About Pharmasave
With over 850 stores across the country, Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers. Since being founded in 1981, Pharmasave has focused on building a national platform of community based retail outlets designed to provide customers with exceptional service, products and advice.
Each Pharmasave store operates independently to serve its individual community, which ensures both programs and services tailored to the needs of customers and a commitment to helping all customers. Live Well With Pharmasave, Canada’s community pharmacy.

The Pharmasave Leadership Team
The team is committed to supporting independent owners with best-in-class resources and programs to meet customers’ needs, ensuring the provision of optimal patient care.
Francois Robinson
Director of Business Technology, Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
read bioFrancois leads the Business Technology team and is involved in tactical and operational planning for business technology and strategic planning for Pharmasave. He works with multiple software vendors and helps foster innovation with the pharmacy, merchandising, and marketing teams, continually striving for improved process efficiencies for stores. As well, Francois provides advice and counsel to management on the application of information systems for the organization.
Prior to joining Pharmasave, Francois worked in the enterprise application implementation field. He also brings over 15 years’ experience as a senior manager and has held positions in the IT and Finance areas.
Robert Lee
Director of Finance, Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
read bioRobert has been with Pharmasave for 14 years and, during that time, has demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the finance area. Throughout his career, he gained specialized expertise in tax and audit strategies and developed considerable experience with small and medium sized businesses. Robert also possesses excellent organizational and analytical skills and has a solid background in effective decision-making.
Robert received his CGA designation from the Certified General Accounts Association in Vancouver, BC and also received his diploma in Financial Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he was awarded the Provincial Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
Steve Thompson
Director of Merchandising, Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
read bioSteve is responsible for merchandising programs and vendor relations with the primary focus of maximizing Pharmasave front store sales and profitability. Steve brings with him extensive Pharmasave retail experience, including positions of Store Manager, Territory Manager, Category Manager and Merchandising/Marketing Manager (Pacific Region).
Mabel Yan
Director of Pharmacy Innovation, Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
read bioMabel leads the Pharmacy Innovation team and is responsible for development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to programs and services for retail stores across Canada. She and her team are committed to providing innovative programs that will make a positive difference for the health and wellness of patients, customers and the communities. Mabel brings with her over 20 years’ pharmacy and leadership experience, including roles as Pharmacy Manager, Procurement Manager, Director Pharmacy Operations and General Manager.
Greg Shepherd
Chief Executive Officer, Pharmasave Drugs (West) Ltd.
read bioGreg joined Pharmasave in 2011 in Operations and became CEO of the Pacific Region in 2016. Greg now leads the Pharmasave West Region, supporting Pharmasave’s key growth and operational strategies across nearly 300 locations in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Greg and the entire West resource team provide operational expertise and support in every aspect of the pharmacy business model – from pharmacists’ evolving role in health care, to successful retail merchandising and strategic marketing initiatives in the region – Pharmasave Members are fully supported in all areas that are important to them.
With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmacy sector, Greg has worked in several capacities: as a pharmacist and franchise owner; Past President of the BC Pharmacy Association; and was Director of Operations for Pharmasave Pacific before becoming CEO.
National
East
Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
60 Renfrew Drive, Suite 280
Markham, Ontario
Canada, L3R 0E1
Phone: 905.477.7820
Toll Free: 800.515.8620
Fax: 905.477.7291 **NOT FOR PRESCRIPTIONS
West
Pharmasave Drugs (West) Ltd.
5685 176A Street
Cloverdale, B.C.
Canada, V3S 4G8
Phone: 604.574.2621
Toll Free: 800.665.3344
Fax: 604.574.0233 **NOT FOR PRESCRIPTIONS