3 Best Pharmacies in San Diego, CA

Have been coming here every month for a decade or more. Was tired of being treated like a potential criminal by the chain pharmacies simply because I had prescriptions for pain medicine (to treat a well-documented and expertly diagnosed condition). What a hassle it was to try to fill pain meds at CVS, Walgreens, etc. They won’t tell you on the phone whether they have the meds you need in stock, so you have to drive there to find out. And God forbid you have two RX on the same script, and they only have one of them in stock—there’s no way to fill one of the meds at one pharmacy and the other at another pharmacy. So many months I would end up spending hours driving sometimes to 5, 6, or more pharmacies all over town, just to find a place that had both of my prescriptions in stock. (And as noted, even then, the pharmacists may look at you suspiciously.) What a pain. Fortunately, I found Hillcrest Pharmacy, and everything has been 180 degrees different/better ever since. They always have my prescriptions in stock (or can get them within 24 hours). It’s a small outfit, so unlike a CVS, you actually get to know your pharmacists and assistants. They are nice. I’ve never been made to feel suspicious or bad because I have significant pain that is managed with medication. It’s been hassle free, and I gladly drive 15-20 miles (and past a hundred chain pharmacies) to go there and avoid the hassle. Bravo.

They have been my Pharmacy for 10 years and are by far much better than any of that big box pharmacies. Always fast always friendly always on time and a pure pleasure to do business with. I am not a paid Advertiser just a very happy customer.

Absolutely the best pharmacy that I have ever been acquainted with. Nicest people on the phone, good delivery drivers, all of my experiences with Hillcrest Pharmacy have been positive.

Thank you tremendously for making the antibiotics to save my daughter’s eye from a corneal ulcer. I don’t know what we would have done without you and Dr. Korn from Sharp! You both saved my teen daughter’s eye!.

I have been using University Compound for awhile now. The customer service has been excellent, and all meds delivered in a timely manner. Nothing but a great experience for sometime now.

Superb Pharmacy. Great to work with good follow through always get the scripts right. Good customer service. Highly recommend.