Othaya Chemist

Othaya Chemist is a large well known drugstore/pharmacy located in the heart of Nyeri Town. Being one of the old chemists founded in the Town over 10 years ago, this store has gained the trust of most of the residents of Nyeri Town. They open at exactly 8a.m thus provide a convenient quick stop before work in case one has a prescription needed to be filled in. Since it is located along Kimathi Street, it does not provide ample free parking space since it is along the busy road around the main stage so one has to pay the city council parking fee if you wish to park right outside the store. Othaya chemist has highly qualified medical personnel who are conveniently positioned all round their wide front desk therefore one does not have to queue in line to consult one pharmacist which is a plus since the store is ever flooded with customers especially on weekends and evenings. The great thing about this chemist is that it is always well stocked and their drugs sold at pocket friendly prices that are way less-priced than those of the other chemists within Nyeri Town. Since they are ever fully stocked with both generic and original drugs referrals to other phamarcies are quite rare. Since they provide medicine and medical products at customer friendly prices, they are always getting orders to supply numerous hospitals and dispensaries within Nyeri County. When one does not have a prescription they do a great history taking and truth be told everytime i go there i feel no difference between being diagnosed there and going to hospital, they actually are quite swift and do not delay consultation or keep one waiting which is common in hospitals. Many requests have been made however that they should consider expanding and open branches in surrounding towns of Mukurweini and Karatina since their loyal customers and people who depend on them as suppliers always have to travel all the way to Nyeri time in order to access their services.

Othaya Chemist is quite popular among locals due to their access and subsidized prices for all your pharmaceutical needs. The pharmacy is located along the road, where you can parallel park your car for 50KES to the County Government. The pharmacy is usually quite packed, with lots of people looking to refill their prescriptions here. The attendants are about five, with a guard at the entrance and one cashier. When it is packed, which is most afternoons, there is little room for discretion while talking to the pharmacist over the counter. The staff however are quite helpful and explain in detail about your prescription needs and requirements. The service is fast and within a maximum of 10 minutes you will be attended to and you can leave. They accept all types of payment and you are issued with a receipt. The pricing for medication is not exaggerated, as compared to other pharmacies, making it beloved amongst locals who loyally come to Othaya Chemist to fill up their prescription. I loved the service and customer care here and the guard, having worked there for a while is quite helpful as well. Their opening hours are Mon-Sat from 0800 hrs to 1730hrs. In case you need help administering any medication, they have a room and a nurse to aid one with that. They are well-stocked and will rarely refer you elsewhere. They have all their credentials and business licences on display for everyone to check as well.