Walk in.
We'll take it from here.
Woodhaven Chemist is an independently owned pharmacy on Jamaica Avenue — vaccines, point-of-care testing, and pharmacist-prescribed birth control, no doctor's appointment required.
- Status
- Open Today
- Today's hours
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Pharmacy
- (718) 441-7111
- Delivery
- Free, same-day local
Independently Owned
No corporate script — one counter, one team, one neighborhood. Se habla español.
No-Appointment Birth Control
Pharmacist-prescribed contraception at the counter — no doctor's visit required.
Free Local Delivery
Same-day delivery across Woodhaven, Richmond Hill & Ozone Park.
Most Insurance Accepted
Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and major commercial plans.
Beyond the pickup window
Immunizations & Vaccines
Flu, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines — most walk-in, same day. Ask us about other vaccinations we offer.
Learn more →Birth Control Without an Appointment
New York allows pharmacists to prescribe hormonal birth control directly — no doctor's referral needed.
Learn more →Point-of-Care Testing
Blood pressure, glucose, A1C, strep, and flu screening while you wait at the counter.
Learn more →Medication Packing & Sync
One monthly pickup instead of five, sorted by day and dose in tear-off blister cards.
Learn more →Isaac Matatov, PharmD
"A lot of care doesn't need a doctor's appointment — it needs a pharmacist who's paying attention and a counter you can walk up to."
Isaac opened Woodhaven Chemist in January 2019 after many years working at a chain pharmacy, wanting a pharmacy where a flu shot, a blood pressure check, or a birth control prescription didn't mean long wait times and lines, and where booking ahead is always an option when an appointment makes things easier. Today it takes the whole team: pharmacists, technicians, and front-counter staff who look out for each other so you get the same care no matter who's behind the counter.
What our customers say
“My go to pharmacy for any needs! very helpful and kind staff, They also speak spanish if needed which i found awesome. i personally think its the absolute best in woodhaven for sure”
“Been going to this pharmacy since the day it open I've never had issues with my medication and the people are very pleasant he is very knowledgeable when you ask him questions I highly recommended them”
“I am switching from Rite Aid Pharmacy to here! Way faster and friendlier service. Also, this was the only place between 89th St and 86th St that actually offered walk-in vaccinations as was advertised on-line, unlike the others”
Notes from behind the counter
The Case for Medication Synchronization
If you take more than two maintenance medications, you're probably making more pharmacy trips than you need to.
Read the note →Five Questions to Ask Before You Travel With Medication
A little preparation avoids most of the trouble that comes up at security lines, border crossings, and unfamiliar pharmacies.
Read the note →Need a refill before you run out?
Send it in now — we'll have it ready for pickup or on the delivery van.