Pharmacy

79th Street Pharmacy

(35 reviews)

215 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

79th Street Pharmacy

Overview

At 79th Street Pharmacy, we pride ourselves in serving the Upper West Side of Manhattan with fast, friendly, professional service and the highest-quality medicines, health products and surgical supplies. We strive for personal customer service. We want everyone who walks in to feel welcomed. Our prices are very competitive too. Most of our prices are lower then the chain stores. We accept most insurance plans. Visit us for all your healthcare needs!

Features

  • Small business
  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Quick visit
  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Services

  • Delivery

Working Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Location

Reviews

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Terrance Richard

Completely incompetent I was sent there to have a compound Rx filled as they advertise they do. Waited 15 mins to be told they don’t do it because insurance didn’t cover it. Then I offered to pay out of pocket so then they could and then they couldn’t They lied and couldn’t assist me in finding another pharmacy that could help. DON’T TRUST THEM

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Ethan Rogers

This isn't your corporate chain, the pharmacist here knows everyone by name and actually answers the phone. When my prescription wasn't covered, they found a manufacturer coupon that saved me $80. Open Sundays when others are closed, and they compound medications in-house (got custom-flavored kids' antibiotics in 20 minutes). 10/10!!!

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Ruth Starer

IF YOUR MEDS ARE CRITICAL THINK TWICE ABOUT USING THEM! Based on the reviews we switched our prescriptions to West 79th after our last pharmacy switched to only specialty meds. West 79th told us that they would be able to stay on top of our monthly refills and deliver to us. We were thrilled. The first sign that this was not a well run business was when they sent my meds in a bag with the prescription information on the outside - a total violation of HIPAA. Each interaction since then left us unsure - were they delivering our meds or not. Sometimes the answer was of course we are, other times the answer was - we didn't realize you wanted them delivered, do you need them delivered? This was supposedly set up from the start. The WORST thing happened this week when my husband called 2 or 3 times, only reaching voice mail and getting no calls. I also called twice and no response either time. The last time, yesterday, I called was after they were closed. I left a message stating that my husband was out of important medicine that he needed to take daily and I asked for a manager to call me back since this was an urgent situation. Nothing. This afternoon my husband called and finally got a live person. No apology but he was told that he would get his meds today. I called another pharmacy on the UWS and based on the conversation decided to transfer the prescriptions to them. About 15 minutes after doing this my phone rang- it was the manager from West 79th. He told me that he had received a call from our new pharmacy but wanted me to know that the meds were on their way already. The transfer to a new pharmacy resulted in a phone call, not the messages we left saying this was extremely important. I let him know that this was the final delivery we would take from them and that I was horrified at lack of response to someone saying they were out of important meds. Now I got an apology- much too little, much too late.

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Silvio The Wolf

Always go through here for my medication needs. Mostly do business by phone. They deliver to me free of charge and it’s always a pleasure.

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Maru Rabinovitch

I love this pharmacy. It feels like a small town pharmacy. They know you, they know what you're there to refill, and they are kind. Service is impeccable, their prices are better than big drugstores like Duane Reade, and they refill your prescriptions immediately. I highly recommend.

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Carmen Laube

I got there 90 minutes before closing. Three staff there, replying skeptically to my query about eyewash and suggesting they had one kind. There were two shelves of eye washes and ointments. I made a selection and moved on to the vitamins nearby. ‘Anything else?’ one of them asked. I said I was browsing and thought the store was open till 7:30. Seems they’d decided to close at 6:15 and I was holding them up. I’ve always supported that store and praised their customer service. Would definitely have spent $100 tonight. Now, not going back except under duress.

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Alena Rokhiu

Thank you for the absolute amazing service!!! I just left the doctor’s office and all meds that required prior authorization were delivered to me in a few hours! Never experienced this miracle before. Wow 👏👏👏highly recommended! …

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Sarah

Everyone who works at this pharmacy is unbelievably helpful and truly goes the extra mile. I was waiting 5 days for a prescription to be filled at Walgreens/Duane Reade before I had to leave town, and the staff at 79th Street Pharmacy went above and beyond to ensure they could fill my prescription in time. They even offered to wait over an hour on hold with Walgreens to try to transfer my prescription, and my prescription was ready within an hour.

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Gregory John Aslanian

Bobby is amazing. Had a problem he was so helpful, even though I wasnt a current customer. Outstanding customer service. Will be my "go to" for the future.

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Clarita Kaufman

It's a pleasure to shop at the 79th Street Pharmacy which is well stocked with needed items. Whatever is not available can be ordered. The helpfulness and pleasantness from all staff members adds to a positive shopping experience. The delivery service is a necessary added plus when buying in bulk. I am thankful that I discovered this excellent amenity in my neighborhood.

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Kathleen Donnison

A wonderful pharmacy - always pleasant and accommodating. Prices for meds and other products are lower than Duane Reade across the street. One problem - it is not open on Sundays, and occasionally it has been closed up to fifteen minutes before the posted closing time. Still, it is such a great business that I am sticking with it.

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Monique Simmons

My doctor sent a prescription in to them electronically and when i call to confirm they received it, I was placed on hold for 15 minutes (which didn't really bother me cause i understand they are busy) but …

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Theodore Charles Bennett

The Pharmacist and his staff are gracious and helpful. They go the extra mile to ensure that you have the best service around. If you are someone who values discretion as well as being treated with respect, Health Mart (79th Street …

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David Vega

This little pharmacy is awesome. The employees are respectful and they always have my meds!! And they actually answer the phone when you call There is a CVS and Walgreens and the service is terrible and never have all my meds at the same time...terrible..never changing my 79th st. Pharmacy.

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Laura Mullowney

Ever receive a Birthday card and generous gift from your pharmacy? I DID! Keith is acutely professional and keenly intuitive how to work w/ any client or situation-be it a healthy belly laugh banter, sharing his extensive knowledge if any …

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Kelvin Yeboah

Great and affordable place, atmosphere is great, employees are welcomeing, they offer complimentary deliveries. Dog friendly, kid friendly. Come check it out guys !! What more can you ask for. (They actually take their time to help you).

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hanna johnson

everyone is super helpful i’ve been trying to get my prescription filled for weeks at Walgreens/Rite Aid and no one helped me out they really go above and beyond for the customer

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Denise Walch

So helpful, cordial, & personalized. Great staff always going the extra mile to provide you with your needs. A neighborhood gem. I hope will continue to be there for a very long time.

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alterbean7

A neighborhood gem, with truly nice people. Just had them check my vision for driver's license renewal and it was fast and painless. Recommended.

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S RLS

Customer service the way it ought to be! It's like living in a small town with wonderful personal service. The staff is great and there is never a wait. I can't recommend them enough.