# 986 Pharmacy — Full Business Information > An independent group of community pharmacies under 986 Degrees Corporation, serving communities across California and Nevada since 2014. ## About 986 Pharmacy 986 Pharmacy was established in 2014 as a group of independent pharmacy organizations under 986 Degrees Corporation. The first pharmacy location opened in 2015 in the city of La Verne, California. Since then, 986 Pharmacy has grown to include eight retail pharmacies in Southern California, four specialty pharmacies in Southern California, Nevada, and Texas, and an infusion pharmacy in Anaheim, CA (opened 2017). The company also has affiliated pharmacy partners. The name "986" is a nod to the healthy human body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit — a reminder of what the company is here for. Each pharmacy strives to serve its local community. Pharmacists have extensive clinical training, and staff always take the time to provide customized personal solutions. 986 Pharmacy treats every patient like family. ## Leadership Team ### Dr. Ken Thai — Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ken Thai co-founded 986 Pharmacy in July 2014. He earned his Doctoral degree from USC School of Pharmacy and completed his residency in community pharmacy practice. He has over 20 years of pharmacy experience in independent pharmacy, out-patient pharmacy, and long-term care. He is the immediate Past President of the California Pharmacists Association and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC School of Pharmacy and Western University of Health Sciences. ### Dr. Brian Garner — Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Brian Garner is the CFO and co-founder. He oversees accounting, financial planning, and analysis for 986 Degrees Corporation. A graduate of USC School of Pharmacy, he has spent 17+ years as a managing pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Claremont, CA. ### Sally Chan — Co-Founder, Vice President of Compliance Sally Chan oversees compliance within the company. She founded West Themis Law, A Professional Corporation, in 2008 and is the managing law partner. She earned her law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law. ### Dr. Henry Chang — Co-Founder Dr. Henry Chang earned his Doctoral degree from USC School of Pharmacy and has 20+ years of pharmacy experience. He has ownership in independent pharmacies specializing in retail and long-term care. ### Vijay Amarshi — Co-Founder Vijay Amarshi previously founded PCYNE, a digital marketing company providing information via digital signage to hospitals and schools. ## Services Offered ### Prescription Services - Prescription filling and refilling - Prescription transfers (call or visit any location) - Prescription label translations (multiple languages) ### Delivery - Free daily local delivery Monday through Saturday - Within each store's local service area - No delivery on Sundays ### Vaccinations - Walk-in or by-appointment immunizations - COVID-19 vaccines and boosters - Annual flu shots - Shingles vaccine - Pneumonia vaccine - Tdap vaccine - Other immunizations available ### Medication Management - Medication Therapy Management (MTM) — personal consultation with clinically-trained pharmacists - Medication Synchronization — coordinating all refills to a single pickup day ### Specialty Services (Select Locations) - Specialty medications - Infusion medication services - Compounding ### Additional Services - Medicare and Medicaid specialist care - Accepts most major insurance plans - Works with assisted living facilities and boarding care homes - 340B clinic partnerships - Multilingual staff support - Credit cards accepted ## Languages Spoken Staff members across locations speak: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Armenian, Russian, and other languages depending on location. Prescription label translations are available on request. ## Locations 986 Pharmacy has 40+ locations across California and Nevada, including: ### California Locations - La Verne (Flagship) - Alhambra (2 locations) - Arcadia (2 locations) - Baldwin Park - Crestline - El Monte - Garden Grove - Glendale - Hacienda Heights - Koreatown, Los Angeles (2 locations) - Lake Arrowhead - Long Beach - Monrovia - Monterey Park - North Hollywood - Pasadena - Rosemead (3 locations) - Rowland Heights - San Gabriel - Santa Ana - Santa Monica - Temple City - Van Nuys - Victorville - Westminster - Whittier - Wilmington - Anaheim (Infusion Pharmacy) ### Nevada Locations - Las Vegas (4 locations) ### Affiliated Pharmacies - El Monte Pharmacy - Illuminate Healthcare Inc - Kyoto Pharmacy - Hendricks Pharmacy - Royalty Pharmacy ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What services does 986 Pharmacy offer? At 986 Pharmacy we offer a full range of community pharmacy services: filling and refilling prescriptions, free daily local delivery (except Sundays), walk-in and by-appointment vaccinations, Medication Therapy Management, medication synchronization to reduce your pharmacy trips, and prescription label translations. Select locations also offer specialty medications, infusion services, and compounding. ### How do I find a 986 Pharmacy near me? We have 40+ locations across Southern California and Nevada. Visit https://www.986pharmacy.com/locations to search by city, name, or ZIP code. You can filter by Retail, Specialty, or Affiliated pharmacies and get directions with one click. ### What vaccines do you provide? Our pharmacists administer a wide range of vaccinations, including the annual flu shot, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, and more. Most locations accept walk-ins, but calling ahead is recommended during flu season. ### Do you offer free delivery? Yes — free daily local delivery Monday through Saturday from all retail locations. Deliveries are within each store's local service area. No delivery on Sundays. ### How do I transfer my prescription? Call or visit your local 986 Pharmacy and provide the name and phone number of your current pharmacy along with the medications you'd like to transfer. The team handles the rest — no paperwork required. ### Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid? Yes. We specialize in caring for Medicare and Medicaid patients and accept most major insurance plans. ### What languages does your staff speak? Our team members speak many languages including English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Armenian, and Russian. Prescription label translations are available on request. ### Are you hiring? Yes. We're currently hiring Clerks, Delivery Drivers, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Interns, and Externs. Visit https://www.986pharmacy.com/career to apply. ### How do I contact the corporate office? Email info@986pharmacy.com for non-prescription, non-urgent questions. For prescription-related questions, contact your local pharmacy directly via https://www.986pharmacy.com/locations. ### When was 986 Pharmacy founded? 986 Pharmacy was established in 2014 as a group of independent community pharmacies under 986 Degrees Corporation. The first store opened in 2015 in La Verne, CA. ## Contact Information - Corporate email: info@986pharmacy.com - Website: https://www.986pharmacy.com - Contact form: https://www.986pharmacy.com/contact-us - Careers: https://www.986pharmacy.com/career - Locations: https://www.986pharmacy.com/locations ## Legal - Privacy Practice: https://www.986pharmacy.com/privacy-practice - Patient Rights & Responsibilities: https://www.986pharmacy.com/patients-rights-responsibility - Terms and Conditions: https://www.986pharmacy.com/terms-and-conditions