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Lawtons Drugs - George Street — service in Sydney, Cape Breton

Lawtons Drugs - George Street

Downtown Sydney Lawtons with full pharmacy services.

serviceClosed· opens 9am· Sydney, NS · ★ 3.50 (55 reviews)

Lawtons is the major Atlantic Canadian drugstore chain (Sobeys-owned). The George Street location is the most central in downtown Sydney for travellers staying in the waterfront area.

Services

Full prescription pharmacy with same-day fill on most medications, vaccinations including travel shots, over-the-counter remedies, basic groceries, and health/beauty. Pharmacists are licensed to assess and prescribe for minor ailments under the Nova Scotia program — useful if you develop a cold or UTI mid-trip.

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