About Pure Pharmacy
Our Story
After years of hearing patient concerns while working as a compounding pharmacist, President and CEO Bob Mehr knew that our approach to health and wellness needed to head in a new direction.
In 1999, he founded the first Pure Integrative Pharmacy in Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island: focusing on preventative medicine and promoting vitality, Bob’s vision was to combine a holistic and integrative health model with traditional pharmacy services.
Since then, Pure Integrative Pharmacy has grown to encompass 20+ locations across BC, an online e-commerce department, and a compounding laboratory that serves patients and practitioners across Canada.
Bob's vision is realized in the creation of pharmacies like no other, as every store promotes the three things he values most: family, community, and health.
Our Values
Compassion
Compassion
We’re non-judgmental, approachable, and welcoming.
Engagement and Connection
Engagement and Connection
When we’re with a customer, nothing else matters.
Professionalism
Professionalism
Before we recommend a remedy, we must be convinced of its evidence-backed efficacy and safety.
Integration
Integration
We believe in combining the best of conventional and complementary medicine.
Innovation
Innovation
We question the status quo, listen, and get ‘outside the jar’ perspectives.
Positivity
Positivity
We’re genuinely excited to be doing this good work.
Continual Education
Continual Education
Constant learning enhances our ability to support patients, engages our team, and gives customers new possibilities to discover.
Wondering what our star symbolizes?
By combining the cross symbol of conventional medicine and a diagonal cross, we've created a logo that tells the story of our integrative pharmacy.
Our Management Team
Bob Mehr, BSc. Pharm
FIACP President and CEO
Elizabeth Lesztak
General Manager
Eric Lin, BSc. Pharm, RPh
Director of Pharmacy Operations
Amy Ku; B.Sc. (pharm); MBA
Compounding Lab Sales Representative
Paula Coburn, MHK, RHN
Compounding Sales & Marketing Representative
Azrah Alibhai
Retail Operations Coordinator
