Specialty Pharmacies
UC San Diego Health operates specialty pharmacies in Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa and La Jolla for patients with complex medication needs.
UC San Diego Health pharmacists offer the highest level of expertise for patients taking medications for rare or complex conditions.
Services
If you or a family member has a chronic or complex medical condition, you know how challenging it can be to follow your medication treatment plan and complete all the necessary forms. We can help with all aspects of medication management, including:
- Consults
- Financial assistance programs and help lowering drug costs
- Refills and mail delivery options
- Copayment information
- Insurance questions
- Special authorization requests required by insurance
- After-hours assistance: For urgent medication concerns, you can get 24-hour assistance from our clinical support staff toll-free at 855-388-8022.
Prescriptions Refills
To refill or renew your prescriptions, call our automated phone line at 619-543-6191 to fill your medications at one of our pharmacies.
Delivery
Request delivery of your medications by calling one of our pharmacies directly.
Specialty Pharmacy Hours and Locations
La Jolla Specialty Pharmacy
Moores Cancer Center, Suite 1-309
3855 Health Sciences Drive, San Diego
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., holidays 9 a.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed weekends
858-822-6088
Kearny Mesa Specialty Pharmacy
Suite C, 9610 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays
619-543-7453
Hillcrest Specialty Pharmacy
McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, Suite 1-601
4250 First Ave., San Diego
Monday– Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays
619-471-0230
24-Hour Assistance: 855-388-8022
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