Charlottetown Location

Paul Jenkins, Lead Pharmacist

As the owner of the Friendly Pharmacy, Paul brings his vision on how pharmacy can play a growing integral role within the health care system on PEI. Focused on geriatric care of Islanders and bringing innovation through technology to pharmaceutical care on PEI, he and his team continue to break new ground in their field. An active member of the community, he heads the Friendly Pharmacy Food Drive, Alzheimer's walk, and volunteer on the Arthritis society. He holds a Bachelor of Science from UPEI (1992) and Pharmaceutical Chemist from Dalhousie University (2000).

Crystal MacEachern, Geriatric Pharmacist

 In 2003, Crystal began working with the Friendly Pharmacy. As the long-term care aspect of the business grew, this has become her primary focus. In 2007, Crystal passed her certification exam by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. As PEI's only community based certified geriatric pharmacist, her expertise allows optimal medication management for the long term care residents. In 1994 she graduated from Acadia with a Bachelor of Science. In 1998, after completing her Dalhousie Pharmacy degree she moved to Stratford PEI where she now resides with her husband Boyd and children Lachlan and Lauren.

Kilby Rinco, Pharmacist

Kilby graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology-Chemistry. She then moved to Halifax where she graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 2000. She completed a hospital pharmacy residency at The Ottawa Hospital in 2001 after which she worked in community pharmacies throughout Ottawa until her return to the Maritimes in September 2006. She is currently a proud member of The Friendly Pharmacy team in the position of staff pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator.