About Essential Pharmacy

HealthFirst Pharmacy Group is a locally owned and family-operated network of pharmacies built around one simple belief: exceptional pharmacy care starts with personal relationships.

We are not a chain pharmacy despite our multiple locations. At HealthFirst, you’re not a number, your prescriptions aren’t an afterthought, and your care doesn’t stop at the counter. Our pharmacists know you by name, take the time to understand your health goals, and work closely with your healthcare team to ensure you receive the highest level of care.

Each of our locations offers unique areas of expertise while sharing the same commitment to personalized, patient-first service:

Specialty Compounding

Banwell Pharmacy is a leader in custom compounding, including:
Pain management creams
Pediatric medications
Veterinary compounds
Bioidentical hormone therapy
And many other customized solutions
When commercial medications don’t fit, we create therapies tailored to you.
Connected to Leading Walk-In Clinics
Our pharmacies are conveniently located alongside some of the most respected medical clinics in Windsor-Essex County, allowing for seamless collaboration and continuity of care:

UMC Urgent Care (LaSalle & West Windsor)
Core Medical Clinic (Downtown Windsor)
McLean Medical (East Windsor)
Everyday Support That Makes Life Easier
Across all HealthFirst Pharmacy locations, we proudly offer:

Blister packaging to support medication adherence and simplify daily routines
Diabetes management with access to a dedicated certified diabetes educator
Minor ailment assessments and prescribing at every location
A carefully curated selection of prescription, over-the-counter, home healthcare and wellness products
Pharmacy Care, the Way It Should Be
Most importantly, HealthFirst Pharmacy Group remains independently owned, community focused, and family driven. We care for generations of families, build long-term relationships, and deliver professional pharmacy services with compassion, expertise, and trust.

You deserve a pharmacy that puts your HealthFirst, today, tomorrow, and for years to come.