Hampton Liggett Drugs

12/05/2021

To our loyal customers,
It is with bittersweet feelings, that I am announcing the closure of Hampton Liggett Drugs after 54 years, the last 35 of which, I have been an owner.All your pharmacy records have been moved to Rite Aid, located at 50 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. As I will be eligible to start Medicare on my next birthday, I felt that the time was rapidly approaching for me to start the next phase of my life. It was my hope to keep Hampton Liggett Drugs independent, but these are extremely difficult times for privately owned pharmacies and I needed to make sure that you would be taken care of by a company that is on stable footing and well equipped to deal with today's challenges. I feel that Rite Aid can fulfill my hopes in that regard.

There are way too many people to thank individually, so I will break it down into groups. First, to my family, led by my wife, Judy, and my kids, who have been so supportive and understanding, knowing that I could not always physically be there for every event. Second, I would like to thank my staff, former and present, including James and Maureen and my former partner and mentor, Mark Janis. Many have moved on to successful careers and some have been with me for my entire time at Liggetts. Those who have stayed to the end, I can not thank you enough for your loyalty. Lastly, but certainly just as important, you, our customers. When I started 35 years ago, you immediately made me feel welcome. It has been my pleasure to have gotten to know so many of you, not just professionally, but more importantly, on a personal level. I feel we have served the community well and you have certainly reciprocated. I hope that in the future, our paths may cross again, perhaps just in passing or on a golf course.

Stay healthy,

Mark Hertz

p.s. The above had been written a few days before the actual closing. Since then, the outpouring of support has been incredible and something I will never forget. For the few who expressed disappointment, I get it. If it was up to me, I would have given everybody some notice, but contractually, I didn't have the option. I hope you understand.

05/17/2021

Chalk this up to the category of "better late than never". We have received a shipment of the 2 shot Moderna vaccine and will now begin making appointments for anyone interested. There is No Cost for the vaccine. If interested, please call (631) 728-4030 or email us at hamptonliggett@gmail.com.

03/08/2021

A large majority of American adults prefer to get their prescription drugs from a local pharmacist instead of a mail order service, mainly because of the personal relationship, according to a new national survey released by NCPA. “Most Americans clearly are not willing to substitute personal care ...

02/08/2021

Americans think large enterprises are invariably more efficient. They aren’t.

01/09/2021

The pharmacies never closed.

Early in the pandemic, when the state's PAUSE order was being executed, state hospitals put off any elective surgeries and many doctor's offices were closed to in-patient visits.
However, independent pharmacies across New York largely remained open, ensuring that residents could still access essential, sometimes life-saving medications.
"We stayed open and were always there for the community," said Thomas D'Angelo, President of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY). "That shows you the type of access pharmacies provide."
The not-for-profit organization, founded in 1879, bills itself the largest pharmacy association in New York State and advocates for the interests of 7,000 independent pharmacists.

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11/23/2020

We at Liggett Drugs would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Thanksgiving, however you may be celebrating. Despite the challenges this year has presented, we remain thankful for so much, including having such a wonderful and loyal customer base.
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and have regular hours the rest of the holiday weekend. Stay safe and have a Great Holiday!

10/25/2020

It is the time of year to pick a Medicare Part D prescription plan. We have a tool on our website at www.hamptonliggettdrugs.com, at the top of the page, which allows you to see the plans that are available and to compare them based on costs and the medications you regularly use. Feel free to call if you have any questions.

39 4 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 · Phone: 631-728-4030 · Fax: 631-728-0627 · Mon-Fri: 9a.m.-6p.m. · Sat & Sun: 9a.m.-5p.m

10/12/2020

Founder Women Pharmacist Day was founded by the Pharmacist Moms Group. The Pharmacist Moms Group was started in 2017 by Dr. Suzanne Soliman to help support, offer resources and provided a professional network for pharmacist moms. In just two years, the group has grown to 25,000+....

09/15/2020

The Missouri Pharmacy Association has been working for years to sound the alarm on the harmful effects that PBMs are having on patients across the state.

08/31/2020

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A leaked email from a CVS district leader told staff to not inform patients that their prescriptions were filled by someone who tested positive for COVID-19. CVS spokesperson Michael DeAngelis told Business Insider, "It is not our policy to prohibit our pharmacies from informing patients if their pr...

08/28/2020

AUG 26, 2020 - Oklahomans are concerned about the cost of prescription drugs. They should be. Total spending reached an eye-popping $335 billion in 2018, an all-time high. Now, as the pandemic leaves millions without jobs or health care, it’s more important than ever to tackle the problem. Pharmac...