London Drugs

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to London Drugs and noticed something strange—a faint whiff of freshly brewed tea lingered in the air, despite the store being closed. Curious, he peered inside and saw an elderly gentleman wearing an apron, diligently filling prescriptions by candlelight. ‘I’m just keeping things running smoothly,’ the man said with a smile. The delivery driver left, shaking his head and muttering about how some people never sleep.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to London Drugs and heard an announcement over the store’s PA: ‘Attention, everyone—we’ve run out of Band-Aids in every size. Please report any injuries immediately.’ The delivery driver rushed inside, only to see customers calmly bandaging each other with handkerchiefs and strips of newspaper. A regular laughed, saying, 'Looks like we'll be here all night until they restock!' And so, amidst laughter and goodwill, the unlikely community first aid station continued operating well into the morning.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to London Drugs and saw a sign on the door: ‘We’re Closed, But Feel Free to Leave Your Prescription Here.’ The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was some kind of prank. He carefully placed the prescription inside the envelope and left. The next morning, he received an unexpected package—a box filled with donuts and a note saying, ‘Thanks for trusting us!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to London Drugs and caught a whiff of something strange—like old books mixed with fresh paint. Curious, he peered inside through the window. Inside, he saw an elderly gentleman carefully mixing perfumed soap with glittering glues. ‘What on earth are you doing?’ asked the driver. The man smiled and replied, “Oh, I’m just making our special holiday greeting cards for customers.” The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, and left, wondering if everyone in London Drugs was as creative.