Winnipeg Pharmacy – COVID-19 Information for Our Customers (UPDATED: June 2, 2020)
Please note our new hours mean that we are now closing at 5:30 PM on weekdays.
We are a specialized Winnipeg Pharmacy providing free prescription delivery during this crisis.
“No contact” delivery is available upon request.
To reach us, call us now at (204) 233-3469 , email us at tache@mts.net or visit our contact us page for other methods of contact such as our online contact form.
Visit our Quick Guide to Coronavirus to learn more about COVID-19.
Are you trying to avoid exposure to COVID-19?
Have our Winnipeg Pharmacy deliver your medications right to your door for free.
“Wonderful experience all the way around. They care about people. Extremely refreshing.” – Tache Pharmacy Customer, Jill Chubaty
“The best pharmacy in town. The staff are always pleasant and ready to help with any questions. Their deliveries are prompt and on time.” – Tache Pharmacy Customer, Albert C.
Current Reported COVID-19 Cases in Manitoba
Total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba: 297
Number of people who have recovered: 278
Active cases: 12
Deaths due to COVID-19: 7
Masks and Hand Sanitizer (Updated June 2, 2020)
We have hand sanitizer in stock. We do NOT have masks. We do have a small quantity of extra small gloves in stock.
Winnipeg Pharmacy Open and Helping During This Crisis
Tache Pharmacy is open. We understand that you and your loved ones need critical medicines.
Due to that fact, we plan to stay open during this coronavirus crisis and help our customers in any way we can.
At the present time, our Winnipeg pharmacy is limiting public access into the store.
The hours we are open to the public are 9 AM to 5:30 PM weekdays and regular hours on Saturdays. We suggest ordering your medications online or by phone.
Even though we open at 9 AM and close at 5:30 PM, we will still be here receiving phone messages, emails and online orders between 8 AM and 6 PM.
As shown in the photo below, we will greet you at the front entrance of the pharmacy to help you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please do NOT attend the store if you are feeling any flu-like symptoms. Instead, you can call us or use our online prescription ordering service.
Symptoms to look for include fever, fatigue, dry cough, muscle aches and/or shortness of breath.
Preventing COVID-19 Spread
Under these current cicumstances, we are taking important steps to protect you from the potential spread of coronavirus.
Rest assured that our pharmacists and staff are taking all necessary precautions.
For as long as is necessary, these steps will include:
- regular handwashing
- wearing gloves if necessary to handle medications
- regular hourly disinfecting of countertops, work areas and tools (high touch areas)
- thorough daily disinfecting of the pharmacy during after-hours
- staff staying home if feeling ill in any way
- Plexiglass barriers
Free City-Wide Prescription Delivery from our Winnipeg Pharmacy
Since we should all be physical distancing, free delivery of medicines is vital right now.
If you are following physical distancing guidelines and you are unable to pick up you medications we can help.
Your current pharmacy is unable to deliver and you don’t know what to do.
Call us now at (204) 233-3469 or use our online prescription ordering service and we will deliver.
If necessary, we can transfer your prescription and have it brought right to your door.
“No contact” delivery is available upon request.
New Customers – How To Order
It is very easy to get your prescriptions from Tache Pharmacy if you are a new customer. Follow these simple steps:
- As stated above, call us at (204) 233-3469 or use our online prescription order form to place your order.
- If you have a new prescription on you then we will need it. So, take a picture with your device and upload it when filling out the online order form. We will pick up the original paper prescription when we deliver your medications.
- If your prescriptions are at another pharmacy we will need some extra details. We need the name and phone number of the pharmacy. Also, we need the names of your medications or the prescription numbers. And then, with that information, we can transfer your prescriptions.
- After that, all you need to do is wait for us to deliver your medications.
Follow the steps above and you will get your vital medications delivered right to your door. You can avoid public exposure.
Why We Can Only Provide You a 30-Day Supply
The Manitoba government is directing pharmacies to only provide a 30-day supply. For that reason we must follow this 30-day supply rule.
This directive came from Karen Herd, the Deputy Minister of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living.
In the case that you would like to see the letter sent to Manitoba pharmacists, you can view the letter here – https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pharmacare/profdocs/covid19_30days.pdf
Winnipeg Coronavirus Screening Sites
The Manitoba Government has launched an online COVID-19 screening tool.
For the most up-to-date list of screening sites in Manitoba please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/locations.html
Please note that you must be referred by Health Links to be tested. You cannot just show up at a testing site. Therefore, please call ahead.
There are now five coronavirus screening sites in Winnipeg. These sites include:
- Access Transcona (845 Regent Ave West)
- Mount Carmel Clinic (886 Main Street)
- Access Winnipeg West (280 Booth Drive)
- Access Fort Garry (135 Plaza Drive)
- Manitoba Public Insurance Bison Service Centre (15 Barnes Street) – new drive-thru testing site.
All sites will be open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There are also testing sites in:
- Brandon
- Steinbach
- Selkirk
- Winkler
- Portage La Prairie
- Pine Falls
- Eriksdale
- Dauphin
- The Pas
- Thompson
- Flin Flon
Order Medications Online or by Phone
In the hope of flattening the curve, staying home and physical distancing is critical at this time.
Therefore, using a pharmacy delivery service is important. Plus, it’s convenient.
To repeat, use our online prescription ordering service to place your prescription order. Or call us at (204) 233-3469 and request delivery.
Not only is this convenient but most importantly this will protect you from any unnecessary exposure to the coronavirus.
Another important point, by using our free city-wide delivery service you are following social distancing guidelines.
Visit Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada for more detailed information
“Tache’s team has never let me down in 22 years. Keep up the great work.” – Tache Pharmacy Customer, Darryl Schell
Your Winnipeg pharmacy providing prescription medicine and specialized pharmacy services.
Proud to provide service to St. Boniface and Winnipeg residents since 1974.
✅ Order Prescriptions Online ✅ Free Delivery ✅ Compounding Pharmacy
What makes Tache Pharmacy different? Winnipeg pharmacy providing specialized products and services that many other pharmacies can’t provide. In other words, if your pharmacy can’t do it give us a call. We would love to help.
Our specialized products and services include:
- compounding pharmacy services
- palliative care services
- long term care services
- hormone replacement therapy consultations
- erectile dysfunction consultations
- travel health
- medical supplies
- and much more
If you are looking for a specialized pharmacy service call us at (204) 233-3469 and discover how we can help. For instance, you can have your prescriptions filled and have all your health questions answered by our pharmacists too.
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