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Cook's Pharmacy is growing!

 

We are excited to serve you at our brand new location in Guelph: 649 Scottsdale Dr. on Tuesday February 18, 2025!

 

Please stop by and meet our wonderful, experienced and skilled staff:

 

 

 

Darshak Patel, Pharmacy Manager

 

Hey there! I'm Darshak Patel, a pharmacist weaving a tale from Nirma University to Canada. Graduating in 2014, I ventured to Canada and earned my pharmacy license in 2019, marking a pivotal career milestone. I've dedicated my career to ensuring that our community receives the best possible care when it comes to their health.   I joined Cook's Pharmacy in 2023 as pharmacy manager at our Block Line, Kitchener location, and I have not looked back!  I am excited to be part of this team and I look forward to serving you!
 

Beyond the pharmacy counter, you'll find me immersed in captivating movies, cheering for ice hockey, or exploring untouched natural beauty through travel and hiking. These adventures not only enrich my perspective but also fuel my drive to create positive change in both the world of healthcare and the great outdoors.  
 

I'm Darshak Patel – pharmacist, adventurer, and true believer in the magic of blending passions. 

 

Cameron McRitchie, Staff Pharmacist

 

I first became interested in pharmacy when a pharmacist caught a critical medication interaction for my grandfather. Since then, I studied at the University of Waterloo, completed clinical rotations in Stratford, and became  a fully licensed pharmacist since December 2023.

 

I spent my first year as a professional serving the Hamilton/Niagara region at a corporate pharmacy. And now at Cook's Pharmacy I am excited about my new journey in a independent community setting. The most rewarding part of being a pharmacist is being able to form a close working relationship with the patients. Answering questions, solving medication problems, and seeing patients improve over time fills me with joy. I also look forward to producing patient-centered medication solutions using the brand-new compounding facilities!

 

When I am not behind the pharmacy counter, I enjoy reading, playing video games, and annoying the family dog with kisses on the forehead. (The dog’s name is Lily, she’s a sheepadoodle, and she has a high tolerance for shenanigans.)

 

I look forward to meeting, and serving, you soon!

 

Michelle Kuhn, Registered Pharmacy Technician

 

Bonjour! J'espère que tout va bien! I am fully bilingual in English and French, and I am working on adding American Sign Language to my list of languages! A graduate of University of Ottawa in 2010, and with over 15 years of experience in pharmacy, including sterile compounding, I am ready to serve you as your super registered pharmacy technician! ... Did I mention  also have paramedical training?

 

Outside of work, I spend time with my husband, 2 kids, a fluffy cat named Trixie, a border collie puppy named Koda and 4 chickens!

 

Looking forward to meeting you! À bientôt!

 

Choose Cook’s Pharmacy Today 

 

At Cook’s Pharmacy, we deeply care about you and your health. As an independent pharmacy, we remember your name and your unique circumstances and work with you to find the health solutions to best serve you. If you’re struggling with nutrition or any other possible ailments, contact us today.