Student Health Services Pharmacy
SHS pharmacy is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Wed 930am-5pm.
Our prescription prices are highly competitive and frequently lower than other pharmacies, but you are free to fill your prescription from our healthcare providers at any pharmacy.
Commonly Prescribed Medications Available
Some of the commonly prescribed prescriptions we dispense include:
| Medication | Quantity | SHS Price | Brand Name |
|---|---|---|---|
|
albuterol HFA inhaler |
1 inhaler |
$25-30 |
Proair, Proventil, Ventolin |
|
amoxicillin 500mg |
30 capsules |
$5 |
Amoxil |
|
amoxicillin/clav 875mg/125mg |
20 tablets |
$7 |
Augmentin |
| azithromycin 250mg
|
6 tablets |
$5 |
Zithromax Zpack |
| cephalexin 500mg |
28 capsules |
$6 |
Keflex |
| doxycycline hyclate 100mg |
14 tablets |
$5 |
Vibra-tab |
| escitalopram 10mg |
30 tablets |
$5 |
Lexapro |
| fluoxetine 20mg |
30 capsules |
$5 |
Prozac |
| ibuprofen 800mg |
30 tablets |
$6 |
Motrin, Advil |
| metronidazole 500mg |
14 tablets |
$7 |
Flagyl |
| microgestin fe 1/20 (28 day) tablets |
1 pack |
$10 |
Loestrin Fe 1/20 |
| naproxen 500mg |
30 tablets |
$6 |
Naprosyn |
| nitrofurantoin mono/macro 100mg |
14 capsules |
$15 |
Macrobid |
| penicillin vk 500mg |
20 tablets |
$5 |
|
| sertraline 100mg |
30 tablets |
$5 |
Zoloft |
| sulfameth-trimethoprim 800/160mg |
20 tablets |
$5 |
Bactrim DS, Septra DS |
(Prices subject to change based on manufacturer availability.)
If your prescription is not listed above, please check with our pharmacy regarding availability and pricing.
Over The Counter Medications Available
Student Health Services offers a wide range of Over The Counter (OTC) medications and health supplies, often at costs equal to or lower than local pharmacies or grocery stores. If you are unsure what to select, our pharmacists can provide guidance on selecting items based on your needs.
FAQs
How do I fill a prescription from a non-SHS provider?
Before having a prescription sent to our pharmacy, please check if your prescription is available at our pharmacy and what the estimated cost will be. We do not take prescription insurance but the medication will be at a discounted price if available.
Ask your healthcare provider to e-prescribe your prescription to San Diego State University SHS or call (619)594-5924.
How do I transfer an existing prescription from an outside pharmacy to SHS pharmacy?
Call us at (619)594-5924 and give us the name and phone number of the pharmacy and the name or prescription number of the medication. Please allow 24 hours to transfer your prescription to our pharmacy.
When will my prescription be ready for pickup?
Once we receive your prescription, we will not fill the prescription until you contact us to order the prescription. Please call us to arrange your pick up time.
How do I get Emergency Contraception?
ECP is available without a prescription at the SHS pharmacy. The cost is $15.
What Over-the-Counter items does SHS pharmacy sell?
We offer many special discounted over-the-counter products such as cough and cold remedies, first aid, skin care, feminine hygiene and other useful items you would find from your local pharmacy.
I will be away during break and won't be able to pick up my prescription at SHS pharmacy. How do I transfer the prescription to a different pharmacy?
Ask the outside pharmacy to call SHS pharmacy at (619)594-5924.
What forms of payment does SHS pharmacy take?
Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, credit card, apple pay/google pay. We are not authorized to take credit card information over the phone.
