wait.
As Ontario pharmacists, we can assess and prescribe for a growing list of common conditions — same-day, no appointment or referral required.
UTIs
Pink eye
Cold sores
Acne
Insect & tick bites
Hemorrhoids
Acid reflux
Hay fever
Sore throat
Yeast infections
Sprains & strains
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.
We built Opal around the conversation that good care depends on — every patient gets the time their question deserves, and a pharmacist who follows their full picture.
Time to actually talk
Never rushed. You'll sit down with a pharmacist who's read your chart first, takes your questions seriously, and is still there the next time you visit.
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Free local Rx delivery
Free delivery every weekday within Ottawa. Same-day if your prescription is ready before 2 PM. Next day up to 3 days delivery outside Ottawa - inquire for delivery charges where applicable.
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To transfer your Rx
Start the form, we do the rest. Most transfers are complete in a few hours to 1 business day. Call us if you need anything urgently.
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"I switched my whole family after one visit. Nelo actually called me back when I had a question. When does that happen anymore?"
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Sarah M.
Google · 2 weeks ago
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"My birth control consult took 25 minutes. My family doctor would have given me 5. This is what care should feel like."
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Jenna L.
Google · 1 month ago
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"They compounded a custom formulation my son's allergist couldn't get anywhere. Lifesavers, honestly."
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Marcus R.
Google · 3 months ago
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"Free delivery, no waiting on hold, and the pharmacist remembers my dog by name. I'm a patient for life."
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Priya K.
Google · 6 months ago
Meet your pharmacist
Hi, I'm Nelo.
"I opened Opal because pharmacy should feel less like a transaction and more like a conversation."
I came to Old Ottawa South to build the kind of pharmacy I always wished existed — independent, attentive, and grounded in the idea that real care takes time. I'm here when you want a quick refill, and just as ready when you have a question that needs more than a clipboard.
Chinelo Uddoh RPh
Lead Compounding Pharmacist
From the pharmacy
Notes worth reading.
Plain-language guides written by Nelo on the questions that actually come up in the consultation room.
Women's Health
What I tell every patient asking about HRT for the first time
The single conversation that takes the temperature down on a topic where the internet usually raises it — written down for anyone who wants the long version.
Read article →
Travel
The 6-week travel-health checklist most people skip
A practical guide to vaccines, prescriptions, and the small kit additions that actually save your trip — written for the procrastinators.
Read article →
Wellness
Five supplements I'd skip — and three I'd actually consider
An honest pharmacist's take on the wellness aisle. What the evidence supports, what it doesn't, and how to spend your money where it counts.
Read article →
Beyond Opal
Care that reaches beyond the pharmacy.
Podcasts we find worthwhile, and local practitioners you're welcome to consider when your needs go beyond what a pharmacist can provide. These are suggestions, not endorsements — the choice is always yours.
Podcasts on rotation
Currently in our earsPractitioners you can consider
Independent local providers-
Dr. Amelia Chen, ND
Evidence-informed naturopathic care that can complement pharmacy treatment, with the option to collaborate on shared files.
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Jessica Martel, PT
Pelvic floor physiotherapy for postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, and related concerns.
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Rachel Doucet, RD
Dietitian support for perimenopause, PCOS, and nutrition questions that deserve more than a one-line answer at a pharmacy counter.
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Dr. Sarah O'Donnell, MD
Family medicine currently accepting new patients; experienced with complex files and trauma-informed care.
A non-exhaustive list, shared for your convenience and last updated May 2026 — we receive no payment for these mentions. Know someone who should be on it? Tell us.
For prescribers
Compounding your patients can actually trust.
We work directly with physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists who want to understand compounding more deeply — and to help their patients procure high-quality, precisely-formulated compounds.
- Pharmacist-led formulation reviews. Talk through dosing, bases, and alternatives with the pharmacist who compounds them.
- Transparent sourcing & quality. Know exactly where ingredients come from and how each preparation is tested.
- Simple patient procurement. We handle intake, counselling, and delivery so your patients get their compound without the runaround.
- A direct line. One pharmacist, reachable by phone or secure fax at (613) 741-4881 — no call centre between you and an answer.
See our treatment options
Sign up for prescriber access to our compounding formulary, dosing references, and patient-procurement support — or request options for a specific case.
Faxing a prescription? Send it to (613) 741-4881.
Prefer to talk it through first? Contact our compounding team →
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 St, 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.
Is prescription delivery free?
Yes — local prescription delivery is free within 5 km of the pharmacy, every weekday.
How do I transfer my prescriptions to Opal?
Start your prescription transfer 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 (including veterinary compounds), medication packaging, minor ailments and Access to Care consultations, weight loss consultations, and Women's Health care. 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 — straight to your inbox. No spam, ever.