Independent Pharmacy | Hollister, CA

Your Alternative to Chain Pharmacies in Hollister

Locally owned, personally run, and built around you

  • 581 McCray Street, Suite A, Hollister, CA 95023
  • Mon to Fri: 9 AM to 6 PM | Sat and Sun: Closed
  • (831) 664-1150 | Fax: (831) 664-1165

The Pharmacy That Actually Takes Time for You in Hollister, CA

At Alt Pharma, you get more than a prescription. You get a pharmacist with 40+ years of experience who listens, answers your questions, and reviews your medications with real attention. Located steps from Hazel Hawkins medical offices on McCray Street, filling your prescriptions after a doctor visit or lab work couldn't be easier.We're locally owned, rooted in this community, and proud to serve Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos, and Ridgemark. Whether you need consultations in English or Spanish, you'll always find genuine care and real conversations here, not automated phone trees or unfamiliar faces behind the counter.

Bilingual pharmacist consultation at Alt Pharma in Hollister CA

Bilingual care, right in your neighborhood

Consultations available in English and Spanish so nothing gets lost in translation when your health is on the line.

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Alt Pharma independent pharmacy in Hollister California

About Us

Alt Pharma on McCray Street, Hollister

Alt Pharma storefront on McCray Street Hollister CA

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Most Insurance Accepted

Locally Owned

Owned and operated by S. Ali Nowbar, R.Ph., MBA, J.D., a pharmacist with four decades of hands-on experience. He previously ran a pharmacy at this very address and built a reputation patients still remember. Now he's back, bringing that same dedication to Hollister and San Benito County.

Meet Your Pharmacist

Where Pharmacy Feels Personal Again

With over 40 years of pharmacy experience behind it, Alt Pharma brings clinical expertise, bilingual consultations, and genuine patient relationships to Hollister and San Benito County. No corporate scripts, no revolving staff, just a pharmacy built around the people who walk through its doors.

Alt Pharma was founded on a simple idea: your pharmacy should know who you are, not just your prescription number.

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Alt Pharma storefront at 581 McCray Street Hollister CA

Quick Rx App

Your Pharmacy in Your Pocket

Manage everything from your phone with the Quick Rx mobile app. Refill medications, transfer prescriptions, and schedule appointments. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Refill Requests

    Request a refill in seconds and avoid phone calls or long wait times.

  • Prescription Transfers

    Move prescriptions from another pharmacy with a quick, guided transfer request.

  • Dose Reminders

    Set personalized reminders that keep you consistent with your medication schedule.

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Quick Rx App

Skip the Phone Call, Open the App

The Quick Rx app puts your pharmacy on your phone. Refill prescriptions, transfer medications, and schedule appointments, all without waiting on hold. Download free on iOS and Android.

Refill and Transfer in Seconds

Set Custom Dose Reminders

HIPAA-Secured Information

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Quick Rx app prescription refill screen

One-Tap Refills

Select your medication, tap refill, and your prescription will be ready for pickup. No phone calls, no standing in line, no guesswork.

Quick Rx app secure messaging screen

Message Your Pharmacist Directly

Got a question about a side effect or a dosage change? Send a HIPAA-secure message through the app and get a response from your pharmacist without an extra trip to the pharmacy.

Certified, Compliant, and Trusted

Your health information and prescriptions are protected by the highest standards. Alt Pharma holds DEA certification, MTM certification, NCPDP membership, and full HIPAA compliance, so you can trust that your care meets every federal and state requirement.