Express Drugs & Surgicals

Great store with a friendly and patient staff. I never felt rushed. Selection is extensive and I found what I needed at a fair price.

Unlike most earlier reviewers, I’ve always gone to small independent pharmacies, I like to support them rather than the big chains. But recently, I’ve had problems with the smaller pharmacies in my neighborhood. Everything from wrong meds, to wrong amount or to not having run of the mill meds available. I live alone so I needed a pharmacy that would deliver (I’m not willing to go out if I’m really sick). So I checked around and found Express Drugs. They deliver to me on 176^th St for all my scripts! And they call to remind me when my prescriptions need to be refilled — something I really appreciate! After a few years of real frustration, I’m thrilled to find them. Definitely worth checking out even if you’re not in Harlem.

So much better than the nearby chain pharmacies. Service is quick and friendly, and prices for general merchandise are competitive. I’m glad I have a great local independent pharmacy.

I love love love this pharmacy. No long wait times and they are right in my neighborhood…

Very professional and prompt service which is rare for this area. They even deliver to 150^th Street.

I have never walked out of an independent pharmacy, feeling impressed, until I gave Express Drugs & Surgicals a try! So impressed to the point where I had the urge to go on Unilocal and make sure to review them!
I am not going to lie but my doctor next door at Empire Gate Medical just recommended to send my rx to them since the Duane Read I wanted my rx to be sent to did not have eprescribe yet or something. What the hell I said. less walking and its right next door before I head to the subway to go back to the east side.
As soon as I walked in, the pharmacist greeted me and took my insurance card right away. He told me to wait for a few minutes for them to prep my rx but little did I know after walking around the store and sitting down, my meds were done! I was impressed at the efficiency and friendly personality that the pharmacist gave me! I had a question in regards to the nycrx coupon but he told me he guaranteed to give me the cheapest rate for my meds compared to the coupon. He seemed genuine and made me feel very welcomed.
Great staff even to the cashier! Great service! I might just keep going there from now on whenever I go to the docs now!

This place is THE BEST! I never thought my first Unilocal review would be evaluating a pharmacy, but these people are just too nice to not spread the word.
I had a HORRIBLE experience at the Rite Aid at 309 W 125^th. They lost my account, then somehow found it again, but still had no record of my doctor calling in the prescription — even after my doctor confirmed with me that she had put in the order days ago. They had no idea what was going on and acted as if this was a mistake on my/​my doctor’s part, or else a commonplace glitch.
Needless to say, after having dealt with the Rite Aid for several hours over two days and still ending up empty-​handed, I knew I needed to switch. I had never used a local pharmacy before, and I was wary to try one. But based on the Unilocal reviews — and the fact that it is so close to my dorm — I decided to try this place.
After sending my doctor the new phone number, she immediately emailed me back, talking delightedly about how nice it was to give the order to a human being as opposed to a machine. Cut to later that day: To borrow Kaytlyn D.‘s words, I was «greeted warmly» immediately upon entering. The store is clean, nicely stocked with all of the standard drug store fare, and blessedly lacking the angry florescent glare that is a hallmark of a usual drug store. Another feature only noticeable in its absence: the dreaded line to the pharmacist.
The pharmacist asked for 10 minutes to confirm my insurance information and prescription because I was a new customer, but was finished 5 minutes later. He even asked me if the copay they were charging was what I had previously paid at other stores. These people are very thorough, not to mention friendly.
They only opened three months ago, but whatever they’re doing right, they already have it down to a science. Oh, and did I mention free delivery? Yeah. Awesome. You’re looking for a competent, caring pharmacy? Look no further.

This is my go to pharmacy for all prescriptions & healthcare products. They do same day delivery (FREE) to anywhere in NYC and are very friendly.

Although I do not live in the area, my doctor recommended that I use this pharmacy and have my prescriptions delivered to my home. A few of the prescriptions I needed filled required a prior authorization from the insurance company and these guys did all of the «leg work» required and my prescription was approved quickly and without hassle. I had my medications delivered to me the very next day, and they were willing to accommodate my busy schedule. In the past I would have to wait for the doctors office to get the approval which was very time consuming. These guys are awesome! I highly recommend them :)

Personalized service, quick and efficient, amazing staff/​owners!
As a lifelong user of Walgreens/​Duane Reade, and other big box pharmacies, I was a little bit put off by using a local pharmacy to fill my prescriptions.
My doctor assured me that they would be able to get my RX ready quickly, since I was on a time limit. I work in Harlem, and these guys are just up the street from my work, so I figured it would be worth a try. I walked in and was greeted warmly, and assisted right away. They had already received my Rx’s and were working on them. Within 15 minutes, I had my prescriptions, they had entered in my insurance info, and I was on my way back to work! They didn’t have 1 medicine I needed, but they ordered and assured they would deliver it to my work so I wouldn’t have to hassle with going up there again.
These guys get it. They are fast, affordable, polite, and they go the extra mile. Beat the line at Duane Reade, and go local!