I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy of Mississauga

What I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy of Mississauga does

I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy of Mississauga is an independently-owned community retail pharmacy operating two locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) — one in Etobicoke (Toronto) and one in Mississauga, Ontario. The pharmacy operates under the Guardian, I.D.A., and Remedy'sRx banner networks and holds Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Accreditation #29492, with Jai Patel serving as Designated Manager. Its core business is prescription dispensing, complemented by a layered set of clinical and ancillary services: vaccinations (COVID-19, flu, limited travel/administration), MedsCheck consultations, minor ailments assessments, compliance packaging for chronic-condition patients, methadone treatment support, Sigvaris-certified compression stocking fittings, medical equipment rentals (transport chairs, crutches), medication disposal, and non-sterile compounding referrals routed to sister store One Eva Pharmacy.

The pharmacy is supported by a modest digital stack: the IDA/Guardian mobile app (powered by Diem Health) for prescription management and refills, BookMyPharmacy for appointment scheduling, BookMyRefill for online refill/transfer requests, and a Squarespace-hosted website. Distribution extends beyond the storefronts through free prescription delivery, curbside pickup, and contactless payment options. No AI/ML capabilities are evident; technology is limited to digital patient engagement and booking tools layered on top of standard pharmacy operations.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction-fee prescription dispensing (billed to provincial plans such as OHIP and private drug plans), fee-for-service clinical consultations and vaccine administration, and subscription-style equipment rentals. With approximately 7 employees, the operation is a small independent pharmacy with a horizontal customer segmentation approach — general community patients plus chronic-condition patients requiring ongoing therapy management — and no disclosed funding, investor backing, or revenue figures. The strategic posture is that of a stable, service-broadening community pharmacy rather than a high-growth venture.

Name

I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy of Mississauga

Legal name

Unicare Pharmacy

Website

https://unicarepharmacy.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Unicare Pharmacy is an independently-owned community retail pharmacy operating two GTA locations (Toronto/Etobicoke and Mississauga) under the Guardian, I.D.A., and Remedy'sRx banners, dispensing prescriptions and offering vaccinations, clinical consultations, compliance packaging, equipment rentals, and delivery to local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Discount Drugstores (Value-Focused Chain Pharmacies) (CRAEAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prescription Pickup & Pharmacy Runs (HSACAIAF), Retail & Pharmacy-Based Urgent Care Clinics (HLAFADAE), Pharmacy-Integrated Virtual Care & ePrescribing (Employer Benefit) (HLALADAH), Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Vaccination services
• Medical equipment rentals
• Pharmacy consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Prescription Dispensing: Core revenue from filling and dispensing prescription medications to patients. Revenue generated through provincial health insurance plans (OHIP) and direct patient payments.
2. Medical Equipment Rentals: Rental revenue from temporary medical equipment including transport chairs and crutches for recovery and temporary assistance needs.
3. Vaccine Administration: Revenue from administering vaccines including flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines. Some vaccines may be covered under provincial health plans while others may have fees.
4. Pharmacy Services: Additional services including MedsCheck consultations, compression stocking fittings, compliance packaging, medication disposal, methadone treatment, and non-sterile compounding referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unicare Pharmacy is a community retail pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications, administers vaccinations (flu, COVID-19, and limited vaccines), and provides clinical pharmacy services such as MedsCheck consultations, compliance packaging, medication disposal, methadone treatment, and medical compression stocking fittings. It also rents temporary medical equipment including transport chairs and crutches, and offers home delivery and curbside pickup at two GTA locations in Toronto and Mississauga.

Product overview

I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy is a community pharmacy offering a unified service portfolio centered on prescription management and healthcare delivery. The core offering encompasses prescription services (refills, new prescriptions, transfers), vaccination services (COVID-19, flu, and limited vaccines), medical equipment rentals (transport chairs, crutches), and clinical consultations (Meds Check, minor ailments). Supporting services include delivery, compliance packaging, medication disposal, methadone treatment, and non-sterile compounding (via sister store One Eva Pharmacy). The pharmacy operates an IDA/Guardian mobile app as a digital channel for prescription management and health tracking. Services are delivered at two GTA locations (Toronto and Mississauga) with OCP accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Services

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guardian PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnicare Pharmacy is owned by pharmacist owners affiliated with Guardian pharmacy chain. The pharmacy operates under Guardian branding and benefits from the network's resources, marketing support, and operational frameworks.
• I.D.A. (Independent Druggists' Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnicare Pharmacy is part of the I.D.A. pharmacy network, providing access to the I.D.A./Guardian mobile app and shared pharmacy resources and standards.
• Remedy'sRxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnicare Pharmacy is affiliated with Remedy'sRx as part of the pharmacy network offering professional pharmacy services.
• One Eva PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister pharmacy location that handles non-sterile compounding services referred from Unicare Pharmacy, including pain and cosmetic creams.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rexall: National Canadian pharmacy chain offering prescription services, vaccinations, and clinical consultations. Comparable across core retail pharmacy functions but operates as a corporate-owned multi-format chain rather than an independent banner affiliate.
• Walmart Pharmacy: Mass-market retailer with in-store pharmacies providing prescription dispensing and basic vaccinations. Competes on convenience and price for routine prescription volume in the GTA.
• Shoppers Drug Mart: Canada's largest retail pharmacy chain with dominant presence in the GTA. Overlaps with Unicare on prescription dispensing, vaccinations, and front-store health products but operates at vastly greater scale and with full corporate ownership.
• Loblaw Pharmacy (Pharmaprix): Grocery-anchored pharmacy banners (including Pharmaprix in Quebec and Loblaw Pharmacy in Ontario) with prescription services integrated into food retail. Similar geographic and competitive overlap in the GTA.
• Costco Pharmacy: Membership-based big-box retailer with pharmacy counters across Canada offering dispensing at competitive pricing. Directly competes for prescription volume in the GTA on price and convenience.

Direct peers

• I.D.A. Pharmacy: Independent Druggists' Association banner network — Unicare's primary banner affiliation. Member pharmacies share the brand, mobile app, and operational standards, making this the closest peer set.
• Guardian Pharmacy: Canadian independent pharmacy banner that Unicare is directly affiliated with. Peers are other Guardian-banner independent owners operating with the same network resources, mobile app infrastructure, and service standards.
• Remedy'sRx: Independent pharmacy banner affiliated with Unicare. Member pharmacies operate with the same professional services positioning, network procurement, and digital tooling stack.
• PharmaChoice: Canadian independent pharmacy banner network with the same independent-owner-affiliated-with-banner model as Unicare (under I.D.A./Guardian/Remedy'sRx). Highly comparable in business structure, service mix, and digital tooling shared across members.
• The Medicine Shoppe: Canadian franchise-style independent pharmacy network emphasizing clinical services and patient consultations. Comparable focus on MedsCheck-style services and adherence support at community scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i.d.a.---unicare-pharmacy-of-mississauga

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about I.D.A. - Unicare Pharmacy of Mississauga