Westview Pharmacy Celebrates 40 Years Serving North Tulsa Community

As many local pharmacies have closed their doors, one has stuck around for decades- leaving an imprint on a Tulsa community.

The owner of Westview Pharmacy says there was only one pharmacy in this area when they started, which was one reason he wanted to open a pharmacy in North Tulsa.

It's known as the pharmacy on the hill.

Westview Pharmacy sits on the corner of 36th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

"I live in the neighborhood and it's a monumental place to go to for health care and pharmacy needs," Gary Morton said. 

Gary Morton has come here all his life and says it's never a dull moment when he stops by.

"This is where to come to see Mr. Bobby. He's a great man," Morton said. 

Chief pharmacist and owner Dr. Bobby Woodard tells me he's been blessed to be in the North Tulsa community for 40 years.

"We’re just ecstatic and glad to still be here," Woodard said. 

While this started out as Westview Pharmacy, 40 years later it’s a thriving medical center with pediatric and primary care, counseling services, physical therapy and more.

Bobby says the goal of the pharmacy was to be a one-stop shop for the community because there was and still is a great need for basic health care services in North Tulsa.

"It started back in 1984. It was the dream of Dr. Lawrence Reid to have a medical clinic in North Tulsa to provide medical services, dental services, and pharmacy services. He had a great idea of getting six people together," Woodard said. 

Out of those six doctors, he is one of two remaining.

"It's been a labor of love. I love what I do for a living. I wake up every morning, enthusiastic, and ready to go to work," Woodard said. 

Bobby cares about his patients so much that he makes home deliveries to those who can't get out and pick up their prescriptions.

"A lot of the patients know me personally and I just like to go out and interact and visit with them and make sure they're OK and happy with our services," Woodard said. 

A happiness that continues a legacy of black-owned business in this community.

"This means a lot to everyone who grew up here," Morton said. 

40 years later Bobby is still here impacting lives one prescription at a time.