About Us
> Our history
> Our business today
Welcome to the Cincotta Chemist website. Just as in our store at Merrylands,
this website aims to provide value for money and true customer service,
that has seen us grow from small beginnings in 1951, to what locals
now call ‘an institution’ with more than 120 staff members.
Our customers travel near and far to gain the benefits they’ve
heard about…
• Expert health advice from experienced professionals
• Cheaper prices ‘They’re cheaper than anywhere else!’
• A huge range of products ‘It’s big, like a supermarket!’
• Superior service and advice from people who care ‘They
supply all my needs!’
At Cincotta Chemist you’ll receive a friendly welcome in many
languages. Our qualified pharmacists and trained staff are available
to discuss your medications and treatment and to help you achieve significant
savings on all your health needs.
Our History
Umberto Silvio Cincotta (became known as Albert) realised a lifelong dream
when he opened his pharmacy in the outer Sydney suburb of Merrylands
in December, 1951.
His motto was 'Famous for Value'. It was chosen to highlight his commitment
to moving with the times and providing value for money with outstanding
customer service.
Albert was one of the first chemists to provide prescriptions at affordable
prices, a benefit greatly appreciated by the young hard-working families
in Merrylands' early days. During the 1960s he recognised the need for
customers to obtain pharmaceuticals after normal business hours and
fought through the courts until he won the right to offer after hours
trading.
From those small beginnings Albert’s business has become an institution
known throughout western Sydney – no mean feat in an area that
has witnessed a huge population explosion and become home to people
from many different cultures. Customers travel from as far afield as
Armidale to Wollongong to enjoy the benefits of Cincotta Chemist’s
cheaper prices, great range and wonderful service. Now with the launching
of our website it will become even easier by saving you the need to
travel.
Our business today
Albert's motto 'Famous for Value' has stood the test of time and is
as true today as it was more than 50 years ago. We continue to offer
the lowest possible everyday prices on each and every product. In addition,
Cincotta Chemist has always been ‘Famous for Care’. Our
pharmacists and trained staff are always available to discuss your medications
and treatment. We have up to seven Pharmacists at any one time as well
as Naturopaths and Baby Clinic Nurses to cover any health care query
you may have.
The business that Albert founded is still going strong in the main
street of Merrylands. These days the shop sells a bigger range of products
than ever, occupies three shop fronts instead of one, and serves an
ever-expanding customer base which will now reach across Australia.
If you would like to join our customer focused team at Cincotta Chemist
please click on this link to view our current job
opportunities.
