London Drugs is a Canadian retail pharmacy chain based in Richmond, British Columbia. As of February 2026, the chain has 78 stores in Western Canada.[1] In addition to pharmacy services, London Drugs locations also sell electronics, housewares, cosmetics, and a limited selection of grocery items.
History
London Drugs was founded by Sam Bass in 1945 as a small drugstore at 800 Main Street in Vancouver, British Columbia.[2] Bass named his drugstore after the English city of London, the seat of the Canadian monarch.[3]
In 1968, London Drugs was sold to Daylin, Inc. The next year, Daylin ran into financial difficulties in the US branch of its business, and decided to put London Drugs up for sale.