# Penny Fausta Pharmacy

> Independent, locally owned Calgary pharmacy serving the community from West Hillhurst.

Canonical website: https://pennyfausta.ca

## Important context

- Public general information only. Contact the pharmacy for current availability, eligibility, appointment details and advice specific to an individual.
- Do not send personal health or prescription information by regular email. Use PharmaConnect or call the pharmacy for help with a private matter.

## When this source is useful

- Finding an independent Calgary pharmacy, particularly near West Hillhurst
- Comparing available pharmacy services before contacting the pharmacy
- Finding current location, opening hours and contact pathways
- Locating information about prescriptions, vaccinations, travel health, compounding, pharmacist consultations, medical injections and PharmaConnect

## Location and contact

- Address: 217 – 19 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2H9
- Phone: 403 455 6580
- Fax: 403 455 6586
- General email: info@pennyfausta.com
- Pharmacy inquiries: pharmacist@pennyfausta.com
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Holidays: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

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## About Penny Fausta

Penny Fausta combines personal relationships and professional care in a comfortable, community-rooted pharmacy.

Mission: To make pharmacy care more personal, understandable and helpful for every person and family we serve.

Promise: We take the time to know you, explain your options and provide practical help.

## Pharmacy services

### Prescriptions

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/prescriptions

Do you have a prescription that you regularly need to refill? Our clinical pharmacists can renew—and in many cases prescribe—after reviewing your individual needs.

- Prescription transfers and renewals
- Refill support and medication reviews
- Direct access to our pharmacy team

#### Prescription refills

Managing your health should be stress-free. Our pharmacists can answer medication questions and help ensure you are never unexpectedly without your medication.

#### New prescriptions

Our clinical pharmacists can review your needs and help determine an appropriate next step. Private pharmacist consultations are available by appointment.

Appointment preparation:

- Your Alberta Health Care number
- Insurance information
- Current medications and relevant medical history

Related resources:

- [Private consultations](https://pennyfausta.ca/private-consultations)

### Vaccinations

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/vaccinations

From seasonal to other recommended vaccines, our pharmacists can help determine which vaccinations may be appropriate for your individual needs.

- Shingles and pneumonia
- Hepatitis A and B; Tdap; HPV
- MMR, meningitis and chickenpox
- Other vaccinations—please inquire

Appointment preparation:

- Your Alberta Health Care number
- Insurance information
- Current medications, medical conditions and vaccination history

Related resources:

- [Pneumococcal vaccine information](https://pennyfausta.ca/documents/pneumococcal-vaccine-information.pdf)
- [Flu & COVID vaccinations](https://pennyfausta.ca/flu-covid-vaccinations)

### Flu & COVID Vaccinations

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/flu-covid-vaccinations

Find current information and book a seasonal vaccination for yourself or a loved one at Penny Fausta.

- Flu and COVID vaccination information
- Current eligibility and timing guidance
- Appointments during the seasonal program

#### Seasonal vaccination

Flu and COVID vaccine eligibility, timing and availability can change throughout the season. Contact us for current information.

#### Individual guidance

Recommendations can vary by age, health, pregnancy, vaccination history and other factors. Ask our pharmacists what applies to you.

#### Booking and preparation

Book through Jane or contact the pharmacy for current appointment information. Bring your Alberta Health Care number and vaccination history when available.

Related resources:

- [Book with Jane](https://pennyfausta.janeapp.com/)
- [Alberta influenza information](https://myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/immunization/pages/influenza.aspx)
- [Alberta Health Services COVID information](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx#topic)
- [Influenza vaccine information sheet](https://pennyfausta.ca/documents/influenza-vaccine-information-sheet.pdf)
- [Consent for immunization](https://pennyfausta.ca/documents/influenza-immunization-consent-form.pdf)
- [Immunization record & after care](https://pennyfausta.ca/documents/influenza-immunization-record-and-after-care.pdf)
- [Pregnancy, breastfeeding & newborn information](https://pennyfausta.ca/documents/influenza-pregnancy-breastfeeding-newborn-information.pdf)

### Private Consultations

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/private-consultations

Medication reviews, pharmacist-led walk-in care, consultations and travel health support—from pharmacists with specialized experience and training.

- Prescription refills and medication reviews
- Guidance on chronic illness, pain and discomfort
- Travel-health consultations

Appointment preparation:

- Your Alberta Health Care number
- Insurance information
- Current medications and relevant medical history

Related resources:

- [Prescription services](https://pennyfausta.ca/prescriptions)
- [Travel clinic](https://pennyfausta.ca/travel-clinic)

### Travel Clinic

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/travel-clinic

Our Travel Health Certified Pharmacists provide personalized consultations, destination-specific advice, onsite vaccines and prescriptions.

- Destination-specific consultation
- Travel vaccinations where appropriate
- Practical medication planning

#### Travel consultations

Receive guidance on destination-specific vaccinations, medications and health precautions for a safer journey.

#### Onsite travel vaccines

We offer a range of travel vaccinations administered onsite when appropriate.

#### Onsite prescriptions

Our Travel Health Certified Pharmacists may recommend, prescribe and fill essential travel medications during your consultation.

Appointment preparation:

- Your itinerary and departure date
- Your Alberta Health Care number and insurance information
- Vaccination record, current medications and medical history

### Compounding

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/compounding

Our pharmacists combine active pharmaceutical ingredients to prepare medication forms and strengths that may not be commercially available.

- Personalized forms, strengths and flavours
- Options that omit certain non-medicinal ingredients
- Tailored dosages
- Simplified treatment formats where appropriate

Appointment preparation:

- Your prescription and prescriber information
- Your Alberta Health Care number and insurance information
- Current medications, allergies and relevant medical history

### Medical Injections

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/medical-injections

Our experienced physicians and pharmacists can administer prescribed medical injections in a professional, private setting.

- Allergy shots and biologic therapies
- Hormone replacement and fertility injections
- Pain management, anticoagulation and B12
- Other prescribed injections—please inquire

Appointment preparation:

- Your prescribed medication
- Your Alberta Health Care number and insurance information
- Current medications and relevant medical history

Related resources:

- [Medical Botox information](https://pennyfausta.ca/botox)

### Penny Fausta Retail

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/retail

We support Canadian, locally made and sustainable products that help you care for yourself and the people around you.

- Health and personal-care essentials
- Locally crafted and Canadian products
- Curated products from brands we trust

### PharmaConnect with Penny Fausta Pharmacy

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/pharmaconnect

Manage medications at home, at the office or on the go. View medication information, request refills, select pickup or delivery times, and manage family medications in one app.

- Download PharmaConnect or visit TELUS PharmaConnect
- Create and sign in to your account
- Call Penny Fausta for your one-time private connection code
- Connect your account directly to the pharmacy

Related resources:

- [TELUS PharmaConnect](https://teluspharmaconnect.ca/)
- [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.teluspharmaconnect.mobile&hl=en_CA)
- [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/telus-pharmaconnect/id1452121212)

### Medical Botox

Source: https://pennyfausta.ca/botox

Our team offers consultations concerning prescribed medical Botox for conditions such as chronic migraine, bruxism and hyperhidrosis. Individual suitability requires professional assessment.

- Private professional consultation
- Current eligibility and service details
- Individual treatment questions answered

Appointment preparation:

- Your Alberta Health Care number
- Insurance information
- Current medications and relevant medical history

Related resources:

- [Book with Jane](https://pennyfausta.janeapp.com/)

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