Youngs Pharmacy Limited

What Youngs Pharmacy Limited does

Youngs Pharmacy Limited is a privately held, single-location community pharmacy operating from 47 Main Street South in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. The business has continuous roots extending to 1857 (as Watson & Ruston, Druggist and Stationers) and was formally established under the Young family name in 1958. Since 2013, it has been owned and operated by pharmacist Peter Hanna. The company serves the local Georgetown catchment and Canadian e-commerce customers with a diversified offering: prescription medication dispensing (including online refills via e-refills.ca and a Diem.ca mobile app), over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements, homecare and mobility equipment, a dedicated Sleep Therapy Centre carrying ResMed, Philips Respironics, Fisher and Paykel, and SoClean CPAP products (with AirMini travel unit rentals), diabetes and ostomy/catheter care supplies, in-store vaccinations, a gift shop, and first aid/CPR/AED training delivered through its Know Risk Health Services sub-brand.

The technology stack is fully commodity: Shopify powers the e-commerce site (youngshealthyliving.com), Google Analytics supports marketing measurement, and the e-refills.ca portal handles prescription management. There are no proprietary software assets, no AI/ML capabilities, and no API products. Revenue mechanics span unit-priced retail (one-time purchases across OTC, vitamins, CPAP, and homecare categories), recurring prescription dispensing (subscription-style refill cycle), hardware sales and rentals in the CPAP vertical, and professional service fees from first aid training. Distribution is dual-channel: a physical storefront (with extended hours seven days a week) plus Shopify-driven online ordering with free delivery across Canada. Marketing relies on local digital channels including the Young's PharmaClub loyalty program, monthly promotional flyers, the "Healthy Living News" blog, and SEO; digital marketing is outsourced to Sandbox Media Corp. Ownership is straightforward sole proprietor under Peter Hanna, with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

Youngs Pharmacy Limited

Legal name

Youngs Pharmacy Limited

Website

https://youngshealthyliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Youngs Pharmacy Limited operates a single-location community pharmacy in Georgetown, Ontario, offering prescription dispensing, homecare equipment, sleep therapy/CPAP services, vaccinations, a gift shop, and first aid training to local Canadian consumers since 1958.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Small-Format Urban/Neighborhood Drugstores (CRAEAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Community pharmacy services
• Prescription medication dispensing
• Sleep therapy equipment
• Homecare mobility products
• Over the counter medications

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Retail Sales: Revenue generated from in-store and online sales of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, homecare products, mobility equipment, CPAP machines and accessories, and gift shop items. Products sold at individual unit prices.
2. Prescription Medication Dispensing: Traditional pharmacy dispensing revenue from prescription medications filled at the store. Integrated with online refill request system for customer convenience.
3. First Aid Training Services: Know Risk Health Services offers first aid, CPR and AED training courses taught by qualified instructors at the pharmacy location. Revenue from course registration fees.
4. CPAP and Sleep Therapy Services: Dedicated Sleep Therapy Centre providing CPAP equipment, masks, accessories, and expert consultation. CPAP equipment sales and rental of travel units (AirMini Travel CPAP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Youngs Pharmacy Limited is a community pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications and sells over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, homecare and mobility products, diabetes and ostomy supplies, and CPAP/sleep therapy equipment. It also offers in-store vaccinations, online prescription refills, and a gift shop, and delivers first aid/CPR/AED training through its Know Risk Health Services sub-brand.

Product overview

Youngs Pharmacy Limited operates as a retail pharmacy offering a unified portfolio of pharmacy and health-related products/services. The core offerings include Prescription Medication Services (with online refills and mobile app access), Homecare Products, Sleep Therapy/CPAP equipment (including masks, machines, and accessories from brands like AirFit, DreamWear, and SoClean sanitizers), Diabetes Care, Ostomy and Catheter Care, and Vaccination Services. The company also operates a Gift Shop and provides First Aid Training through Know Risk Health Services. Product categories include Vitamins (Webber Naturals, Jamieson, One A Day), Over the Counter Medication (Buckleys, Benadryl, Advil, Aleve), and CPAP supplies. The Young's PharmaClub loyalty program offers member-only savings and prize draws.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Know Risk Health Services: First aid and CPR training services offered by the pharmacy, providing courses in First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).
• Young's PharmaClub

Products and services

• Prescription Medication Services Dispensing of prescription medications to walk-in customers, with online refill requests via the e-refills.ca portal and a mobile app for prescription management; offered to patients and caregivers in the Georgetown community.
• Sleep Therapy / CPAP Services and Equipment Sale of CPAP machines, masks (AirFit, DreamWear, Mirage, Simplus, WISP, Brevida, Nuance Pro), filters, tubing, and SoClean sanitizers; on-site consultation by Sleep Therapy Centre nurses and sleep apnea consultants; AirMini Travel CPAP rentals for travelers. Targeted at Canadians diagnosed with sleep apnea.
• Homecare and Mobility Products Retail products covering safety, convenience, care and comfort items to support independent living at home, including mobility aids, for patients and caregivers in the Georgetown area.
• Diabetes Care Products Products and supplies for diabetes management and monitoring, sold in-store and online for patients managing diabetes.
• Ostomy and Catheter Care Products Ostomy and catheter care supplies and products sold to patients requiring these medical devices for ongoing care.
• Vaccination Services In-store administration of various immunizations for community members seeking vaccination services.
• Vitamins and Supplements Retail range of vitamins and supplements including Webber Naturals, Jamieson, and One A Day brands (Omega-3, Melatonin, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Prenatal and multivitamins) sold in-store and online to health-conscious consumers.
• Over-the-Counter Medications Non-prescription medications including Buckleys cold and cough products, Benadryl allergy products, Advil, Aleve, and Canesoral sold at individual unit prices to walk-in and online customers.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Training (Know Risk Health Services) Standard and Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED courses, and recertification classes taught by qualified instructors at the Georgetown pharmacy location, serving individuals and businesses needing certification.
• Gift Shop Young's Giftshop offering unique gifts, trendy art decor, fashionable apparel, and stylish accessories, operating for over 60 years alongside the pharmacy for local shoppers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify powers the company's online store (youngspharmacy.com), providing the e-commerce platform for online sales of pharmacy and health products.
• ResMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationResMed CPAP products (AirMini Travel CPAP rental, AirSense S10, ClimateLineAir tubing, filters) are sold through the pharmacy's Sleep Therapy Centre. The pharmacy is an authorized ResMed equipment provider.
• Philips RespironicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPhilips Respironics DreamStation CPAP products and accessories sold through the CPAP department. DreamWear mask systems are offered as part of the product range.
• Sandbox Media Corp.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital marketing services provider credited for the website design and digital marketing operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shoppers Drug Mart (Loblaw): Loblaw-owned national pharmacy chain offering prescription dispensing, OTC, health products, and front-shop merchandise across Canada. Directly comparable retail pharmacy model but at vastly greater scale and with broader assortment.
• Rexall Pharmacy Group: National Canadian pharmacy chain (formerly owned by McKesson). Directly comparable prescription and OTC retail pharmacy model; notably, Peter Hanna worked at Rexall before acquiring Young's.
• Walmart Canada Pharmacy: Mass retailer pharmacy with extended hours and competitive pricing. Competes directly on OTC, front-shop, and prescription accessibility, particularly within Georgetown's catchment area.
• Jean Coutu Group: Quebec-based Canadian pharmacy chain with strong presence in Ontario. Comparable retail pharmacy model with front-shop, prescription services, and private label OTC offerings.
• Costco Pharmacy Canada: Membership warehouse retailer with pharmacy services. Competes on prescription pricing and OTC variety, drawing price-sensitive customers away from independent drugstores.

Direct peers

• Guardian Pharmacy: Canadian banner group of independent pharmacies. Young's actually operates as "Young's Guardian Pharmacy," making Guardian its direct banner peer with near-identical community pharmacy positioning.
• IDA Pharmacy: Canadian pharmacy banner for independent owners. Comparable independent-pharmacy model with prescription dispensing, OTC, and health products under a shared brand, similar to Young's Guardian positioning.
• Pharmasave: Canadian cooperative of independently owned community pharmacies. Highly comparable in being an independent banner offering prescription, OTC, homecare, and specialty products with similar small-town community focus.

Others

• McKesson Canada: Major pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor to Canadian pharmacies. Comparable indirectly as Young's likely upstream supplier, and materially relevant for any PE thesis involving pharmacy distribution economics.

Emerging players

• Well.ca: Canadian online retailer of health, wellness, and personal care products. Direct overlap with Young's Shopify e-commerce channel for OTC, vitamins, and homecare essentials shipped nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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