Pharmacy near me in the Upper West Side, NYC
79th Street Pharmacy is an independent neighborhood pharmacy at 215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 - real pharmacists, same-day refills, specialty and GLP-1 medications, and free delivery across NYC and New Jersey.
215 W 79th Street
Between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024. Street-level entrance, steps from Zabar's and the Museum of Natural History.
Open 6 days a week
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm · Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm · Closed Sunday. Walk-ins welcome for consultations and immunizations.
Free NYC & NJ delivery
Same-day and next-day delivery to your apartment, office, or hotel - no fee, no minimum, cold-chain packaging for refrigerated medications.
Why UWS neighbors choose us over the chain drug store
The Upper West Side has no shortage of chain drug stores. What makes 79th Street Pharmacy different is that a pharmacist actually knows your name, remembers your allergies, and picks up the phone when your doctor's office calls. There is no phone tree, no ticket number, and no 40-minute wait at a kiosk.
We fill everyday maintenance prescriptions, controlled and specialty medications, and hard-to-source products the big chains routinely call "on backorder." Because we are independent, we can order a specific manufacturer, split a fill so you are not left without a dose, or hold your refrigerated medication until the moment your courier leaves.
Most patients who find us searching for a "pharmacy near me" are switching after a bad experience: a prescription that sat unfilled for a week, a copay that changed without warning, or a GLP-1 pen that was never actually in stock. We fix all three by verifying the price and the inventory before you make the trip.
Directions & parking
- 1 train - 79th Street station at Broadway, about one block west of the door.
- B / C trains - 81st Street & Central Park West, two blocks north and three east.
- Buses - M79 crosstown, M104 on Broadway, M7 and M11 on Amsterdam and Columbus.
- Driving - metered parking on West 79th and Amsterdam; garages on West 80th and Broadway.
- Walking - five minutes from the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar's.
Store hours & contact
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday
- 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Services at your neighborhood pharmacy
Everything a chain offers, plus the specialty and cold-chain work most of them send away.
Prescription pickup & same-day refills
Call ahead and your prescription is bagged and waiting at the counter, usually within the hour during store hours.
Prescription transfers
Moving from CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade or Rite Aid? Give us the bottle or the Rx number - we call them, you don't.
Free NYC & NJ delivery
Same-day and next-day courier delivery with insulated cold-chain packing for refrigerated medications.
Specialty medications
Biologics, autoimmune, GI, HIV, oncology and fertility therapies with copay enrollment support.
GLP-1 weight loss therapy
Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro, plus oral options and savings-card enrollment.
Immunizations & travel vaccines
Flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, hepatitis, typhoid and yellow fever - walk-ins welcome.
Behavioral health medications
Reliable stock and discreet handling for psychiatric prescriptions.
Compounding & med synchronization
Custom topicals, pediatric doses, hormone therapy, and all monthly refills aligned to a single pickup day.
Insurance, copays and transfers
We are in network with virtually all major commercial and Medicare Part D plans - Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis, Medicaid and most PBM networks. Before you walk over, call with your member ID and we will run a test claim so you know your exact copay in advance.
Transferring is a single phone call. Tell us the pharmacy you are leaving and either the prescription number or the drug name, and we contact them directly. Most transfers are complete within one business day; refrigerated and specialty items may take slightly longer while we confirm stock. See the full walkthrough on our prescription transfer page.
For specialty therapies that require prior authorization, we coordinate directly with your prescriber's office to move the request along quickly - the authorization itself is submitted by the prescriber, and we make sure nothing stalls on the pharmacy side. Prescribers can review our stocking list, e-prescribe details and fax on the for prescribers page.
Neighborhoods and zip codes we serve
Walk-in service from the Upper West Side, courier delivery across the five boroughs and northern New Jersey.
Popular medications we keep in stock
Stock changes daily and pricing varies by plan. Call to confirm availability for your specific drug and dose. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pharmacy near me open now on the Upper West Side?
79th Street Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm at 215 W 79th Street. We are closed Sundays. Call (646) 370-5978 during hours and we will confirm whether your prescription can be ready today.
Do you deliver prescriptions in NYC and New Jersey?
Yes. Delivery is free with no minimum - same-day within Manhattan when the order is placed during store hours, and next-day to the outer boroughs and northern New Jersey. Refrigerated medications ship in insulated cold-chain packaging.
What insurance do you accept?
Virtually all major commercial and Medicare plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis, Medicaid and most PBM networks. Call with your card and we will quote your copay before you come in.
How do I transfer my prescription here?
Call (646) 370-5978 with your current pharmacy and prescription number, or bring the bottle in. We contact the other pharmacy and complete the transfer, usually within one business day.
Do you stock GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound?
Yes, we regularly stock GLP-1 therapies and help eligible patients enroll in manufacturer savings programs. Availability and pricing change frequently, so call to confirm your dose before traveling.
Can my doctor e-prescribe or fax to you?
Yes. Prescribers can e-prescribe to 79th Street Pharmacy, 215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, or fax (646) 398-7680. Our NPI is 1992057939.
"Finally - a pharmacy that treats you like a neighbor, not a number. They caught a drug interaction two other pharmacies missed."
- UWS patient, verified Google review