Thriftway Pharmacy

This is a tricky one... There will be a line ALWAYS, unless…read moreyou get there before the pharmacy opens or immediately after lunch. I do all of my refills online a few days or even a week in advance... My doctors have pre-ordered meds prior to any procedures... You can always go across the street lol Most of the staff are lovely And just so you know, I've had a few crash outs in there, but I have figured out how to get around the basic issues. There is always the free delivery option as well. The overall store sometimes pisses me off because they often don't have simple things that the chain carries, or it sells out super fast.

If you're looking for horrible service with an attitude and to waste your time, please visit the…read more1366 broadway location. My wife was waiting to be helped with shipping a package since they are a 3rd party shipper for Fed Ex. The experience was a nightmare. First off, she was asked to wait 10 minutes. While she was waiting she was skipped by 4 people. The same person who told her to wait AYANA took 4 people ahead. Then a man told her she needed to buy their tape so they can taper her small box. The box contained 4T (toddler) sneakers. You can imagine how small the box is. I wish I could remember his name. My wife had to look for tape and they were out. The man then took 20 minutes to find tape stock to sell to my wife. They finally printed the label and you'd think they were ready to ship. But no..they claimed Fed ex couldnt accept the package. All in all about 45 minutes were wasted. Thats what I call great customer service.....these people aee horrible.

0.8 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Walgreens

1.5(98 reviews)

Walgreens how could you? The website stated that they were a United Parcel Service drop off site…read more When I arrived after waiting on a long line, I was advised that they no longer accept UPS drop off. Walgreens PLEASE update. Not cool. You receive a "needs improvement," on communication.

I have been to this particular walgreens several times and remembered having a bad experience and…read morethe manager responded with professionalism and care .the lines go pretty quickly and similar to other walgreens I have been to in Manhattan this one is truly 5 stars

1.3 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

No ETA for repairs on coolers.

Love is in the air January at Walgreens.

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This line is tedious for this time of day.

Fulton Drugs

5.0(4 reviews)

The people at Fulton drugs are very welcoming and helpful. They know me by name and always welcome…read moreme in and provide my medication quickly with minimal wait time. I always have a great experience!

Highly recommend this local neighborhood pharmacy where everybody knows your name and they couldn't…read morebe nicer. I left Capsule for this pharmacy.

1.9 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Gena Care Pharmacy

4.3(11 reviews)

I've been experiencing difficulty locating medication in the larger pharmacy chains here in…read moreBrooklyn so my PCP advised me to seek something smaller in my area and suggested this location. They text/call when prescriptions were ready. My first time visiting, I was impressed. This store is small but definitely accommodating and I was in and out quickly. My second visit I went directly to the counter and asked for assistance, no lines like that dreadful spot Downtown Brooklyn. Smaller, local, customer friendly, family owned, in/out quickly, and professional.

My sister went to ER THURSDAY when they discharged her they sent the prescription to this pharmacy…read more Today is SATURDAY and the prescription is still not ready. Not to mention the pharmacist is not there. I went this morning told to come back in one hour! I came back in one hour and the pharmacist is still not there. Told to come back again in another hour! Like you really think people got time to be running back and forth to the pharmacy all day. Worst pharmacy ever!!

2.2 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Rite Aid

1.5(40 reviews)

Ughhhh always getting a medication called in here, can sometimes be a nightmare. Its not the…read moredoctors that mess up, its the system here, the flow - I can see why they have so many bad reviews. Took 3 days to get a medication filled, crazy eh? Prices are ok, the place is generally clean - but just long absurd wait times

Unemployed and have absolutely nothing to do but stand in ridiculously long lines as if you're…read morewaiting to ride a popular attraction at Disney? Love waiting for a local train that seems to come once an HR at this awful location? Want to look at sorta stocked, sorta lonely shelves all day? Want to feel barely there air conditioning on a 90 degree plus day? Desire to never have someone pick up the pharmacy phone so you can make sure your prescription is actually there before you come to wait in said long line? Want to feel vexed af??? Well come onnnnn down!!! Positives - MAybe you have a Netflix show you just haven't found time to finish or maybe you always wanted to read the Bible. Want to learn a new language? Just wait in line and you'll never believe how much time will pass and what you can achieve! There is a parking lot. Note-I blame the higher-ups. They continue to deliver crappy service,raise prices and keep their place understaffed. I've never been to a Rite Aid without lines being long even when they're nearly empty you are GUARANTEED to be in there for longer than you'd like. Good day!!

1.5 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

Plenty of cheap UTZ!

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Duane Reade

1.9(37 reviews)

I'm surprised by how low this DR is rated. Okay, not the…read morebest one I've ever been in but seriously, for a corner store, they do pretty well. I haven't had much trouble with rude or unhelpful employees. In fact, I find the opposite is true. For the most part, I find them to be friendly and chatty right back. It could do with a face lift, sure, but it's not terrible for what it is...a pseudo corner store/pharmacy. They have decently stocked shelves and just a little bit of everything you might need. I do wish they had a better selection of refrigerated/fresh food items. There aren't any fresh fruits available, only a very limited selection of dairy/meat, and lord help you if you want bread. The loaves run out quicker than anything else everrrrr -__- Oh well, in a pinch, something is better than nothing and I'll take it, y'all.

The girl at the front register was carrying a whole conversation on her phone. Very unprofessional…read more Stopped in to send out a fedex package. Long ass lines with one very talkative young lady at the front cashier. Glad i don't have to frequent here.

1.2 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Rite Choice Pharmacy

3.9(12 reviews)

I stopped in to Rite Choice pharmacy this week because they pair with the Brooklyn Free Clinic to…read moreprovide free (!!) and low cost prescription medications to the Free Clinic's clients (see review of the uh-mazing Brooklyn Free Clinic). I was really pleased with the efficiency and friendliness of this small, no-frills pharmacy located at Kingston/Fulton in the heart of BedStuy. The pharamcist was really sweet, explained things very clearly to me, and aside from helping me with my prescriptions (free antibiotics when you can't afford them?! this is what medical care should look like!), he directed me to some over the counter medication to help my cough. I only waited TEN minutes to have my prescriptions filled - incredible. I definitely recommend this pharmacy. Along with the fact that they work with the BFC, they are polite and kind, and very basic. When I told the doctor that I already had at home the cough medicine he recommended (Mucinex - SERIOUSLY effective stuff), he didn't try to sell me anything else or upsell me or anything like that - he just told me good, he hoped I felt better soon. Aww. I pretty much love my new neighborhood. Bed Stuy or GTFO! :D

I've been going to this pharmacy for 6-7 years now and always great service, prescriptions are…read moreready on time, and they also offer delivery services.

1.1 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Chalk mural inside the pharmacy

Bed-Stuy Pharmacy - QuickRX

5.0(7 reviews)

Staff is polite and efficient. I've actually switched my medications to pick up here. And they…read moredeliver as well

The best, with care knowledge and service to the community. Big shout out to Kimber and the team.read more

2.2 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Qwik Meds

3.7(15 reviews)

I used to go to Walgreens and now I get all of my medicine here. I can't emphasize how much easier…read morethis had made my life... I can walk to this pharmacy v. Walgreens which was much further away. There is never a wait so I don't have to spend an hour in line like I did at Walgreens. AND the pharmacist and cashier are always pleasant and helpful (which is absolutely NEVER the case at Walgreens). Thank God for my local neighborhood pharmacy! Bye bye Walgreens.

They keep most of the meds behind the counter and when you ask for them, you're as likely to get a…read morefake homeopathy med and spend 20$ on a bottle of water as to get a real medicine. Avoid this place.

2.1 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick

Quick place to get aspirin., toothpaste, bandages

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Open 7 days a week

MG Pharmacy

4.7(51 reviews)

This is a great neighborhood pharmacy. They have always refill my prescriptions quickly and are a…read morevery kind staff! They always have what I'm looking for despite the shop being small.

Called to ask if they stocked my medication and the lady on the phone was super sour for absolutely…read moreno reason. Even if they did stock it, it would have been enough to turn me off of relying on this spot for my meds. Terrible impression.

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Juvana L.

8 years ago

This pharmacy was mediocre at best, but now it's really horrible. They have this chinese pharamacist who is a liar and a racist. He fills prescriptions on a whim and others he does not. He is extremely unprofessional. When I've asked him to refill my mothers prescribtions he gives me meds that my mother is no longer taking and does'nt take into consideration the interaction of meds. The staff that works with him are questionable. I no longer will trust him with filling my mother's prescriptions. I'm going to report him to the state department. Please run from this pharmacy. read more

Ilia S.

11 years ago

great pharmacy! Pharmacist there Yana is very helpful with questions that ive had recently about some chest pains i was having and the techs there are so friendly! read more

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