STATEN ISLAND

The most “suburban” of the boroughs of New York City, Staten Island is home to nearly half a million New Yorkers. (http://www.city-data.com/city/Staten-Island-New-York.html) From the Staten Island Ferry, the “greenbelt” and “blue belt” park systems, Historic Richmond Town and The Staten Island Zoo, residents of Staten Island know it’s a great place to live. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staten_Island#Hospitals)

There are two hospitals in the borough for Staten Islanders to see to their health care needs: Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital.

Another way residents can take care of their health is with the BigAppleRx prescription discount card. For over a year, BigAppleRx, the City of New York’s official prescription discount card has been helping those residents of the great borough of Staten Island get discount prescription drugs at a New York City pharmacy conveniently located near them.

To find a pharmacy in Staten Island that’s affordable and works for you doesn’t have to be a challenge. And when it comes to choosing among the many pharmacies in New York, there are advantages to going to a local or neighborhood pharmacy. Having a familiar face help you is always pleasant, but someone who knows you, also knows your needs.

So when you’re looking for neighborhood pharmacies in Staten Island, from Walgreens, Rite Aid or CVS to local Staten Island Pharmacies like Delco Drugs in Todt Hill and Dongan Hill, you’re sure to find one just around the corner, because BigAppleRx is honored by hundreds of participating pharmacies in Staten Island. Simply use the BigAppleRx pharmacy locator to be directed to one of the many local pharmacies in Staten Island that honor the card. You can even compare prescription prices between the pharmacies.