A pharmacy that still knows you by name.

Free prescription delivery, no-cost blister packing, walk-in immunizations, and pharmacist-led home vaccine visits — expert pharmacy care from a team rooted in Logan/Fern Rock, Philadelphia.

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The Shop & Carry record · Logan/Fern Rock, Philadelphia

2015

Founded by Dr. Jittu George & Dr. John Raju

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Prescriptions hand-delivered, 350–400 daily

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Homebound patients served yearly

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Home vaccine doses given since 2021

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Patients using free blister packing

The care that chains can’t offer — brought right to your door.

We don’t charge patients anything more for a home vaccine visit than what their insurance already covers, and there’s never a cost to facilities. Physician-signed standing orders mean an entire building can typically be vaccinated in a single visit.

Request a Home Vaccine Visit

Reach out by phone, email, or the online form

Consent forms are sent ahead of time so visit day moves quickly.

We call back the same business day

Our team schedules directly with you, a facility contact, or a caregiver.

We come to you — no extra visit fee

Licensed, insured, background-checked staff administer flu, COVID-19, Shingrix, RSV, pneumococcal, MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis A/B, and more.

Four ways to start with Shop & Carry

Everyday pharmacy care and specialty programs, handled by pharmacists who take the time to explain them.

Refill & Transfer

Switch from CVS, Walgreens, or mail-order — call or email and we handle the paperwork, usually the same day.

HomeVax Direct

Pharmacist-led home vaccine visits for homebound patients, personal care homes, and assisted living communities.

Immunizations

Flu, COVID-19, Shingrix, RSV, and more — no appointment needed, most insurance $0, most visits take just minutes.

Facilities & LTC

On-site vaccine clinics, adherence packaging, and same-day delivery for personal care homes, assisted living, and employers.

Institutional care with a neighborhood touch.

Personal care homes, assisted living communities, home health and hospice agencies, and behavioral health practices partner with Shop & Carry Pharmacy LTC for adherence packaging, on-site clinics, and consultant pharmacist support.

On-site vaccine clinics
Free adherence blister packing
Same-day facility delivery
Consultant pharmacist support
LAI injectables, free of charge
MAT & Sublocade programs

Community trust, built one patient at a time

2025 Philadelphia Immunization Champion
Merrill Mittathany, PharmD

Dr. Mittathany was recognized as a 2025 Philadelphia Immunization Champion for his dedication to immunization and expanding vaccine access in the Philadelphia community.

As the clinical leader of HomeVax Direct, Dr. Mittathany oversees clinical operations and helps lead the delivery of pharmacist-administered vaccines directly to homebound patients and residents of personal care and assisted living communities throughout Philadelphia.

2025 Immunization Champion

Philadelphia recognition, Dr. Merrill Mittathany

Dr. Jittu George, PharmD

Founding partner for HomeVax Direct, 2021

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Founded in 2015, to serve the underserved

Shop & Carry Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy in the Logan/Fern Rock neighborhood of upper North Philadelphia, founded by Dr. John Raju and Dr. Jittu George with a mission to serve the underprivileged and underserved in our community. We believe meaningful patient engagement leads to better medication adherence — and better adherence leads to better outcomes.

Merrill Mittathany, PharmD

Director of Clinical Operations & Supervising Pharmacist HomeVax Direct

John Raju, PharmD

Owner & CEO

Jittu George, PharmD

Owner & Director of Pharmacy Services

Alvin John

Director of Community Outreach

Ready for pharmacy care that knows you?

Switching takes minutes — call or email with your prescription details, or your current pharmacy’s name and number, and we handle the rest. Free delivery starts on day one.

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