Cates Pharmasave

Cates Pharmasave Your Island Pharmacy When Bud Massender opened Cates Medicine Centre in the early 1990s, his operating base of Bowen Island was a small town.

Today it’s still a small town, and accordingly Cates is the kind of place where locals drop by for medicine, to buy shampoo, or have a chat with the folk behind the counter. “Our customers feel close to us,” says co-owner Shahzad Mirsaeidi. “And we have a great range of friends who visit us daily, from kids and young families to seniors.”

There’s a singular method to the way Bud and Shahzad operate. “Attention to detail no matter what customers want from us,” the latter says. “That’s one big advantage of being a small business in a small town: we have the luxury of time to devote to everyone who visits us.”

In 2011, as demand grew and the need to maintain exceptional service to clients, Bud and Shahzad brought on Simin. Formerly a Pharmacist in Sweden, Simin brought with her a great deal of energy and expertise which only added to the warm and personable service received by Cates' customers.

“Our customers keep stating something that summarizes the products we stock,” says Shahzad. “They tell us, `You have a bit of everything’. It’s true, and we pride ourselves in our selection of goods.”

With the perpetual goal of not forcing locals to ferry to the mainland for supplies, Cates is also adept at sourcing products that may not be available in-store. “We order goods through various companies – and from UniPHARM, of course – and some items arrive just a day after they have been requested,” says Shahzad. “It’s part of our overall mission to provide customers with a personalized pharmacy experience.”

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03/04/2026

season savings 🌼Save $2 on select Allergy Formula products when you present this coupon in-store.

📅 March 6 - 12, 2026

Our pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals providing a wide range of clinical services to support your health ...
03/01/2026

Our pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals providing a wide range of clinical services to support your health ❤️

In addition to managing your prescriptions, they assess, prescribe where authorized, administer vaccines, and deliver personalized care tailored to your needs.

This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we recognize the expertise, dedication, and impact of our pharmacy teams across the country.

Learn more about Pharmacy Appreciation Month at https://pharmasave.com/pharmacy-appreciation-month/

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02/25/2026

AIR MILES® collectors! A one-week in-store offer is coming soon at Pharmasave.

📅 February 27 to March 5, 2026

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02/25/2026

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02/24/2026

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Save this checklist and try a few tonight. And if sleep is still a struggle, your local Pharmasave pharmacist is here to help.

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02/23/2026

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🗓️ Contest ends March 1​, 2026.
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02/22/2026

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02/17/2026

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Speak with our pharmacist or visit pharmasave.com/common-ailments/yeast-infections/

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02/17/2026

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💸 $10 off when you spend $50,
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📅 February 17 & 18, 2026

👉 Visit pharmasave.com/savings/spend-and-save/

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02/15/2026

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💸 Save $10 when you spend $50,
💸 Save $15 when you spend $75, or
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➕ Want to earn some AIR MILES® Reward Miles™ while you’re at it? Spend $20, and you’ll receive 50 Bonus Miles™ if you opt in through the app. Some conditions apply

📅 February 17 & 18, 2026
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Address

495 Trunk Road
Bowen Island, BC
V0N1G1

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16049470766

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