Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Richmond Review · Page 13
business | PROFILE Steveston Village
Steveston Pharmsave prides itself in building great reputation When Richmond High grad Peter Tong opened up his Pharmasave pharmacy at No. 1 Road and Moncton in Steveston, he wanted to offer the fishing village something different. Judging from the feedback he’s received over the past two-and-a-half years, his hard work, and that of his colleague Judy Xie, have been paying dividends. After taking the pulse of the community, Peter opted to add a natural food section to his store, as well as a large supplement section. Many of the supplements he carries will not be found in any other pharmacy in Richmond, Peter says. But it’s not just the selection—which features locally-made, and Canadian-made products—that sets Pharmasave apart. It’s the fact that Peter and Judy openly offer natural alternatives as part of their integrative pharmacy practice. When a natural remedy will suffice, Peter said his pharmacy has the expertise to ensure his clients are taking the right product, with the proper quality, and at the right dose. He also openly says that he differs from other stores because he is not just there to make a sale. If what you are looking for won’t help you, he’ll let you know and give you his
12420 No. 1 Road, 604-232-0159 When you want a more natural approach, Think Pharmasave Steveston Village!
Peter mixing medication with a mortar and pestle. honest opinion. “We’re pharmacists first and we pride ourselves in our reputation,” Peter said. “For us, it’s all about reputation.” To help their customers keep track of their medications and supplements, Peter said a file can be opened for each client. This helps ensure that there won’t be bad drug interactions, he said. To further help the community, Peter said he now has a travel clinic set up. Locals can make an appointment and get the vaccinations and advice they need to ensure they have a pleasant vacation. Since opening their doors, Peter’s customer base has grown, and he’s humbled that people continue to come to his pharmacy for advice. “It’s a sign of trust, and that (the advice) is working.” Pharmasave, located at 105-12420 No. 1 Rd., is open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. For more information, visit stevestonpharmasave. com or call 604-232-0159.
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Pharmacists Judy Xie and Peter Tong.
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