Community

Sam and his staff are the best. Recently had a COBRA related issue and had to pay for meds while it was straightened out. Sam and his staff found every way to save me a ton of money. They are always friendly, helpful, and most importantly, knowledgeable about specialty medications. I recommend the highly!

I take a prescription antacid and Community has been filling it for a few years now. I’ve never had a problem or any kind of incident here getting my RX filled. A shout out to Emilio: he’s a consummate professional as well as a very cool dude. The rest of the staff is generally friendly and professional, as well.
Just a note: Community is primarily a pharmacy with very little else available as far as over-​the-​counter stuff. They have a few basics but if you’re looking for more than that, this isn’t the place. However, there are plenty of other places in the neighborhood where you can buy various and sundry items.

The Pharmacist Sam is so helpful! He always takes the time to go over all of my questions. The staff is very personable and it’s nice that they remember my name. Highly recommend this pharmacy to everyone!

Best Pharmacy in Hillcrest, if not all of San Diego. What use to be Bioscript, is now Walgreens and the only noticeable change, is that it moved a block up the street into a larger space.
The thing I appreciate the most is that this is a true pharmacy, not your normal ‘big –box drugstore’ with a pharmacy in the back. No, this is just a pharmacy, nothing else.
They are very professional at what they do, and at the same time are very personable.
They go out of their way to take care of you, as an individual, and a valued customer.

I have remained loyal to this pharmacy even on the rare occasion that it has cost me more to have a prescription filled. Why? Because they KNOW ME, my history, care about ME and treat me as a human being, more than I can say for some of the actual «doctors» I’ve visited.
I always tell people to come here when they need a good pharmacy with personalized attention. True, the hours are short at times, however as my lovely friend Holly B. Pointed out, they are still (technically) part of the Walgreens family of drug stores and you can have your prescription transferred in a pinch.
Trust me, they actually have empathy, greet you kindly, lend a listening ear when you need it and are NOT judgmental. They even offer community resources and support. For the chronically ill, they also offer delivery service, which is amazing!
Additionally, if you or anyone you love is HIV positive or has A.I.D.S., they offer many services to assist and are up to date on all the latest Meds and «cocktails».
I love this pharmacy, and will remain loyal as long as they maintain an intimate «small town» feel; they truly have heart!

I started using this pharmacy because it was 2 blocks away from where I lived and they were great — always quick to fill a prescription, short wait times, friendly and knowledgeable staff. I’ve since moved out of the neighborhood but I keep coming back because these days — they have something so few pharmacies have anymore — a personal touch.
They know my name. They know when I’ve changed my hair. Most importantly — they know me and what medications I’m taking. If a doctor prescribes something new because I’m sick, they’re going to know what I’m taking, what interactions that might have, and they’re going to look out for me. That’s something rare in this world and something worth continuing to drive to Hillcrest for. I don’t see myself using any other pharmacy any time soon and would recommend them to anyone!

Hidden gem of hillcrest. Great place to go for prescriptions. Staff are knowledgable and always eager to help. No waiting, no lines.

This is the best pharmacy in the world. The staff is knowledgable and precise. They always call me when my meds are ready for pick up and they always personalize every visit. I do have to say thanks to a former pharmacist, Melissa, who connected me with the right people (Franco, thank you for all u do!) in order to get my meds. Otherwise, I would have been paying hundreds of dollars for one bottle of pills.(or not getting them at all)
They all know me and never do I have to wait. You guys are the best and I do appreciate you!!!
Thank you so much for all your hard work!!!

I can’t recommend Community Pharmacy enough. The staff is warm, intelligent and supportive. They care about you personally. They are hyperaware of any possible side effects and problems that may result with the combination of medications you may be taking, and specialize in HIV/​AIDS issues. They even deliver your prescriptions to you and remind you when you need to reorder! This type of service is unheard of at any generic Rite Aid, CVS and Walgreens. (Tragically, they are now technically a Walgreen’s pharmacy — but in name only.)
[Due to drug profit wars between Walgreens and Anthem Blue Cross, my health insurance plan will no longer allow me to fulfill my prescriptions at Community. And that’s another reason for universal health care in the United States.]
Kudos to the staff of Community Pharmacy. Give them your patronage, if your health care provider will allow you to!

Need a pharmacy that follows up on every detail and let’s you know when all your Rx are ready for pick up? You have come to the right place. These people have been performing at or above my level of expectation for over a year now. I highly recommend them if you want personal assistance without all the big box drugstore waiting times.

Great service. Came here the other day because I was feeling a bit under the weather and was new to this place but they filled my prescription promptly. They have great parking and friendly service I will be back soon.

Despite the resent changes one thing remains the same, putting the customer first and providing excellent service!

Walgreens dropped my insurance policy on January 1, 2012. No longer can get any coverage at Walgreens. :-(I missed Ivy and Nick and the crew, but happily they’ve now moved to HIllcrest Pharmacy, three blocks West on University Avenue.

Community is a great pharmacy with a small town feel to it. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. Service is quick but even if you have to wait… the location makes for an easier wait. No parking problem!!! If you have the $ 20.00 a year Walgreens card wow you can save hundreds of dollars.

Love it here. «Community» like feeling and no BS service. Go here consistently and never had a problem. Not to mention the delicious AC during the warm days. The only bummer is the hours but because it is associated with Wal Greens you can call the 24hr drive thru down the street and have them switch your prescription over.

Since I wrote my initial review, this little pharmacy has been bought out by Walgreens, which worried be when I first heard about it. But I’m pleased to report that it got to keep its name, sorta («Community, a Walgreens Pharmacy»), and most importantly, the service is just as helpful, competent, and friendly as it ever was. Being part of the Walgreens chain means now you can order prescription refills through the Walgreens website, if you’re into that. Other than that, it still feels very much like an independent pharmacy – and I still recommend it highly.

Really awesome folks at this place. They remember my name, and even though they’re owned by Walgreen’s, it still feels like your friendly corner pharmacy. Kind of a bother sometimes to get into and out of the parking lot– it’s in the middle of congested Hillcrest, but it’s better than most of the huge pharmacies with big seas of surrounding parking lots.

I must say I have been back a few more times since I posted my last review. I must say they are nicer the more I go! I must have went on a bad day!

I’ve filled two prescriptions here so far. One was out of stock when I came in, so they ordered it for overnight delivery and had it ready for pickup the next afternoon. They asked me if I would like to consult with the pharmacist, which I did, and he was happy to answer my questions. I’ve left both times with a smile on my face.
I’ve never had to wait in a long line here, and the longest I’ve had to wait was about two minutes, when both people working the counter were helping other customers on the phone.

Although I don’t have to go in here very often, when I do the staff is always really nice. They always smile and they remember my name when I come to pick up a prescription.