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Since some of us like to favor independent local stores rather than chains, you might find this interesting.
The particular places they mention are Bronx Specialty Pharmacy, Washington Heights Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies, St. Jesus Pharmacy, Hamilton Pharmacy, and Esco Pharmacy. And personally, I like Pasteur Pharmacy.
Mom-and-Pop Drugstores Thrive as Chain Pharmacies Close in New York
Some small independent pharmacies in the city are benefiting from a decline in chain stores. But theft and low reimbursement rates are still making life hard.
Nationally, there are fears of growing pharmacy deserts, defined as areas where a lack of drugstores makes it hard to get a prescription filled.
But in New York City, where the total number of pharmacies actually grew slightly over the past year, there is a robust mom-and-pop pharmacy industry that could possibly pick up the slack. Of the 2,964 pharmacies registered with the state as of November, only about 15 percent were one of the three major chains. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/24/n...oplifting.html
I had an indie pharmacy near me close recently. The big chain that is hurting is Duane Reade, which was in trouble already when Walgreens bought them. CVS seems to be the dominant chain now, to the point where they're squeezing everyone else out. There are four within a pretty easy walk from my apartment.
I remember days gone by. They weren't great. Before the chains, pharmacists worked bankers hours. They were closed by 6PM, and maybe open a few hours on Saturday. And only some wanted to deal with insurance. Getting prescriptions filled was a major PITA. It was a revelation when the first national chain pharmacy opened in the neighborhood. I could get et things done whenever I wanted (it was 24h at one point.) Ho hassles with insurance. It was great.
Since Covid, and the CVS near monopoly. hours have gottten worse. At least they're still doing 7 days.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Retired
Like too see mom and pop shops prosper.
The personal connection. Reminds me of
days long gone.
I remember days gone by. They weren't great. Before the chains, pharmacists worked bankers hours. They were closed by 6PM, and maybe open a few hours on Saturday. And only some wanted to deal with insurance. Getting prescriptions filled was a major PITA. It was a revelation when the first national chain pharmacy opened in the neighborhood. I could get et things done whenever I wanted (it was 24h at one point.) Ho hassles with insurance. It was great.
Since Covid, and the CVS near monopoly. hours have gottten worse. At least they're still doing 7 days.
Interesting
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