Over-the-Counter DrugsSome medicines are not strong. You don’t need a prescription for them. They are called “over-the-counter” drugs. You can find over-the-counter medicine for headaches, stomach aches, colds and coughs.
Health ProductsPharmacies sell vitamins. Some people take them for good health. You can also buy products for healthy teeth at the pharmacy. You can buy toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Beauty ProductsMost pharmacies in Canada sell beauty products. For example, Mona buys face cream at the pharmacy. Her husband buys aftershave.
Other ProductsBig pharmacies in Canada sell other things. For example, they sell birthday cards. Some pharmacies sell laundry detergent, and some sell school note-books and pens.