Our story
Clinical help with a neighborhood rhythm.
United is an independent pharmacy with a local team, clear handoffs, and the services people usually have to chase across multiple stops. The goal is simple: keep routine care practical and keep harder pharmacy problems from turning into a project.
1984
United Pharmacy opens at 1129 S Robertson.
1991
Patient profile and refill support expanded for neighborhood families.
1994
Fred Pourmorady joins as lead pharmacist.
2003
Local delivery service launches.
2014
30-year anniversary. Storefront renovated.
2022
Same-day delivery window expanded citywide.
2026
Still here. Still independent.
The people
The local team that keeps the counter moving.
Farid "Fred" Pourmorady
Lead pharmacist. 30 years at United.
Charmaine Okafor
Insurance navigator and front-counter troubleshooter.
Cynthia Alvarez
Coordinates intake, refills, and pickup handoffs.
Jose Mendez
Coordinates local delivery across nearby neighborhoods.
What we believe
Three things we won’t compromise on.
01
Be direct about coverage.
We explain what your plan covers, what it doesn’t, and whether a discount card or cash price may be the better fit.
02
Keep one clear profile.
We keep medications, allergies, and prescribers in view before we fill a new request.
03
Make the handoff clean.
Refills, transfers, delivery questions, and special orders should not live in separate silos. If a cash price is cheaper than your insurance copay, we'll tell you.