Norton Sound Health Corporation operates two pharmacies; the Pharmacy department is headquartered in Nome at the Norton Sound Regional Hospital, and the Anikkan Inuit Iluaqutaat Sub-Regional Pharmacy opened in Unalakleet in 2016.
Nome Pharmacy
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Call: 907-443-3319
Fax: 907-443-2847
Unalakleet Pharmacy
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. for lunch each day
Call: 907-624-5423
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