01/21/09

Caring Pharmacist

by James41

I have had prescriptions filled by many pharmacists in my lifetime, but none of them could measure up to the pharmacist at Walgreens on 84th Street and Broadway in Queens, New York. She is genuinely caring, kind and knowledgeable. She always seems to be in a jovial mood which is quite refreshing. Her care for customers and quick prescription filling time make it easy to understand why it is such a busy pharmacy with a brisk clientele. I am going to recommend this 24 hour pharmacy, with its own parking lot (a rarity in Western Queens), to my family.

Thank You and Take Care.

• Pros: Parking
• Cons: None

Illinois-based drugstore chain serves neighborhoods with fully stocked stores and modern amenities.

by Robyn Galbos

In Short
Founded in 1901 in Chicago by Charles R. Walgreen Sr., this neighborhood pharmacy has grown to be one of the nation's largest drugstore chains. Each store carries 25,000 different items--from cleaning products to electronics and greeting cards. Store features include a computerized system connecting pharmacies nationwide via satellite, grocery-store food aisles, one-hour photofinishing and an automated phone system for prescription refills and pre-arranged pickup times. Other services include in-store flu shots and childhood immunizations.