Melbran Pharmacy

A century-old corner shop a few blocks north of 165th Street, Melbran Pharmacy has evolved into more than a corner drugstore. Its aisles shelter everything from prescription specialties to seasonal allergy aids. They still stock basics, but walk toward the back and you’ll find flu shots or travel meds on short notice. Across Washington Heights, fewer storefronts keep this mix of convenience and care.

At 605 W 168th St—the brick strip between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue—the counters show how a neighborhood adapts. Prescriptions are filled the same day more often than not. They also maintain supplies tied to local needs: pediatric vitamins, diabetic test strips, even a rotating choice of over-the-counter cough remedies. When influenza season arrives, they open flu-shot clinics in the vestibule every weekend.

If directions are more pressing than small talk, tap the map here: find the turn-by-turn route. The discreet peach-yellow fascia helps the place stand out once you’re on foot. Others charge for accessibility; Melbran Pharmacy hands out bags without an extra step. Reach the front counter quickly by calling (212) 568-1300.