Prescription medication can be one of the most challenging aspects of managing your healthcare. At Boston Medical Center, our pharmacy team is here to help. Every time you fill a prescription with us, our pharmacy will review your information to ensure the medication is appropriate and interacts safely with any other medications you may be taking.
Across the hospital, BMC pharmacists not only support those who are hospitalized, having treatments and procedures, and are getting ready to go home, but we also have retail and specialty pharmacies and a mail order service. We also offer pharmacist consultations in many of our clinics so you can have your questions answered during your doctor's appointments.
At BMC, we recognize that many patients worry about the cost of filling their pharmacy prescriptions. We are committed to helping each patient access the resources they need to pay for medication so their conditions can be treated. In addition, we can help patients with their insurance and connect them to our patient financial services team who can help them sign up for Medicaid, if necessary.
Retail Pharmacies
There are four retail pharmacies located on the BMC campus: Crosstown Center, Preston Building, Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center, and Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center. These pharmacies can fill prescriptions from your providers at BMC. At the Shapiro pharmacy, you can also transfer prescriptions from a different pharmacy to BMC so that all of your medications are filled at one location.
"I receive excellent service at your pharmacy. I'm greeted with a friendly smile, service is courteous, and I am contacted when I need to refill my prescription and when it's ready to pick up. I haven't seen this level of efficiency elsewhere."
~ Leslie
Contact Us
Crosstown Center Pharmacy
Crosstown Center 617.638.8220
Fax: 617.638.8221
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Preston Building Pharmacy
Preston Family Building 617.638.8130
Fax: 617.638.8125
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center Pharmacy
Shapiro Center 617.414.4880
Fax: 617.414.4863
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center Pharmacy
Yawkey Center 617.414.4883
Fax: 617.414.6628
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Specialty Pharmacy
Moakley Building 617.638.6770
Fax: 617.638.6745
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Programs and Services
Specialty Pharmacy
Specialty medications are those that cannot be filled through a traditional pharmacy like CVS or Walgreens. To support you with these prescriptions, BMC has a specialty pharmacy on campus. This is a benefit to you because:
- You can pick up your medication when you are on campus (or have it delivered to you at the doctor's office or mailed to you)
- BMC can manage all of your prescriptions, not just specialty ones, so we can ensure you are taking everything correctly and getting the refills you need when you need them
- You can connect with a specialty pharmacist to ask questions and receive advice about your medication
- Depending on your diagnosis, you may be assigned a specialty pharmacy liaison who will be your 1:1 support as you manage these medications
Mail Order Prescription Services
Often, people are prescribed medications that they will take for a long time. When this happens, receiving your medications at home by mail is a convenient way to make sure you don't run out, and it saves you from making a trip to the pharmacy. With Cornerstone Health Solutions, you will pay your normal insurance copayment for the medicine, and there is no charge for mailing it to you.
If you are interested in enrolling in the mail order program our mail order service, which is called Cornerstone Health Solutions, at 781.805.8220.
Online Refills
Now, you can monitor your Cornerstone Pharmacy prescriptions and order refills through our secure online portal. Simply refill and create an account! You can see your prescriptions online, or download the app for Android or iOS on your smartphone.
Multi Med Packaging
Many times, people find themselves taking more than one medicine at a time. It can be hard to manage numerous pill bottles and remember if a certain medicine has been taken at a certain time of day. To avoid you having to sort through medications and remember if you have taken them or not, our pharmacists in the Yawkey Pharmacy are able to package multiple medications together so that you are sure to take the right medications at the right time of day.
To find out if multi-med packaging is right for you, please call 617.414.0571 or email med.adherencepack@bmc.org.
My Medicine Health
People managing many medications can benefit from a dedicated pharmacy contact to help manage prescriptions. For eligible patients, My Medicine Health offers a direct phone number to an assigned pharmacist for one-to-one service, assistance handling insurance issues, monthly refill management, and convenient deliver options – either to your appointment in the clinic, or to your home.
To find out if you are eligible, talk to a pharmacy representative in the Yawkey Pharmacy, located in the Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center at 850 Harrison Ave, call 617.414.0550, or email mymedicinehealth@bmc.org.
Anticoagulation Clinic
The BMC Anticoagulation Clinic operates Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Preston 4.
Clinic walk-in hours for established patients to receive point-of-care INR testing:
- Monday – Thursday, 8 – 11:45 a.m.; 1 – 3:45 p.m.
- Friday, 8 – 11:45 a.m.
New patients must have a scheduled appointment and cannot use walk-in hours for establishing care.
Compounds
Sometimes, patients are prescribed either oral or topical medications that need to be compounded, or created, by mixing different medications together. For our patients' convenience, all three of our retail pharmacies offer simple compounding services.
For Individuals with Tuberculosis (TB)
We are proud to partner with the Department of Public Health and many area health centers to help patients with tuberculosis (TB) complete their course of treatment. When a diagnosis is made at a health center, BMC pharmacy fills the necessary prescriptions and the health center distributes them to the patient. BMC also connects the patient to a BMC pharmacist who connects regularly with the patient to answer questions, ensure medication is being taken, and help the patient have the best possible chance of curing the disease.
Our Team
Preston Building Pharmacy
![Jose Barria, RPH](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Large-DOB-Barria-Jose.jpg?itok=KC_24K-4)
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Jose Barria, RPH
Jose chose to follow a career within the pharmacy field due to his strong interest in chemistry and pharmacology. During his years as a chemistry and pharmacy student, he had the chance to interact with patients, know their treatments and assist them in becoming more compliant with their medication therapies. Working for BMC has been an extraordinary path in his career, helping him to develop his skills and advance in his profession, but more importantly assist him to provide a better quality of service to a special population that is always in need of support, care and empathy.
Man (Johnny) Lam, RPH
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Victoria Andino, CPhT
Vicky is committed in providing patients with excellent customer service by showing respect, patience, and empathy which are the keys in building trustworthy relationships, resulting in better patient care. That is her goal.
Carol Ma, PharmD
Dinh Nguyen, PharmD
Maryam Ebrahimi-Daryani, PharmD
Nancy Nguyen, PharmD
Paula Kim, PharmD
Mandarr Brandi, CPhT
Patricia Ramos-Lazo, B.S Chem, M.S Chem.
Karlene Reid, RPhT
Tanasia Wade-Hicks, CPhT
Doris Johnson, CPhT
Gina Lee, PharmD, BCACP
Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center Pharmacy
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Kristopher Getzik, PharmD
Kris’s pharmacy career began 30 years ago when he started working as a delivery driver at his uncle’s independent community pharmacy. He was inspired to follow in his uncles footsteps and attend pharmacy school after witnessing the impact that the profession can have on a community. Kris has practiced at numerous retail pharmacies throughout the Boston area. He came to Boston Medical Center in 2017, and has been serving as the pharmacy manager at Shapiro Outpatient Pharmacy. He also manages the Employee Pharmacy Services Team. Kris believes in providing an excellent patient experience by leading and developing a high performing team focused on positive patient interactions.
Vipin Tailor, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager![Vipin Tailor, PharmD](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Vipin%20Tailor_185_2x3.jpg?itok=x04m0rGJ)
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Vipin Tailor, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager
As a Pharmacy Manager and proud graduate of MCPHS - Boston, Vipin's passion for patient care is the driving force behind his professional endeavors. With a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and a commitment to holistic healthcare, he ensures that every patient receives personalized attention and optimal medication therapy outcomes. Drawing on his education and experience, Vipin implements innovative strategies to enhance patient safety, medication adherence, and overall well-being. Through compassionate communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, he continuously advocates for the highest standards of pharmaceutical care, enriching the lives of those he serves.