Thriftway Pharmacy NYC

The owner is nasty and lies - then hangs up on customers. I don't know how he stays in business.

The pharmacist Chris is great; he’ll go to bat for you with your insurance company and do as much of the bureaucratic leg work for you as possible.
The old lady at the register though? I do not say this lightly: she has a problem with customers whose names aren’t in English. If your name is Nguyen, Vivek, Sharif, Varin — expect some rudeness at the counter. When you try and help her out by politely introducing yourself or going over the pronunciation of your name she rolls her eyes at you or audibly scoffs. Worse, she’ll look you in the eye and «translate» your name into an English name she believes is a rough equivalent. Joaquin becomes Joe, for example. Yes, basically she thinks this is the 19^th Century and she’s a guard at Ellis Island.
Here is the deal with living in a cosmopolitan city like New York: None of us can be expected to know how to pronounce everyone’s name. There’s folks here from every corner of the globe. But it’s a sign of basic respect that we agree to try and that we never, ever enforce an English-​only vibe. It’s ok if we mispronounce a name in good faith. French folks called Jean are used to being called Gene for example. It’s ok if folks ask and say something like, I’m sorry, can you tell me how to pronounce your name? But we *try*. Until the lady at the cashier taps down her hostility, I’ll be filling my prescriptions at the CVS on 42^nd and 10^th. The service there is impersonal, but the staff is multicultural and I can do with a few less micro-​aggressions in my day.

Great local pharmacy! Excellent personal service.

Growing up in flyover state, my family used the local pharmacist. He had his own independent shop and provided the type of service sorely lacking in the major chains Yeah, I’m mean you CVS, Duane Reade and Walgreens. In fact, my parents after 45 years still use him and now his son.
Chris and the gang at Thirftway remind me of my family pharmacist. Taking the time to know you, your needs and most importantly help and guide you through the labyrinth of prescription drug coverage.
I walk in my new scrip or call with a renewal and boom! it’s ready very quickly. No 20 minutes on the phone and signing for UPS packages like you need to do through mail order. Or standing in line for 20 minutes just to speak to the pharmacist about a simple issue.
Questions about OTC meds? They can help you with that as well. Regular toiletry items? Yup, stock them too. Oh and the prices are as competitive as the chains.
So, if you want service with a smile, be treated like your a close friend or family then stop on by.

They have best prices, friendliest customer service, and fast, free delivery. I would recommend them to anybody. Such a welcome break from the awful chain-​store pharmacies.

I tend to use only natural skin products such as soap, shaving cream, etc. because I am allergic to the additives they put in mainstream products, in which this pharmacy provides a wide variety of what I use. However, I only tend to go here when I don’t have time to go to Westerly on 54^th and 8^th (I live much closer to Thriftway so its more convienant for me), but the prices for everything is OUTRAGEOUS. My wallet feels robbed whenever I go in there, I pay several dollars extra for the same products that I buy at Westerly. Even for things they sell at Duane Reade and Rite Aid is cheaper there than what they carry. Unless you absolutely need something from there last minute, take the walk to Westerly or somewhere cheaper for your products, its simply not worth it to pay extra.

Transfer your prescriptions here, and you’ll never to go a smelly Duane Reade again. Fantastic staff, prompt, courteous service, great availability, free delivery, and lots of great specialty products to browse while you wait. Support this neighborhood pharmacy. You won’t be disappointed.

Finally fed up of the nightmare that is Duane Reade? Terrible service, long lines, poor management, too many tourists, pushy sales people, poorly stocked shelves, etc. Time to forgo convenience of the corner DR and look for somewhere else in the neighborhood.
If you are looking for a place to fill your prescriptions, buy soap, bandaids, and toothpaste; a place with professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff who are willing and able to answer questions about medications and treat you with courtesy: Thriftway is the spot.
I recently called to see if a prescription my doctor sent over was ready to be picked up. Apparently the doctor’s office never sent the script, but Chris was able to contact my doctor, sort out the confusion, and fulfill the prescription in under a minute flat – all while I waited on hold. Brilliant!
I can’t stress enough how impressed I am with this place. It has a very personal feel about it, and they carry a surprisingly decent selection of toiletries. Do yourself a favor and bring your business here next time.

Not what I expected at all! I thought «Thriftway» would be a tiny hole in the wall with only a couple old bottles of Pepto gathering dust…
This pharmacy is compact but has JASON and Alba products that I usually see at Whole Foods and ton of variety. I found the right deodorant and shampoos and will definitely be going back.

This pharmacy is the best ! Chris (the chemist/​owner) is so knowledgeable and if he happens to not know something he will be certain to look it up for you. I have asked in the past if he can price match an on-​line pharmacy, he has matched and made it cheaper as there is no shipping to pay! If you need something he doesn’t stock he will most certainly try and get it in for you asap.
This is a great local pharmacy, don’t waste your time at DR come here instead and support your local businesses !