When a student is seen by a Student Health Center (SHC) medical provider, they may be prescribed a medication. This prescription may be filled at our onsite dispensary, at nonprofit rates. Our onsite dispensary is limited to commonly used medications and medical supplies that can be acquired at a cost savings to the student. The SHC does not bill insurance, and the student is responsible for the cost of the medication.
If the SHC does not have the prescribed medication, or the student prefers to take the prescription to a pharmacy off-campus and use their insurance, students have several nearby options. The SHC cannot dispense medications ordered by off-campus prescribers.
Mail Service Pharmacies provide home delivery for maintenance or ongoing medications. Maintenance medications are usually taken daily for diabetes, asthma, thyroid, contraception, or other conditions. Medicine like these can be delivered directly to your home or off campus, and you can get up to a 90-day supply. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to see how to get started with your insurance carrier’s Mail Service Pharmacy. Aetna Student Health members can visit CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy for further information and instructions.
Nearby Pharmacies and Prescription Delivery
Get prescriptions and more delivered from your local pharmacy to campus or your home, in days or even hours. Delivery options may vary depending on your location. If you are a student living on campus please call the mail center (619-260-2204) to inquire where your prescription should be delivered.
There are many delivery options for each pharmacy. Please have your ID, insurance card, and medication order ready when signing up for prescription delivery.
- CVS Pharmacy
- Ralphs Pharmacy
- Vons Pharmacy
- Walgreens
- All pharmacies
- Visit CVS.com to download the app and see what delivery options are available near you. If you are having trouble setting up your CVS account please call your nearest CVS pharmacy for assistance.
- On demand (same day) delivery cuts off at 4pm on the day you are ordering-you need to be in your dorm to sign for medication. Regular delivery cuts off at 4pm and will be delivered the next day.