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(604) 872-2662 · West Broadway
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(604) 874-9668 · West 6th Avenue
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About Us:

Meet the Staff

Since 1926, Macdonald’s Prescriptions has been serving the Lower Mainland’s health needs with the finest in pharmacy services. Macdonald’s Prescriptions continues to grow and flourish because of the vision and strong roots that were planted more than 85 years ago by two brothers, Austin and Vans Macdonald. Throughout the years, we have developed and maintained a variety of outstanding services to meet the needs of patients and health care professionals.

The entire Macdonald’s Prescriptions staff pride themselves in the tradition of the knowledge and experience which they have acquired over the years. More importantly, we are sincere in our concern to assist you in solving your special health or pharmacy needs. We are proud of our reputation for excellence and service and we intend to keep it.

Vince Zuccaro

Pharmacist / Owner

E-mail: vince@macdonaldsrx.com

Vince graduated with a degree in pharmacy from UBC in 1974. Vince began working at Macdonald’s Prescriptions in 1974. Soon after, he became Pharmacy Manager for Macdonald’s #2. On April 1st, 1985, he purchased Macdonald’s where he continued to operate the business until 2020. He always enjoyed the professional aspect of working at Macdonald’s Prescriptions and continues to be a specialist in compounding and chemicals. Although Vince slowly began his retirement in 2020, he still keeps a space on our website as we would not be where we are today without his dedication and commitment to Macdonald's.

Vince was born in Italy and moved to Canada in 1955 where his family settled in Vancouver. During his retirement, Vince has been enjoying golfing, going to his cabin on the Sunshine Coast spending time with his two grandsons and travelling with his wife.

Jeff Curtis

Pharmacist / Owner / Manager - Fairmont Location

E-mail: jeff@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 872-2662

Jeff has been working in the pharmacy industry since 1985 and graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy at UBC in 1993. He started working at Macdonald’s Prescriptions in 1991. Jeff is a co-owner and the Pharmacy Manager at the Fairmont Medical Building. As a compounding specialist, Jeff is able to provide specialty pharmaceuticals that are unavailable elsewhere, such as compound creams, sterile eye drops and injection preparations.

Michelle Zuccaro

Director of Operations / Owner

E-mail: michelle@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 872-4200 Ext.5

Michelle has been working in the pharmaceutical business since the ripe old age of 10 when she began dusting the shelves at Macdonald’s Prescriptions. She graduated from the University of Victoria in 2006. Throughout her time in Victoria, she worked for pharmacies in both Duncan and Victoria. She began working in the Renal Pharmacy and Clinics Department in 2006. She enjoys the fast paced environment of the Renal Pharmacy and dealing with Physicians and Nurses on a daily basis to help ensure their medical crash carts meet the needs of their specific Colleges.

In her spare time, she enjoys going to her family cabin on the Sunshine Coast and spending time with her husband and son.

Fun fact: Her favourite animal is a koala.

Eva Willingdon

Lab Manager / Registered Pharmacy Technician / Owner

E-mail: eva@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 227-6942 Ext 2

Eva graduated from university in 2002, becoming a Licensed Pharmacy Technician in 2005. She joined Macdonald's Prescriptions in 2017 and soon after became the Compounding Lab Manager. She enjoys being able to problem solve for all of her patients and physicians.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, enjoys the outdoors, hiking and kayaking.

Fun fact: Eva has lived in 3 countries and she loves to drive real fast!

Ryan McBride

Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager - Renal Pharmacy & Clinics

E-mail: ryan@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Ryan began working at Macdonald's as a UBC Pharmacy Student in 2014 before becoming a Licensed Pharmacist in 2017. He became the Renal Pharmacy Manager in July 2022. He enjoys learning about newly discovered medications and treatments for conditions that have been around for a long time, getting to follow patients over the health journeys and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Outside of work Ryan enjoys golfing, biking and trying new bakeries and restaurants.

Fun fact: Ryan hit his first hole in one in elementary school... and he is still on the search for his next one!

Danka Grguric

Pharmacist / Assistant Manager - Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: danka@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Danka immigrated to Canada from her native Croatia where she graduated in 1980 and worked as a licensed pharmacist for 14 years. We were very fortunate that Danka came knocking on our door looking for employment as a pharmacy assistant. Having experience in compounding, Danka quickly became our main compounding technician in our compounding lab. After obtaining her Canadian pharmacy license in 2000, Danka was transferred to work as a pharmacist in our newly established Renal Pharmacy. During the last 20 years, Danka has become one of the most knowledgeable renal pharmacists in British Columbia. Her knowledge of renal disease and medication has made Macdonald’s Prescriptions a true renal center resource in B.C. Her dedication to her patients is second to none and the appreciation shown to her by her patients and peers prove that.

Danka is married and has one grown daughter and a beautiful grandson.

Mike Athanassakis

Pharmacist / Assistant Manager - Fairmont Location

E-mail: mike@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 872-2662

Patrick Derritt

Pharmacist - Renal Pharmacy & Compounding Lab

E-mail: patrick@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Patrick began working at Macdonald's as a UBC Pharmacy student in 2016 before becoming a Licensed Pharmacist in 2019. He enjoys working at Macdonald's because we are always learning about new and interesting compounds. It's fulfilling to be able to help fill the gap when it comes to medication shortages and creating formulas to compound suitable replacements or alternatives for patients and to support them with their specific healthcare needs.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys playing with his two cats, hiking, camping during the summer and travelling abroad.

Fun fact: Patrick won the Grade 10 talent show for solving a Rubik's Cube in front of the entire school.

Dan Brown

Pharmacist - Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: danb@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Dan joined our pharmacy team in the Renal Pharmacy in January of 2011 after graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy at UBC in 2010 as a mature student. Along with his pharmacy training, this has enabled him to help our patients with empathy and patience. Dan feels extremely fortunate to be working with such a dedicated team at Macdonald’s Prescriptions Renal Pharmacy. He particularly enjoys attending evening and weekend seminars and symposiums to further enhance his clinical knowledge and skills in his community practice.

In addition to his pharmaceutical expertise, Dan with his wife Mary Ann, both enjoy experiencing Vancouver’s culinary diversity and have many great recommendations on the city’s best eats!

Fun fact: Dan and his wife went to Las Vegas for their 10th wedding anniversary and renewed their vows with Elvis at the Graceland Wedding Chapel.

Janice Leung

Pharmacist - Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: janice@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Janice joined the pharmacy team in November 2015. She graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy at UBC in 2012 and also completed a Bachelor in Science in Biochemistry in 2006. She is a caring and self-motivated pharmacist with a passion for helping patients with their medication needs. She always pays attention to detail to ensure her patients receive the highest level in care. Janice enjoys working at Macdonald's because it has a unique work environment that supports both personal and professional growth. She is able to provide the best care and a vast array of specialty drugs for patients to meet their special needs and work closely with the healthcare professionals in hospitals, dialysis units and other care facilities.

Outside of pharmacy, Janice enjoys Ballroom dancing, loves to travel and learn new languages. She is capable of speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Spanish and Japanese.

Wendy Pillay

Manager - Home Health Care Department

E-mail: wendy@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Wendy joined our team in 2001 after graduating from university in 2000 with a BSc. Her favourite part about working at Macdonald's is the variety of work and the teamwork atmosphere. Every day presents Wendy with different challenges and she enjoys the interaction with our customers and helping them address their medical care needs.

Outside of work, Wendy is a taxi driver to her 3 teenage kids and enjoys running.

Fun fact: She has raced in 7 half marathons and two full marathons. She got married on 2 separate continents (to the same guy) and she has bungee jumped twice!

Kim Gallant

Pharmacist - Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: kim@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

Kerri Kupka

Pharmacist - Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: kerri@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 874-9668

James Chow

Pharmacist - Fairmont Location & Renal Pharmacy

E-mail: james@macdonaldsrx.com
Phone: (604) 872-2662