St. Mary’s Opens FIRST Community Pharmacy
St. Mary’s Healthcare was pleased to hold the grand opening of the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy this morning (3/21/22). Scott Bruce, St. Mary’s President and CEO, welcomed the community at the ribbon cutting as we improve access to prescription medications with a full-service Community Pharmacy at the St. Mary’s Rao Outpatient Pavilion, constructed alongside the St. Mary’s Amsterdam Family Health Center which was completed in Summer of 2021.
“The addition of the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy at our Rao Outpatient Pavilion in Amsterdam will enhance the patient experience, and is an investment in the future of healthcare in the Fulton/Montgomery County region, ” stated Scott Bruce, St. Mary’s Healthcare President and CEO. “The entire Rao expansion project was designed to create a seamless patient experience. After your outpatient testing or seeing your provider, you can stop at the pharmacy, and before you even leave the building you will have everything you need in a single visit.”
Conveniently located on the upper level of the Rao Outpatient Pavilion with a drive-thru option, the new pharmacy will be open weekdays, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. In addition to competitively priced prescription drugs with timely turnaround, the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy also stocks over-the-counter medications.
Along with fulfilling medication requests, the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy will also provide:
- Hassle free transfers from other pharmacies
- Automatic refills on maintenance medications
- Prescription alerts and reminders
- Comprehensive medication review appointments
- Quick and convenient refills
- Immunization history records and consults
- Drug Interaction screening
- Nutrition and supplemental recommendations
- Adherence consults – Pharmacists specialized in adherence consult on common high-risk conditions -blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes
The St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy is currently accepting most major insurances, with new plans being added daily. This location offers special convenience to patients with doctor’s appointments in the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, including patients from the St. Mary’s Amsterdam Family Health Center for Primary Care and Pediatrics, Urgent Care, and the St. Mary’s Tesiero Cancer Center, who can collect their prescriptions from the pharmacy before leaving the building. As mentioned, the design of the new pharmacy was created with convenience in mind for our patients and the community with walk-in access from inside the building, walk-up access through our dedicated pharmacy entrance and a drive-thru option to avoid ever leaving the comfort of your vehicle.
“From the most routine prescriptions to the more complex medications and pain management regimen – St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy will deliver exceptional service at a competitive price, with a level of patient care that’s second to none. Furthering the hometown feel, our pharmacy staff is always available to discuss medications and answer any questions patients might have so that they can achieve the best results from their treatment plan,” stated Firdous Qadir, Supervising Pharmacist at the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy.
The St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy offers two ways to order or transfer prescriptions:
- Speak with the St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy staff by phone at (518) 839-0601.
- Drop by in person.
The St. Mary’s Community Pharmacy is located inside the St. Mary’s Rao Outpatient Pavilion at 4950 State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY, and is staffed by credentialed pharmacists