About Us

About Alt Pharma

A Pharmacist Who Came Back for Hollister

Alt Pharma is owned and operated by S. Ali Nowbar, R.Ph., MBA, J.D., a pharmacist with over four decades of experience serving patients across California.

40+ Years

40+ Years

Licensed pharmacist since 1986

English & Spanish

English & Spanish

Bilingual consultations available.

  • B.S. in Pharmacy and MBA from the University of Washington
  • J.D. with Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Willamette University College of Law
  • Certified Immunization Pharmacist (CIP) and MTM Certified
  • California Pharmacists Association member since 2002, California State Bar member since 1995
S. Ali Nowbar, R.Ph., owner and pharmacist at Alt Pharma in Hollister CA
Pharmacist providing personal care at Alt Pharma Hollister

Why Alt Pharma

What Makes Us Different

Long lines, strangers behind the counter, and pharmacists too rushed to talk. Sound familiar? Alt Pharma is the independent pharmacy in Hollister, CA, built to be the opposite of all that. No corporate red tape, no automated systems. Just a pharmacist who shows up for you every single day.

1

Same Pharmacist, Every Visit

Ali Nowbar, R.Ph., is not a rotating face. With 40+ years in pharmacy, he's here daily, personally reviewing your prescriptions and answering your questions.

2

English and Spanish Consultations

Over 41% of Hollister households speak Spanish at home. At Alt Pharma, you can discuss your medications in the language you're most comfortable with.

3

Fill Prescriptions on the Way Out

We're roughly 200 feet from Hazel Hawkins medical offices and McCray Laboratory. See your doctor, get your labs, and pick up your medications all in one stop.

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Ready to transfer your Rx?

Give us a call: (831) 664-1150

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Pharmacy Hours

Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

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