Harpell's Ditmars Pharmacy
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Prescriptions still move on paper in some corners of the city, and one of those corners is Harpell’s Ditmars Pharmacy. A small-business holdout on 31st Street, it handles everything from refills to flu shots without the fluorescent glow of a chain. Astoria’s sidewalks are narrow here, but the block between 23rd and 25th Avenues has managed to keep a few storefronts that feel like they’ve been around longer than the condos sprouting up around them. The address—23-25 31st St, Astoria, NY 11105—is easy to miss if you’re hurrying, though regulars know to slow down when they spot the awning. Over-the-counter meds, diabetic supplies, and basic first-aid items share shelf space with the kind of neighborhood gossip that never makes it into a corporate script. When you need to confirm hours or ask if a prescription’s ready, dial (718) 278-5454; the same number works for questions about delivery or vaccine appointments. For directions, the map here will drop you right at the door. It’s the sort of place where the pharmacist remembers your kid’s allergies, even if the sign outside doesn’t say so.
