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The registry · Burlington, ON

The best pharmacies in Burlington.

Ranked by one method — the same checks for every business. Never sold, never sponsored.

The four on the map

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The read

The leaderboard for pharmacies in Burlington, ON, reveals a clear hierarchy among the local contenders, with Shoppers Drug Mart dominating the top two spots. The first location stands out with an AI score of 51, despite a moderate average rating of 3.9 stars from 321 reviews. This indicates a strong performance in aspects like customer engagement and online visibility, which are critical in an increasingly digital marketplace. The second location, while still under the same brand, shows a lower AI score of 48, highlighting the variability in customer experiences that can impact overall standings.

Surprisingly, the Pharmacy & Medical Clinic, with only two reviews, has managed to secure the third position with a score of 37. This suggests that even smaller players can carve out a niche, particularly when they focus on targeted customer service or specific community needs. However, the significant gap between the leading Shoppers Drug Mart locations and the rest of the competition suggests that brand recognition and a robust customer base are crucial factors that separate top performers from those languishing in the long tail.

The named

Who's winning, and why.

  1. 1

    Top-rated pharmacy with strong visibility

    Shoppers Drug Mart stands out in Burlington's pharmacy scene with an impressive AI visibility score of 100, ensuring they dominate search results and attract customers. Their Google Business Profile is also exemplary, scoring 90, which enhances their online presence. With a solid rating of 3.9 stars from 321 reviews, they effectively engage with customers, reflected in their high response rate. While they maintain average performance in retrieval grounding and off-property attestation, their outstanding visibility and customer engagement solidify their top position.

    Cited by

    • ChatGPT
    • Gemini
    • Perplexity
    Retrieval grounding
    25
    Off-property attestation
    39
    AI visibility
    100
    Reviews & response
    75
    Backlink & citation authority
    67
    Google Business Profile
    90
    Speed & mobile
    82
    Content freshness & schema
    48
  2. 2

    Strong reviews boost Shoppers Drug Mart

    Shoppers Drug Mart stands out as the #2 pharmacy in Burlington, ON, primarily due to its impressive reviews and response rate, scoring 70 against the field average of 57. This indicates a strong engagement with customers, fostering trust and loyalty. Additionally, their Google Business Profile shines with a score of 90, exceeding the average of 79, which enhances their online visibility and credibility. These factors, combined with top-tier AI visibility, make them a formidable player in the local pharmacy scene.

    Cited by

    • ChatGPT
    • Gemini
    • Perplexity
    Retrieval grounding
    25
    Off-property attestation
    39
    AI visibility
    100
    Reviews & response
    70
    Backlink & citation authority
    67
    Google Business Profile
    90
    Speed & mobile
    82
    Content freshness & schema
    14
  3. 3

    Strong off-property attestation score

    This Pharmacy & Medical Clinic stands out with a solid off-property attestation score of 41, slightly above the field average of 40. This indicates a reliable presence across various platforms, which bolsters their credibility. While their Google Business Profile score of 55 falls short of the average, their ability to maintain a consistent attestation demonstrates a commitment to customer service that resonates with their clientele, helping them secure the #3 spot in Burlington's pharmacy rankings.

    Cited by

    • ChatGPT
    • Gemini
    • Perplexity
    Retrieval grounding
    —
    Off-property attestation
    41
    AI visibility
    —
    Reviews & response
    25
    Backlink & citation authority
    —
    Google Business Profile
    55
    Speed & mobile
    —
    Content freshness & schema
    —

The record

Ranks 4–4.

How we ranked these

No pay-to-play. No sponsored spots. No kickbacks.

Every business is scored the same way, on the same eight signals. We don't take money to move rankings and we don't accept submissions. If you're on this list, the scoring pipeline put you there.

  1. S1Retrieval grounding26%
  2. S2Off-property attestation20%
  3. S3AI visibility14%
  4. S4Reviews & response12%
  5. S5Backlink & citation authority8%
  6. S6Google Business Profile8%
  7. S7Speed & mobile7%
  8. S8Content freshness & schema5%

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