I have a thing for small businesses. I believe that America was founded on small business and,…read morewhile corporations can be useful, they can't (and often won't) give you the kind of attention and service that the folks who run a small business can. After all, when you're employed by some faceless company in Chicago or somewhere, there's not a lot to connect you to your customers - they're just anonymous faces, and usually annoying ones at that. But small business employees treat you like you're somebody, because they know that every dollar you spend with them has a pipeline right to their checkbook. Years ago I made a conscious decision to support small, local businesses wherever I can, and they've never let me down. Mission Park Pharmacy is one of those businesses. It's an old-time pharmacy; been here since the early '60s when Loma Alta was still a developing neighborhood. The receptionists are nice - they treat you like a person, take time to talk with you, get to know your name, and greet you with it when you walk in. The general merchandise shelves can be a little sparse - don't go in thinking you're going to buy a case of Band-Aids to get you through the zombie holocaust, because they've probably only got 4 boxes. But they always have what I need, whether it's prescription medications (which I seem to be using at an alarming rate, these days) or sundries, and they also have a full rack of greeting cards, an assortment of stuffed animals, and a big wall of candy that would put most 7/11s to shame. I love this place. It's old-fashioned, in a good way. The people are nice, the prices are reasonable, and dammit, I'd rather see them get my insurance company's money than send it back East to CVS. They're very convenient if you're a Sharp Mission Park patient, as they're located in the Sharp complex. Keep in mind that they are open until 6PM on weekdays - which is great for when you've got to swing by after work - but not at all on weekends - which is bad if you didn't plan ahead.

You just can't beat the customer service that small business offer. I highly recommend this…read morepharmacy!

Amazing pharmacy with excellent service! Friendly behind-the-counter staff. Refills are…read moreautomatically filled without my having to call for them. Their delivery service is exemplary! I highly recommend this pharmacy. 100+++++ Sherry Stuurman

Working in healthcare I have to say that this pharmacy was very helpful. Andrea called another…read morefacility to get more information for a patients medications, explained thoroughly about certain medication and when changes took place. She offered very detailed imperative information. Impressed!

l have been going to San Marcos pharmacy for 8 years now. l have never experienced going to a…read morepharmacy where the pharmacist actually speaks to you and gives you extra information and knowledge along with your prescription. Anu is always so helpful, efficient and patient. Every time l have come into this pharmacy, l do not have to wait for Anu to look through 50 bags before she finds mine. As a customer, this is one of the things that l greatly appreciate when l come in. Anu has always been a very honest, helpful pharmacist. l am so glad a previous doctor of mine sent me to her.

I am HIGHLY recommending this pharmacy! Anu is BY FAR the Best Pharmacist I've ever encountered!…read moreShe knows everyone by name when you walk in, she is friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE. I hate to say this but I trust her advice and guidance more than I do many doctors I've had over the years. Her honesty and integrity are unmatched. The biggest difference between this pharmacy (Anu) and the CVS's or Walgreens is that I feel like a human being that is cared about, not a number in the masses that they could care less about. Thank you Anu!

What a nice family Pharmacy the Pharmacist Pete is soo friendly and knowledgeable, love also coming…read morehere for my UPS needs to when I have Amazon drop offs, love that it is near Harrahs as well.

I stopped using this pharmacy several years ago due to them ALWAYS being out of stock for multiple…read moremedications that I need. My regular pharmacy, that I now use, didn't carry one of my meds, so I thought I'd try Community Pharmacy once again. Big mistake. Not only are they out of my much needed new medication, they couldn't be bothered to call and let me know! I spent two weeks, thinking the delay was from waiting for approval from my insurance. NOPE, I had to call to find out they are out of stock once again, no estimated time of arrival - and they couldn't be bothered to call me! I always try to keep patronizing local businesses here, but I'll never give any business to this pharmacy ever again. Not worth the wasted time and inconvenience.

I cannot say enough good things about this pharmacy. Everyone there has been so knowledgeable and…read moreextremely helpful to me. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. Highly recommend.

This is the best pharmacy I have ever visited. My mother picks up her prescriptions from here, and…read morein the many years we have been going here, we have never had an issue. Very professional and helpful staff. 10 out of 10.

Absolutely best Pharmacist's I have ever worked with and so happy they are close to my home…read more Consistently helpful, friendly, upbeat happy ... they make me laugh when I feel horrible. Five stars aren't enough for these guys and their staff!

Great service! Peter the pharmacist helped us out after we forgot to refrigerate our medicine. Best…read morepharmacy service I've ever had.

I'm giving 5 stars because they really tried helping me out during a rx refill mix up. Had nothing…read moreto do with the pharmacy or the doctor office. It was due to the computer not understanding the order. I was switching to mail order but would be getting one more refill through Sav-On. The computer canceled it out so I was left without my prescription. Again, let me make this clear, it had NOTHING to do with the pharmacy. Once I was able to get a new rx from my doctor office, the drug was out and on back order. I was told to find a pharmacy that had it and they would transfer it. Which I did and they transferred right away. Only to find out my insurance wasn't contracted with the other pharmacy. Grrrrr So I talked to the pharmacist and she told me she would call to have the rx transferred back and continue to try and get the rx. Sooo, even though I am still unable to get my prescription, I felt that I was given as much help as possible and felt empathy from them due to my issue. I will continue to use them for one time refills or non mail order rx.

Lauren, Tuesday, and the team are fantastic. I have patronized this pharmacy for nearly three years…read moreand found them to be the most helpful, proactive, and compassionate. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a sincere and caring group to consider moving to Sav-on in Albertson's on Maron Rd. in Carlsbad.

This pharmacy is fantastic! The staff works incredibly well together, and every visit is met with…read morefriendly, upbeat service. Everyone always seems genuinely happy to help, which creates such a welcoming atmosphere. The pharmacy is consistently clean and well organized, and it's clear the team takes pride in both the store and the care they provide. Great customer service and a positive environment keep me coming back. Highly recommend!

Before making the switch to Village Pharmacy, I was a long time regular at another pharmacy in…read moretown, so I found no reason to switch. My wife had already made the switch to Village Pharmacy months (closer to a year before I did). All it took was a few mishaps at that old pharmacy to switch over to Village Pharmacy and funny thing is that one of the Pharmacy Techs from my old pharmacy also made the switch to VP. I'm going to date my self here. Village Pharmacy is my CHEERS, and I'm Sam Malone and it's like "Where Everyone knows my name." From day one, the Owner Badal always greeted me with a smile and a "Good day/ hello/ how was your day/ how is your day going!?" His staff is top notch from Carmelita to Ruchie to Manny and Victor (and everyone else that has worked there and is working there). I love how they greet me by name when I call and to me that goes a long way! I value the Village Pharmacy Staff...they have been such a great group of people. I also love their selection of various medications...they have gone ankle and beyond, when I have been in a bind with medication almost about to run out! They have saved me and my wife in so many ways. I find the value of the medications reasonable and if possible they will help with covering hefty cost with coupons! My wife and I really do love this Pharmacy...they have been such a blessing in our lives. I would highly recommend Village Pharmacy to others!