Greene Community Pharmacy

I’ve been going to this friendly pharmacy for years during the time I lived in Fort Greene. The staff is very knowledgeable and Shyam always goes out of his way to be helpful. This is my favorite pharmacy in the city, and in fact, even though I’ve moved back to the Financial District 3 years ago I still commute to Fort Greene to pick up my prescriptions from this place. Keep up the good work guys

When I moved to Fort Greene from the East Village 4 years ago, one of the things I was sure I would miss was the friendly intelligent mom-​and-​pop pharmacy I’d gone to for 13 years. I must have great pharmacy karma, though, because Greene Community is just as good. They know my name, know my regular prescriptions, answer all my questions about the meds and the insurance, and are friendly to boot. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

HOPE THE CRAPPY SERVICE IS AN ANOMALY…
I have always liked this place for finding the basics at reasonable prices. When I walked in this morning for a couple of items, there were three pharmacists behind the counter. One greeted me cheerfully and walked over to point me toward the section I needed. GREAT! I found everything and placed it on the counter to pay.
As I waited at the counter, all three pharmacists (maybe one was training?) were behind the counter looking at the computer, discussing a prescription. I was the ONLY customer in the store at the time. After waiting patiently for a minute, I said politely, «excuse me… can I please pay for my items? I have to get to work.»
At that point, the pharmacists looked up and saw me. The one who helped me initially looked directly at me (presumably acknowledging my request)… and then they all looked down and went right back to their discussion.
After about another 30 seconds of being ignored again, I said «I really need to go. Can someone ring me up?» One of the pharmacists then reluctantly lumbered over, rang up my items, handed me my change with no receipt and walked away. I literally had to tear the receipt off the register printer myself.
I don’t care what you’re discussing, which I’m sure was important didactically and business-​wise, but obviously a non-​emergency, since it involved clarifying an instruction and/​or filling a prescription for someone who was not then present. The customer in front of you always comes first. Surely, you can muster enough courtesy to let me know that I am visible and to complete my transaction.
This particular staff needs some customer service training ASAP.

OMG !!! $ 127 co-​pay for an epipen … However, the pharmacist sensed my disgust with the co-​pay… Made a few phones and was able to lower the co-​pay to $ 27 dollars… SAY WHAT

The pharmacists get to know you and go the extra mile. As the name says, it’s a real community pharmacy.

I’ve been going to this pharmacy for 2 years and I highly suggest it for the Fort Greene Community! Fast Service, always call you back, and have a very friendly staff.

This is the best pharmacy I have ever been to. The pharmacists are fabulous, courteous and always looking to help. They are completely reliable and gracious. I have been going there for a couple of years now and would hate to have to go somewhere else.

Love this place. Switched to them from Target Pharmacy around the block. They are really nice, super helpful and the customers are just as friendly — must be from the good vibes from the people who work there… Great place for a quick stop in the the usual items you need like toilet paper, etc.

The pharmacists are always helpful and will take the time to explain a new medication. They also work hard to fix problems with insurance, etc. Prices on over the counter items are comparable to the big chains. They are an asset to the neighborhood.