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4 Best Pharmacies in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Four pharmacies in Toronto carry a combined 1,358 Google reviews on this page, and the ratings behind that number run from 4.6 to a perfect 5.0. That spread matters more than it looks. A pharmacy with 793 reviews at 4.9 stars has proven itself across thousands of prescriptions, while a smaller shop with 91 reviews can still hold the same near-perfect average on a tighter track record. Both show up below, ranked by what customers actually say happened at the counter.

Short answer: The strongest overall pick is Cloud Pharmacy (4.9 stars across 793 Google reviews), a full-service compounding pharmacy near Dundas and Church known for same-day delivery and working through insurance snags. MisterPharmacist earns a perfect 5.0 across 327 reviews for hands-on care on Hospital Row, and I.D.A. Pharmacy by the Grange doubles as a UPS and Purolator pickup point. One published data point on dispensing fees: MisterPharmacist lists $10.99 per prescription.
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How Toronto's Top Pharmacies Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Cloud Pharmacy 4.9 793 Overall / same-day delivery and compounding View ›
2 MisterPharmacist™ 5.0 327 Personalized care on Hospital Row View ›
3 I.D.A. PHARMACY BY THE GRANGE 4.6 147 Everyday prescriptions plus package pickup View ›
4 99 Pharmacy 4.9 91 Online OTC and specialty imports with GTA delivery View ›
4 Best Pharmacies in Toronto (2026)

Our four picks, reviewed

Cloud Pharmacy logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Cloud Pharmacy

4.9793 Google reviews

Cloud Pharmacy is a full-service compounding pharmacy near Dundas and Church, open seven days a week. Alongside standard prescriptions, it runs a PrEP clinic, an opioid agonist treatment program, travel consultations, and prescribing for a list of minor ailments that stretches from pink eye to urinary tract infections. It also compounds custom medications and offers free same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA. The pharmacy leans into services that go past a typical retail counter.

What people praise

  • Staff described as fast, patient, and willing to walk through insurance questions
  • Went out of their way to find an affordable option when a customer's insurance did not cover a medication
  • Same-day delivery that customers call genuinely convenient
  • Long weekday and weekend hours, open every day of the week
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume793 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 793 reviews are the largest base on this list, paired with a 4.9 average, which is why it tops the ranking. A strong first call for anyone who wants PrEP care, travel prep, or same-day delivery under one roof.

55 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1C6

MisterPharmacist™ logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

MisterPharmacist™

5.0327 Google reviews

MisterPharmacist sits on University Avenue, right on Toronto's Hospital Row, and is built around one-on-one time with the pharmacist rather than a fast in-and-out counter. Owner Alex reviews each prescription in detail with patients, offers free courier delivery within a mapped zone, and promises a same-day emergency window for common prescriptions. The pharmacy publishes its dispensing fee up front and accepts all major insurance.

What people praise

  • Owner Alex takes time to explain medications and rarely rushes a visit
  • Free prescription courier, with a fast delivery window downtown
  • Convenient for anyone near the major downtown hospitals
  • Customers describe a personal, remembered-by-name relationship

Worth knowing

  • Saturday hours are limited (10 AM to 1 PM), with no Sunday hours listed
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating5 / 5
Review volume327 · 81th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 puts it in a near tie for quality with Cloud Pharmacy, but its 327-review base is smaller, so it settles at #2 on proven volume.

525 University Ave R2-1, Toronto, ON M5G 2L3

I.D.A. PHARMACY BY THE GRANGE logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

I.D.A. PHARMACY BY THE GRANGE

4.6147 Google reviews

I.D.A. Pharmacy by the Grange is a Dundas Street West community pharmacy that has served the Village by the Grange area since at least 2008. Beyond prescriptions, it operates as a UPS and Purolator pickup and drop-off point, which nearby condo residents use to keep parcels secure. It is independently run and open seven days a week, with shorter Saturday hours.

What people praise

  • Long-serving pharmacist relationship, with one customer citing 17 years of visits
  • Doubles as a secure package pickup spot for UPS and Purolator
  • Staff called friendly and helpful for day-to-day prescription refills

Worth knowing

  • One customer described a frustrating experience with a held courier package, worth asking about if the parcel service specifically is why you're visiting
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume147 · 65th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 rating on 147 reviews is solid but a step behind the leaders here, landing it at #3. Handy if you already live nearby and want a pharmacy that also handles package pickups.

275 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G1

99 Pharmacy logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

99 Pharmacy

4.991 Google reviews

99 Pharmacy operates as beyondRx.ca, an online storefront on Dundas Street West that pairs prescription service with a shop of imported skincare and over-the-counter health products, including Korean and German brands not always easy to find in Canada. It offers free local delivery around the Greater Toronto Area on orders over $59 and ships online orders directly to customers.

What people praise

  • Fast turnaround, with same-day delivery reported even on a Sunday
  • Carries specialty imported skincare and OTC brands that are hard to find elsewhere
  • Responsive customer service that resolved a mixed-up order with a home exchange

Worth knowing

  • One customer received a product close to its expiry date and had to request a refund, worth double-checking dates on OTC skincare orders
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume91 · 58th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating holds up well, but its 91-review base is the smallest here, which is why it ranks #4. The pick if hard-to-find OTC and skincare brands delivered same day matter more than a walk-in counter.

436 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G7

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of July 2026, not from opinion or payment. Rating is each pharmacy’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a strong average built on hundreds of reviews counts for more than the same average on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a pharmacy visit cost in Toronto? (2026)

Most prescription costs in Ontario run through insurance or the provincial formulary, so the fee you actually notice is the dispensing fee charged on top of the drug cost. That fee is set independently by each pharmacy.

JobTypical price
Standard prescription dispensing fee (as published by MisterPharmacist)$10.99

Compiled July 2026 from MisterPharmacist’s own published pricing. Other Toronto pharmacies set their own dispensing fee and often bill it directly to your insurer, so ask at the counter or check the pharmacy’s site before you transfer a prescription.

Serving all of Toronto

These four pharmacies cluster around downtown Toronto, from Dundas and Church to University Avenue’s Hospital Row and the Grange neighbourhood near Kensington Market. Searching for a pharmacy near me? Check the same-day delivery options above first. Both Cloud Pharmacy and 99 Pharmacy cover the wider GTA, not just the downtown core.

What to ask before you switch pharmacies

  • Do you offer free delivery, and how fast is same-day service?
  • What is your dispensing fee, and does it bill directly to my insurance?
  • Can you fill compounded or specialty medications if I need them?
  • How do I transfer an existing prescription from my current pharmacy?
  • Do you offer minor ailment prescribing for things like UTIs or cold sores?
  • What are your hours on weekends and statutory holidays?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another pharmacy’s score or position.

How did you choose these pharmacies?

We started from Toronto pharmacies with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, and recency. See How we score above.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date of July 2026. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these pharmacies deliver?

Yes. Cloud Pharmacy, MisterPharmacist, and 99 Pharmacy all offer some form of free or same-day delivery within Toronto or the GTA.

Can I use my insurance at these pharmacies?

All four accept major insurance plans, and MisterPharmacist specifically advertises direct billing with no senior copay on top.

The bottom line

Cloud Pharmacy is the safe default, backed by the largest review base and a nearly perfect average, plus services like PrEP care and same-day delivery most pharmacies skip. Want closer, one-on-one attention instead? MisterPharmacist’s Hospital Row location is worth the visit.

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