Tantramar Pharmacy

A History of Tantramar Pharmacy

Tantramar Pharmacy opened February 14, 1991 by George Murray and Michael Bass. From an opening staff of three, the staff has grown to ten. The concept of a small prescription center focusing on patients’ health needs in an integrated setting with family physicians, a dentist and optometrist has been a success. Tantramar Pharmacy’s location in the Tantramar Community Heath Centre, only steps away from the Sackville Memorial Hospital, has helped create a one stop health service. We take pride in working closely with other health professionals and patients providing the best care possible. As a pharmacist and owner, I invite you to contact us if our team of dedicated professionals can assist you with your health care needs. Tantramar Pharmacy Your Partners in Health.
-George Murray

George Murray, BScPharm
Owner

George graduated Dalhousie University’s College of Pharmacy in 1984. After graduation he worked and managed a Lawton’s Drug Store in Riverview, NB and was a Shoppers Drug Mart Owner of two pharmacies in Woodstock, NB. A native of Dorchester, George returned to the Tantramar area to work in Sackville at the Corner Drug Store in 1988 and opened Tantramar Pharmacy with Michael Bass in 1991. George has been a member of the New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society board and has been a board member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, where he was president in the year 2005-2006. A former member of Sackville Town Council and former Deputy Mayor, George remains committed to Sackville and the Tantramar Region and continues to enjoy the challenges of providing patients with the best care possible.

Mona Meldrum, BScPharm

Mona graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Dalhousie University in 1973. She started her career in the retail sector in Halifax then after nine years switched to hospital practice. Relocating to Sackville in 1986 Mona continued hospital practice in Moncton, Sackville and Amherst. She joined the Tantramar Pharmacy team in 1992 and brings a wide range of family and community interests to complement her pharmacy skills and experiences.

Sarah Carter, BScPharm

Sarah joined the Tantramar Pharmacy team in June 2010. She graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Dalhousie University in May 2010. She is originally from Cornwall, Ontario. She has also lived in Fort McMurray, AB and Halifax, NS before moving to New Brunswick. Sarah also enjoys step dancing and has performed in Scotland and the Netherlands with the MacCulloch Dancers.

Michael Bass, BA Psyc, BSc. Pharm

Michael has been with Tantramar Pharmacy since it opened, originally as co-owner with George Murray and now as part-time pharmacist. Born on Grand Manan, Michael moved to Sackville in 1985 to work at The Corner Drug Store. In the community, Michael has been a board member and volunteer for VON and is currently serving on the board of the Tantramar Heritage Trust.