This topic is about comparing the costs of buying ostomy supplies online versus purchasing them from physical stores in Canada, specifically Shoppers Home Health Centres. A Canadian ostomate is curious to know if online shopping offers better prices and is seeking recommendations for trustworthy online suppliers.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Coloplast:
- You can visit the Coloplast website or get in touch with them directly to request free product samples.

2. Edgepark:
- Canadian customers have the option to order a wide variety of ostomy products from Edgepark’s website.
- One user mentioned purchasing a specialized odour-control powder from Edgepark that isn’t available at local ostomy stores.

3. Alba Medical (Mississauga, ON) – www.albamedical.ca:
- They offer online discounts of about 10 to 15% off the list price.
- Free shipping is available on orders over C$150.
- Delivery typically takes about two days to reach your door, based on an Ontario user's experience.
- They provide access to an in-house enterostomal therapy (ET) nurse for any product or stoma care questions you might have.