In 2023, sales of prescription pharmaceuticals in non-store retailing in Canada reached 1.85 billion CAD. Forecasted data indicates a steady growth, with sales projected to reach 2.1266 billion CAD by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is consistent, starting from a 3.12% increase from 2024 to 2025, and maintaining an upward trend with annual growth rates between 2.9% and 3.1% through 2028. The compound annual growth rate over the five-year period is approximately 2.33%.

Future trends to watch include:

The impact of technological advancements and digital health on non-store pharmaceutical sales.
Regulatory changes affecting online pharmaceutical distribution in Canada.
Increasing consumer demand for convenience driving non-store retail growth.