Bowery Pharmacy storefront
Lower East Side · Est. 1964

After all these years
on the Bowery,
what keeps you coming back?

Three generations of New Yorkers have trusted us with their prescriptions, their questions, and their health. We don't just fill bottles — we know your name.

What We Offer

Care that goes beyond
the counter

From routine refills to specialized compounding, we provide a full spectrum of pharmacy services with a personal touch that big-box stores can't replicate.

Prescription Services

Accurate, timely dispensing with thorough drug interaction checks. We verify every detail so you can focus on getting better.

Custom Compounding

When off-the-shelf doesn't work, our compounding pharmacists craft personalized formulations tailored to your specific needs.

Medication Therapy

Comprehensive medication reviews to optimize your regimen, reduce side effects, and ensure you're getting the most from every prescription.

Insurance Navigation

We work with all major insurance plans and will advocate on your behalf to minimize out-of-pocket costs and find the best coverage options.

Home Delivery

Too many pills, not enough time? We deliver prescriptions across the Lower East Side and surrounding neighborhoods — free for regular patients.

Immunizations

Flu shots, travel vaccines, and routine immunizations administered by certified pharmacists — walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.

Bowery Pharmacy interior with shelves of medications
60+
Years serving
the Bowery community
Our Story

A cornerstone of the
Lower East Side since 1964

When Bowery Pharmacy opened its doors on the corner of the Bowery, New York was a different city — and so was healthcare. What started as a small neighborhood drugstore has grown into one of the most trusted pharmacies in Manhattan, but the philosophy hasn't changed: every person who walks through our door deserves the same care we'd want for our own families.

We've watched generations of families grow up on this block. We know which prescriptions work best for Mrs. Chen's arthritis, which dosage adjustments Mr. Park needs, and that young Leo can't take his medicine with dairy. That kind of knowledge doesn't come from a database — it comes from showing up, day after day, for over six decades.

Today, we combine that old-fashioned personal attention with modern pharmacy technology, ensuring you get the best of both worlds: the efficiency of a well-run operation with the warmth of a neighborhood institution.

Personal Attention

Every patient knows their pharmacist by name.

Community First

Rooted in the neighborhood we serve.

Precision

Accuracy in every prescription, every time.

Accessibility

Walk-ins welcome, evenings and weekends.

Why Bowery Pharmacy

The difference is
in the details

Pharmacist On-Site, Always

No call centers, no chatbots. A licensed pharmacist is physically present during every hour we're open, ready to answer your questions face to face.

Insurance Advocacy

We fight for you with insurance companies. Prior authorizations, formulary checks, alternative suggestions — we handle the paperwork so you don't have to.

Multilingual Staff

Our team speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian. Healthcare information should never be lost in translation.

Flexible Hours

Open until 7 PM on weekdays and Saturdays until 3 PM. We know your schedule isn't a 9-to-5, and we've built ours around that reality.

"
I've been bringing my prescriptions to Bowery Pharmacy for over twenty years. They remember my mother's name, my allergies, and exactly how I like my pills. That's not a chain pharmacy — that's a neighbor.
A Bowery Regular
Get in Touch

We're here
when you need us

Visit Us

95 Bowery
New York, NY 10002-4901

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Call Us

We're happy to take your call during business hours.

(212) 219-0449

Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Send Us a Message

Have a question about your prescription or our services? We'll get back to you within one business day.

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