North Park has five pharmacy locations across 92104, with CVS Pharmacy on University Avenue near 30th Street carrying the largest patient volume in the ZIP. Chain and independent pharmacies along University Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard handle prescriptions, vaccinations, and over-the-counter needs across the neighborhood.
3029 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-849-5396
Verified3029 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-849-5396
Verified3151 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-283-7366
Verified4145 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
+1 619-284-3582
VerifiedCVS Pharmacy on University Avenue near 30th Street is the most centrally located pharmacy in 92104, sitting within walking distance of the North Park sign and the neighborhood's densest residential blocks. A second CVS location operates further east on University Avenue, giving the eastern side of the ZIP its own nearby option. Both locations stock standard prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, health and beauty products, and basic medical supplies.
For residents on the southern edge of North Park near El Cajon Boulevard, independent and smaller chain pharmacies along that corridor provide additional coverage. The neighborhood's five total pharmacy listings mean most 92104 addresses are within a 5-to-10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive of at least one pharmacy, though the concentration is heaviest along University Avenue between 30th Street and Texas Street.
No pharmacy inside North Park's 92104 ZIP operates 24 hours. CVS Pharmacy on University Avenue runs standard hours, and the neighborhood's independent pharmacies close by early evening. For late-night prescription needs, the closest 24-hour pharmacy options are CVS and Walgreens locations in Hillcrest, downtown, and along major corridors outside the neighborhood boundary.
If you anticipate needing a prescription filled after hours — post-surgery, after an ER visit, or during an illness that flares up overnight — ask your primary care doctor or the prescribing provider to send the prescription electronically to the nearest 24-hour location before the visit ends. Most pharmacies in San Diego's CVS and Walgreens networks allow you to transfer a prescription between locations by phone, so a script originally sent to a North Park pharmacy can be rerouted to a 24-hour store on the same call.
Drive-through pharmacy service is not available at the pharmacies along University Avenue in the heart of North Park — the urban commercial layout of the 30th Street and University corridor does not support drive-through lanes. The closest drive-through pharmacy options are at CVS and Walgreens locations further from the neighborhood center, typically along El Cajon Boulevard or in adjacent Hillcrest and Mission Hills where standalone pharmacy buildings have space for drive-up windows.
For North Park residents who need contactless or curbside pickup, some pharmacies offer a service where staff bring the filled prescription to your car in the parking lot by request. Call ahead to confirm availability. Prescription delivery — available through CVS's app-based program and third-party platforms — is another practical alternative for patients who cannot easily enter the store due to mobility issues or illness.
Yes. Most CVS and Walgreens locations in the San Diego area offer prescription delivery through their own apps and mail-order programs, and CVS Pharmacy on University Avenue is part of that network. CVS delivers prescriptions within one to two business days at no additional charge for most medications through its app-based delivery service, with same-day delivery available in some areas for a fee.
Third-party services like Amazon Pharmacy, Capsule, and Alto Pharmacy also deliver prescriptions to North Park addresses, often with same-day or next-day turnaround and insurance billing handled directly through the platform. Independent pharmacies in 92104 may offer local delivery for homebound patients or large monthly prescription orders — call the pharmacy directly to ask about delivery radius and any associated fees.
North Park does not have a dedicated compounding pharmacy inside 92104. Compounding pharmacies prepare custom-formulated medications — adjusted dosages, alternative delivery forms like creams or troches, and allergen-free formulations — that standard manufactured drugs do not provide. The closest compounding pharmacies are in Hillcrest and Mission Hills, where the broader medical corridor supports specialty pharmacy services alongside dermatology practices like MedDerm Dermatology that frequently prescribe compounded topical formulations.
If your doctor prescribes a compounded medication, the compounding pharmacy will typically coordinate directly with the prescribing provider on the exact formula and dosage. Most compounding prescriptions are not covered by standard insurance plans and are paid out of pocket, with costs varying widely depending on the ingredients, form, and quantity. Expect $30 to $150 per fill for common compounded medications like hormone replacement creams or custom-dose pediatric suspensions.
CVS Pharmacy on University Avenue administers vaccinations without a doctor's appointment — flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, shingles (Shingrix), pneumococcal, Tdap, and other standard immunizations are available during pharmacy hours. No appointment is required for most vaccines, though scheduling through the CVS app or website guarantees a specific time and reduces wait.
Perlman Clinic North Park and other primary care offices in 92104 also administer vaccinations during regular office visits, which is the better route for pediatric immunization schedules, travel vaccines that require a medical consultation, and patients who want their vaccination record maintained within their primary care chart. Most insurance plans cover recommended adult and childhood vaccines at no out-of-pocket cost under the Affordable Care Act's preventive care provision.
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