LightHouse Pharmacy at 747 New York 27, Patchogue, New York.

I've been to this pharmacy many times, and have always had no trouble getting my controlled medication. They do verify it with my doctor, but in this day and age that is understandable, and all it takes is a quick phone call on their part. I also require a specific brand of blood pressure medicine, which they specially order for me ahead of time.

The staff is always friendly to me, and the pharmacists never hesitate to give me advice when I ask. Once or twice I've needed prior authorization, and they went above and beyond what most do to help me get it.

This pharmacy has an old-fashioned feel and a lot of neat things to buy that I never see anywhere else. Also, I've never waited more than 15 minutes.

I'll never go back to a chain pharmacy again, and out of all of the independent pharmacies I've been to, Lighthouse pharmacy is the best!!!