The Davis Compounding Solutions Company is located off of West Covell Boulevard and CA 113. It specializes in medicine, patent remedies, liquor cures, female pills, tonics, powders and cathartics. It makes custom formulations of medicine to suit the individual needs of the patient.
Ridgecrest Pharmacy is a pharmacy with that "old time" neighborhood feel. The majority of its customers are area office workers and residents. The pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the 1844 San Miguel office building - look for the big Ridgecrest West sign out front.
Since 1997, Actelion Pharmaceuticals has been researching, developing and marketing new treatments for a variety of critical healthcare needs. The Switzerland-based company, which has a subsidiary in the Sierra Point area of South San Francisco, caters to a global market and works on medications and treatments for a range of diseases that are often not highly publicized, like pulminary arterial hypertension. This location is a research and development facility and is not open to the public, but contact information can be found on Actelion's website (see link above).
Saint John's Medical Plaza Pharmacy has established a relationship with patients and doctors since its fouding in 1986. Conveniently located on the ground floor of Saint John's Medical Plaza in Santa Monica, the Saint John's Medical Plaza Pharmacy provides doctor's prescription medications and over-the-counter medications for its patients and retail customers. The pharmacy also carries a variety of other health and nutrional products, as well as incidentals such as snack foods, soda and water, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards and flowers.
Rite Aid is one of the nation's biggest drugstore chains. Pharmacy, household goods, beauty, nutrition and personal care items are among the many types of products sold here. Pharmacists can give immunizations. There is an on-line prescription service and an automated courtesy refill program so prescriptions don't run out. The pharmacy has a drive-up window. There's also a one-hour photo shop.
Zelzah Pharmacy is located on Ventura Boulevard in the Petco shopping area, just west of Zelzah. The business specializes in compounding (customizing) prescriptions, but also sells over-the-counter medicine as well as braces and crutches. The pharmacists are knowledgeable, quick and ready to help. There is also ample parking in front of the pharmacy.