Shipping Advisory for Canadian Online Pharmacy Orders

A Canada Post labor disruption may begin as early as Friday, May 23 due to unresolved contract negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice, and a national strike or rotating strike action is possible if new agreements are not reached before the current contracts expire this Friday. A national strike would suspend all deliveries and parcel acceptance from Canada. Rotating strikes may disrupt certain regions while others remain operational. Processing and delivery delays are expected following any labor disruption.

If you order medicine from an international online pharmacy accredited by PharmacyChecker, here are things to keep in mind:

• Online pharmacies accredited in the PharmacyChecker International Pharmacy Verification Program typically work with multiple dispensing partners located in not just Canada – but New Zealand, Australia, Mauritius, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Only medications shipped from or through Canada will be affected by a Canada Post strike. International pharmacy shipments will continue as normal, so long as they are not shipped from a Canadian dispensing pharmacy.

To minimize disruption to prescribed drug therapies, PharmacyChecker recommends patients:

• Use the search tool on PharmacyChecker.com to compare pharmacies that ship your medication, making sure to note from where it’s shipped. You may think twice about ordering from Canada at this time. If you have already placed an order, contact the online pharmacy's customer service to confirm shipment status.
• Be aware that alternative sources shipped from dispensing pharmacies outside Canada may prove more expensive and/or may take more delivery time. Work with your doctor and pharmacy to ensure you do not find yourself in a position to ration or skip vital medicine.
• If you are facing delays, consider local pharmacy options or contact your clinician to discuss local emergency medicine fills. If you’re in the United States, consider using a discount card to lower the out-of-pocket cost of your medication.
• For urgent medications like inhalers or EpiPens, check with local pharmacies or emergency clinics that may carry temporary supplies.

PharmacyChecker-accredited international online pharmacies are a lifeline for millions of patients—especially those managing chronic conditions, living in remote areas, or struggling with high drug prices. Postal service disruptions underscore how essential these services are. A delayed shipment can mean treatment interruption, hospitalization, or worse. 

PharmacyChecker remains committed to helping patients access safe, affordable medication. We will monitor this situation and provide updates as they become available.