Dougherty Pharmacy

09/29/2026

We realize it can be difficult to see our store front, especially the first time visiting our pharmacy, so we had Victory Sign, Inc. install this hanging sign. What's everyone think?

09/16/2026

We'd like to extend our gratitude to the legislators in Albany for working on the drug pricing transparency bill. We're in full support of this effort and appreciate their hard work. As always, we're here to help with your prescriptions and provide friendly, personal service. Thank you for being part of our community!

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2026/09/08/asm--john-mcdonald-pushes-for-greater-pharmaceutical-drug-price-transparency?fbclid=IwY2xjawUXYQRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTBWZnZuOGlIeWRHNEVHdWhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwyNTYyODEwNDA1NTgAAR7nVWi-xeBwD0xpP8sLnqGj4zLaiqu5TmArQBt1eF5D5XxVKJQ61nz6B4TJjw_aem_L-MhgzGgW6HCKydhwrZZdA

09/04/2026

To make things easy for everyone's busy lives we continue to offer walk in vaccinations anytime at our pharmacies. No appointments needed!

Flu shots are available and COVID shots should be in stock any day now.

09/03/2026

Dougherty Pharmacy is growing, and we need more help. We're hiring a full-time pharmacist who will split time between our Canastota and Hamilton stores.

Pharmacists, you know the drill. Not enough help, metrics on the wall, and every other Sunday and holiday on the schedule. We do it differently. We're closed Sundays and major holidays, and we staff with patient safety and employee well-being in mind to avoid being stretched too thin.

Small-town pharmacy, real support, patients who know your name.

If that sounds like the job you actually went to school for, we'd love to talk. Apply here or send us a message:
https://www.indeed.com/job/full-time-pharmacist-canastota-and-hamilton-ny-e0ad8180f069494d

And to our patients: if you know a great pharmacist, please share this post. Thank you!

08/30/2026

Unfortunately another small town is losing its pharmacy. This time in Hancock, New York. Meanwhile Governor Kathy Hochul is refusing to sign legislation that would help reimburse pharmacies fairly. The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York - PSSNY has been fighting for change for years. How many more towns have to lose their pharmacy before our government will take this issue seriously?

If you'd like to help do something about this please call Governor Kathy Hochul's office at 518-474-8390 and ask that she immediately sign Assembly bill A5882 that passed UNANIMOUSLY months ago. This bill would require PBMs, which profit BILLIONS every quarter, to fairly reimburse pharmacies so that we can hopefully stop the exodus of pharmacies from communities across NYS. Thank you for your support!

Walgreens to Close in Hancock on October 13

By Kristin Barron
Walgreens store and pharmacy in Hancock will close on October 13, 2026 according to an official statement emailed to the Herald by the Walgreens Communications Team.
Customers may continue to fill prescriptions at the location until the closing date, according to the statement, but after October 13, prescriptions will be automatically transferred to the Walgreens at 1934 State Route 52 in Liberty to ensure uninterrupted service.
“Patients who have relied on this location will also be eligible for free prescription delivery for 90 days following the store’s closure,” according to the statement which went on to say, “We recognize this change may be disruptive for residents who rely on this pharmacy, particularly for essential medications. Decisions to close a store are never made lightly, and we are committed to making the transition as seamless as possible. Additional assistance is available at walgreens.com/storelocator or by calling 1-800-WALGREENS.”
Staff at the store will be given opportunities to continue employment at other Walgreens locations, says the statement.
Local store representatives were unavailable for comment.
Plans for the store building in Hancock are unknown at this time.
The Hancock Walgreens opened in 2018, following a nationwide Walgreens acquisition and rebranding of Rite-Aid stores that took place throughout that year.
Walgreens was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for about $10 billion in 2025 and operates as a private company. Sycamore Partners broke up the former corporate Walgreens Boots Alliance into five separate companies.
According to USA Today, Walgeens’ store count has dropped 500 locations since its acquisition by Sycamore, decreasing to around 8,000 stores nationwide.

08/11/2026

Sadly, another independent pharmacy will soon be closing its doors. Governor Kathy Hochul could sign the PAPA bill, which passed the Assembly unanimously, to help slow these closures. Unfortunately, it’s sitting on her desk for weeks now unsigned!

https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A05882&term=&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Votes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3N4e3bWd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/08/2026

They’rrrrre Baaaaaack!
Come get your Dumpling on once again at Dougherty Pharmacy in Morrisville.

06/08/2026

Thank you Assemblyman Brian Miller (left), Assemblyman Joe Angelino (center), and Senator Joe Griffo (right) for getting our "PAPA" bill over the finish line Friday! It was a bit of a roller coaster and came down a little too close to the wire but also with the help of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York - PSSNY we got it done.

While there is still more work to do, this bill will help stabilize reimbursement to all pharmacies in NY. Pharmacies have to make the choice whether or not to fill far too many prescriptions at a loss than they should. As a result there have been a significant number of unnecessary store closures due to the actions of PBMs. These 3 legislators are on the side of their constituents in maintaining access to local close to home healthcare services their pharmacies provide.

We still need Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the bill but this was a major hurdle in the process that has us breathing a little easier now.

05/19/2026

A different brand this time...but we have some squishy dumplings at our Morrisville and Hamilton locations!

04/30/2026

Get your SQUISHY on at Dougherty Pharmacy in Morrisville and watch for the arrival of NEEDOHS coming soon!

03/26/2026

Easter Sunday is almost here! Check out our selection of Easter candy and gifts in Morrisville to supplement your Easter Bunny’s baskets.