Straight answers, no runaround
Practical guides to transfers, delivery, insurance and vaccinations — written by the pharmacists who answer these questions in person every day.
Meet Your Pharmacist: Dr. Shamuel (Sam) Borukhov, PharmD
Owner and supervising pharmacist Dr. Sam Borukhov, PharmD: 10+ years across retail, hospital and specialty pharmacy. Fluent in English and Russian.
Read the article →Pharmacy in Forest Hills, Queens (11375): Mega Health Rx on 108th Street
Where we are, our hours, what we offer, and why Forest Hills neighbors are moving their prescriptions from the Queens Boulevard chains.
Read the article →Pharmacy Near Rego Park, Queens (11374): Free Delivery and Fast Transfers
Rego Park neighbors: free same-day delivery to your door, walk-in vaccines on 108th Street, and a transfer from any Rego Park pharmacy in about a minute.
Read the article →Free Pharmacy Delivery in Forest Hills and Rego Park: How It Works
No minimum, no fee, no membership. How same-day prescription delivery works in 11375 and 11374, who can sign, and what we can bring.
Read the article →Pharmacy Open Sunday in Forest Hills and Rego Park
We are open Sundays 9 to 6. Here is how to plan weekend refills so you never run out, and what to do if you need something on a Saturday.
Read the article →Pharmacy Near Corona, Lefrak City and Elmhurst: Free Delivery from 108th Street
108th Street connects Forest Hills to Corona. Here is how we serve Corona, Lefrak City and Elmhurst with free delivery and walk-in care.
Read the article →How to Transfer Your Prescription from CVS, Walgreens or Duane Reade in Forest Hills and Rego Park
You don’t have to call CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade or your doctor. How the transfer works, whether your insurance still covers you, and how to avoid a gap.
Read the article →My Pharmacy Closed. What Happens to My Prescriptions?
When a pharmacy closes, your prescription file usually goes to another store you didn’t choose. How to find it and move it where you want.
Read the article →“It’s Out of Stock” Again? What to Do, and How We Keep Your Medication on the Shelf
Why pharmacies run out, what to do the same day, and how ordering ahead of your refill date keeps it from happening again.
Read the article →Shingles Vaccine in Forest Hills: Shingrix, Who Needs It and What It Costs
CDC recommends two doses of Shingrix for adults 50 and older. Who should get it, spacing between doses, side effects, and Medicare coverage.
Read the article →RSV Vaccine for Adults in Forest Hills and Rego Park: Who Qualifies
CDC recommends one RSV vaccine dose for everyone 75+ and adults 50–74 at higher risk. Who qualifies, timing, and what it costs.
Read the article →COVID-19 Vaccine and Rapid COVID Testing in Forest Hills (2026–2027)
The 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all adults. Timing, getting it with your flu shot, and rapid testing with results while you wait.
Read the article →Pneumonia Vaccine in Queens: Who Needs It and Where to Get It
Adults 50 and older are now recommended to get a pneumococcal vaccine. How to tell if you are already covered, and walk-ins on 108th Street.
Read the article →Tdap Vaccine in Forest Hills: For Adults, Pregnancy and New Grandparents
Tetanus and whooping cough protection: who needs Tdap, how often, why it matters around newborns, and walk-in shots on 108th Street.
Read the article →Free Blood Pressure Check in Forest Hills: No Appointment Needed
Walk in for a free blood pressure check any time we are open. What the numbers mean and how to get an accurate reading.
Read the article →Diabetic Supplies and Blood Sugar Testing in Forest Hills
Test strips, meters, lancets, pen needles and blood sugar screening, plus free delivery so you never run short.
Read the article →Medication Therapy Management: A Pharmacist Review of Everything You Take
Bring your bag of pill bottles. We check interactions, duplicates, side effects, timing and cost, then share anything important with your doctor.
Read the article →Where Can I Use My OTC Card in Queens? Using Your Benefit at Mega Health Rx
Many Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans include an allowance for over-the-counter items. What it covers, and using it on 108th Street.
Read the article →Medical Supplies in Forest Hills: Braces, Mobility Aids and Home Health Items
Braces, mobility aids, diabetic and wound care supplies, and help figuring out what insurance covers.
Read the article →Notary Public in Forest Hills: Walk In, No Appointment
Get documents notarized on the spot. What to bring, which documents a notary can handle, and when to see a lawyer instead.
Read the article →DMV Vision Test in Forest Hills: Pass Your License Eye Test Close to Home
Renewing your license or getting a learner permit? Get the vision test on 108th Street and skip a DMV visit.
Read the article →Money Orders and Bill Pay in Forest Hills
Money orders issued while you wait at a fair fee, and bill pay at the counter for utilities and household bills.
Read the article →A Pharmacy That Accepts Medicare in Forest Hills and Rego Park
We accept most Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans. Preferred vs. standard networks, the out-of-pocket cap, and free delivery for seniors.
Read the article →A Pharmacy That Takes Medicaid in Queens: Forest Hills, Rego Park and Corona
Most New York Medicaid members get pharmacy benefits through NYRx. What that means, what to bring, and how to transfer to us.
Read the article →Can I Use CVS Caremark, Express Scripts or OptumRx at a Local Pharmacy?
Caremark is not the same as a CVS store. How pharmacy benefit networks work, when mail order is required, and how to check your plan.
Read the article →How to Pay Less for Prescriptions in Queens: A Pharmacist’s Checklist
Generics, 90-day supplies, formulary swaps, copay programs, the Part D cap and cash prices: what actually lowers the bill.
Read the article →Filling Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound in Forest Hills
How to check availability, get insurance approval, store your pens, and get them delivered cold, free, anywhere in NYC.
Read the article →Your Prescription Needs Prior Authorization. Here’s What to Do.
What a prior authorization is, why refills get rejected, how long approval takes, and how we work it through with your doctor.
Read the article →Ran Out of Medication Before Your Doctor Renewed It? Your Options in New York
Emergency supplies, fast renewals, what to do on a weekend, and how automatic refills stop it from happening again.
Read the article →Managing an Aging Parent’s Medications in Queens: A Practical Guide
A practical guide for adult children: one medication list, one pharmacy, synced refills, pill organizers, delivery, and being able to talk to the pharmacist.
Read the article →Allergy Season in Queens: OTC Options a Pharmacist Recommends
Antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops and decongestants: what each does, who should avoid what, and when to see a doctor.
Read the article →Cold vs. Flu vs. COVID vs. RSV: How to Tell, and When to Get Tested
The symptoms overlap, so testing is the only way to know. How they differ, who should test early, and warning signs that need care.
Read the article →Forest Hills and Rego Park Health Resources: A Neighborhood Guide
Emergency and crisis numbers, the nearest hospital, help for seniors and caregivers, insurance counseling and prescription help, in one place.
Read the article →Medicare Part D Open Enrollment 2027: What Forest Hills Patients Need to Know
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. What changes for Part D in 2027, the four things to check before you renew, and how to compare plans properly.
Read the article →Flu Shots in Forest Hills: What to Know for the 2026–2027 Flu Season
When to get vaccinated, what changed in this year’s vaccine, the side effects that are normal, and answers to the questions we get asked at the counter.
Read the article →5 Reasons to Choose an Independent NYC Pharmacy (2026)
Shorter waits, real insurance advocacy, free same-day delivery, and a pharmacist who actually picks up the phone. Why New Yorkers are leaving the chains.
Read the article →GLP-1 Medications: Injections vs. Pills — What You Should Know
How Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound work, what the side effects are, and how the new oral option compares to the injection.
Read the article →How to Transfer a Prescription to a New Pharmacy in NYC
You do not have to call your old pharmacy, and you do not have to ask your doctor for a new prescription. Here is exactly how a transfer works.
Read the article →Free Prescription Delivery in NYC: How It Actually Works
What free pharmacy delivery in New York City involves, what it costs, how fast it is, and what happens with controlled medications.
Read the article →Walk-In Vaccinations in Forest Hills: Flu, COVID, Shingles, RSV and More
Which vaccines you can get at a pharmacy without an appointment, what insurance typically covers, and what to expect when you walk in.
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