Reading Hospital’s 5th Avenue Pharmacy has become the first pharmacy in the region to operate 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
The pharmacy on Tuesday began giving residents around-the-clock access to medications, pharmacist support, curbside pickup and essential health products whenever they are needed.
The pharmacy is open to everyone, not just Reading Hospital patients. It offers prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and basic first aid supplies.
According to officials from Tower Health, the extended pharmacy hours are intended to help patients start treatment sooner, reduce delays in care, and provide a convenient option when other pharmacies are closed, ensuring that patients can begin treatment immediately rather than waiting until the next business day for a pharmacy to open.
“Access to medications should never depend on the time of day,” Michael L. Stern, president and CEO of Tower Health, said in a statement announcing the expanded hours. “By opening the region’s only 24/7 pharmacy, we are making it easier for patients and families to get the medications and supplies they need without unnecessary delays. This service reflects our commitment to improving access to care and supporting the health of our community.”
In addition to prescription medications, the pharmacy offers a wide range of over-the-counter products, including pain relievers, cold and allergy medications, children’s medicines, cough and flu remedies, digestive health products, vitamins and supplements, thermometers, home health items, wound care supplies and other first aid essentials.
“We know health needs do not follow a schedule,” Stern said. “Whether someone needs an antibiotic after an emergency visit, medication for a child with a late-night fever, or a refill that cannot wait until morning, our team is here to help.
“We are proud to provide a service that gives our community reliable access to a pharmacist and the medications they need, whenever they need them.”
For more information about the pharmacy, visit towerhealth.org/rx247.