About Starside Drugs

About Starside Drugs

Your neighborhood pharmacy since 1981
Peter Koo

The legacy of Starside Drugs (On Ning Pharmacy)

In July 1980, a pharmacist founded Starside Drugs on Main Street in Flushing, New York, to provide pharmacy services to the community. After graduating from medical school, Peter Koo worked part-time as a pharmacist at Starside Drugs while working at a hospital. In 1991, Mr. Koo took over Starside Drugs and gave it the Chinese name On Ning Pharmacy.

Under Mr. Koo's leadership, On Ning Pharmacy grew rapidly, opening several locations beyond the original Main Street store and serving the heart of Flushing. Its services expanded from prescriptions and OTC products to medical equipment, health products, and other convenient services.

Mr. Koo actively contributed to community development and public service. His work for Flushing's Chinese community earned broad support and led to his election to the New York City Council, where he represented the area.

Today, On Ning Pharmacy is known as Starside Drugs. We continue to operate with integrity, move forward with the times, and provide the community with better pharmacy services.

Fair and trustworthy

Why choose Starside Drugs

01

Nearly 40 years of history

We have earned our reputation over four decades and serve customers across the United States. We never compromise product quality because of price, refuse customers because of insurance, or engage in insurance fraud that could put customer benefits at risk.

02

Professional pharmacists and assistants

Our rigorous hiring and training standards help us build a professional pharmacy team focused on medication safety.

03

Advanced technology

We were among the first Chinese pharmacies to use computerized processing and review systems and among the earliest retail pharmacies in the United States to use automated dispensing equipment. We continue to use technology to support medication safety.

Our history

Our history

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Customer reviews

I have filled prescriptions at On Ning Pharmacy for more than 20 years, and my whole family comes here. The pharmacists and staff are friendly, the products are dependable, and the selection is extensive. I regularly recommend the pharmacy to friends and family.

Ms. Peng

As a family physician, I have worked with On Ning Pharmacy for many years. Its prescription inventory is comprehensive, including medications that many other pharmacies do not regularly stock, and prescriptions are filled promptly. The pharmacy works with patients across many insurance plans, which makes it a dependable partner.

Dr. Zhao, Internal Medicine

I started getting medications and nutrition products from On Ning Pharmacy while I was pregnant. Later I used WIC benefits there for formula and nutrition products. My child is now healthy and over three years old, and I hope the pharmacy continues expanding its baby and family selection.

Duoduo's mother