La Jolla's 92037 has 10 pharmacies including retail chains, independent operations, and a dedicated compounding pharmacy. Strive Compounding Pharmacy on Regents Road prepares custom prescriptions for hormone therapy, pain management, and specialty formulations, and retail locations along La Jolla Village Drive serve the UCSD corridor.
7301 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-246-6918
Verified8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Suite C225, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 619-270-8688
Verified4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-352-2242
Verified9850 Genesee Ave #160, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-622-1800
Verified8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-597-0108
Verified5495 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-456-4833
Verified7544 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-454-0932
Verified7525 Eads Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-551-8698
Verified8831 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 858-457-4480
Verified3855 Health Sciences Dr #1-309, San Diego, CA 92037
+1 858-822-6088
VerifiedLa Jolla does not currently have a 24-hour pharmacy within the 92037 ZIP code. The closest around-the-clock options are the CVS locations on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach and on Genesee Avenue in University City, both roughly 10 to 15 minutes from the village core depending on traffic.
For after-hours prescriptions filled within La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital’s inpatient pharmacy on Genesee Avenue dispenses medications for emergency and inpatient needs, but it does not serve walk-in retail customers. Patients with overnight medication needs should plan ahead by filling prescriptions during regular business hours at one of the 10 pharmacies in 92037 or use a mail-order pharmacy for maintenance medications.
A compounding pharmacy custom-mixes medications that aren’t available as standard commercial products—adjusting dosage forms (turning a pill into a liquid or topical cream), removing allergens (dye-free, gluten-free, preservative-free formulations), or combining multiple medications into a single preparation. This is useful for patients who can’t swallow pills, children who need flavored liquids, or anyone requiring a dose that the manufacturer doesn’t make.
Strive Compounding Pharmacy on Regents Road is La Jolla’s dedicated compounding operation, preparing custom prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy, dermatological compounds, veterinary medications, and pain-management creams. Compounding costs vary based on ingredients and complexity, and most insurance plans cover compounded medications when a physician documents medical necessity. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens do very limited compounding, so prescriptions requiring custom formulation almost always route to a specialty pharmacy like Strive.
UCSD’s campus pharmacy at Student Health Services fills prescriptions for enrolled students at competitive prices, and the UC San Diego Health outpatient pharmacy at the Moores Cancer Center handles specialty and standard prescriptions for hospital patients and faculty. Both are on the Health Sciences campus.
Off campus, retail pharmacies cluster along La Jolla Village Drive near the shopping centers—CVS at La Jolla Village Square and Rite Aid near Renaissance Towne Centre are the closest chain options for students and employees heading home from campus. Strive Compounding Pharmacy on Regents Road is a short drive east for specialty prescriptions. CortexRx Pharmacy rounds out the independent options with a focus on personalized service and medication management.
The village core around Prospect Street and Girard Avenue does not have a major chain pharmacy within walking distance—the nearest CVS is on La Jolla Boulevard heading toward Bird Rock, and Rite Aid is east along La Jolla Village Drive near UTC. This gap means village residents typically drive five to seven minutes for prescription fills.
For patients who prefer independent pharmacies over chains, CortexRx Pharmacy provides a more personalized experience including medication reviews, adherence packaging, and delivery service to La Jolla addresses. Patients managing chronic conditions through a primary care provider in the village can also ask about electronic prescribing to a pharmacy closer to home or work, cutting out a separate trip.
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