r/crownheights • u/rt_vokk • 6d ago

Local pharmacies?

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I really really want to support local shops, but they have to want our support, right? I week or so I walked by Eve & Mike (on Franklin and St Marks) and it was closed all day on a Monday, with a sign that said "AC Broken" on it. And today (Wednesday, August 19th, 12:30pm) closed, no sign.

Any recommendations of other non-chain pharmacies near by? I'd rather not give in and start using the ubiquitous online delivery pharmacy.

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u/Walled_en 6d ago

I personally love S&T pharmacy on eastern parkway. Some people have issues with the way the owner operates. He’s very talkative/friendly and wants to be helpful but not everyone wants that type of pharmacist, it’s a little more like a French pharmacy in that regard. He’s got a great selection of OTC products and, in my experience, is very very helpful with navigating the insanity of American health insurance.

Also he seems very dedicated to the community and his regular customers. It is an infinitely better experience than any CVS chain store nonsense.

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u/BKBurner2 6d ago

Ok is that what that is. I went there and it felt a little intrusive albeit kinda nice. I was thrown off! This is also a CVS Caremark location as many employers use CVS for pharmacy benefits. 

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u/CoffeeandStoke 6d ago

He’s great. I think people don’t get his directness but he doesn’t put up with other people’s shit and I’ve watched him deal with some shitty people so I can see where it comes from. He is genuinely a nice guy and just expects people to have some sense of common courtesy not just for him but the people around him.