Greenside Gems : The Greenside Pharmacy

Catherine Nixon : communication@gra.org.za

Greenside Pharmacy is a community pharmacy that still has the personal touch of the traditional pharmacy of yesteryear. It was established in 1965, and Head Pharmacist Bilal Takolia took over the practice in 2008. They have five staff members and a locum pharmacist.

Bilal is a familiar and welcome face to many Greensiders. I popped in there before writing up this article to take some photos of him and other staff members. He was attentively helping a regular customer who was in some distress, whilst another regular was asking for advice on a totally non-medical topic. That’s the personal touch – Bilal and his team are an integral part of our suburb and we are spoilt by the empathy and attention to detail that Greenside Pharmacy offers up as their standard. Little (but big impact) things make such a difference to your experience – like hand disinfectant for customers to use, water to take your tablets, and a reliable delivery service. Even if you go inside with the winter flu, you will come outside with a smile after your experience there.

110 Greenway Avenue, Greenside
Tel: 011 646 8338/9
www.greensidepharmacy.co.za
For orders and prescriptions
orders@greensidepharmacy.co.za
For information
ask@greensidepharmacy.co.za
Operating hours
8:30-18:00 (Mon-Fri)
8:30-13:00 (Sat)