Desai Chemist

Desai Chemist is tucked away in Shop No. 6 of Patel Bhavan. It’s right near the Sakbhaji Market in Amrut Nagar, so there is always a lot of noise and people carrying vegetables. Being on Udhna Road means there is a lot of dust and traffic, but that is just how Surat is. We've been here for a while. The shop is small and has those old wooden shelves. We try to keep things where we can find them. It's a busy spot because of the market. People stop in after they finish their grocery shopping. Sometimes they just want a quick thing for a headache or some band-aids. We don't have a big staff, just a couple of us working the counter and checking the stock. The floors get dirty fast with everyone coming in from the street, so we sweep a lot. It’s a practical kind of place. We don't do big advertisements or anything like that. People just know us from the neighborhood. It gets hot in the afternoons, but the fan keeps things moving. We deal with all sorts of people every day. Some are in a hurry, others want to chat for a bit. We just handle the prescriptions and make sure the labels are clear. It's a steady life here in Udhna. We keep the doors open and wait for the next person to come in. The building itself is quite old and familiar to everyone.