Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Drug Store has been a cornerstone of the Carmel-by-the-Sea community since 1905. As a family-owned establishment, we pride ourselves on delivering trusted care with a personal touch. Our services include fast prescription processing, same-day local delivery, and a wide range of over-the-counter products. We specialize in convenient solutions like home delivery and Med Sync to simplify medication management. Our experienced pharmacists, Chris Ulrey and David Narayan, provide expert guidance and patient-first counseling. Located on Ocean Avenue, we combine old-fashioned friendliness with modern pharmacy technology.Our commitment extends beyond prescriptions, offering immunizations, pill packaging, and prior authorization assistance. This long-standing dedication to quality care has made us the preferred pharmacy for generations of Carmel residents and visitors. We maintain professional affiliations to uphold the highest standards in safety and service. Through the QuickRx app, we empower customers to manage refills and track doses seamlessly from their phones.
Services
Home Delivery
OTC Products
Curbside Pickup
Prior Authorization
Pet Medications
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- Family-owned pharmacy serving Carmel since 1905
- Experienced pharmacists providing personalized medication guidance
- Same-day local delivery for prescriptions and essentials
- Convenient Med Sync and pill packaging services
- QuickRx app integration for digital prescription management
What people say
Fast prescriptions
Friendly staff
Same-day delivery
Knowledgeable pharmacists
Community fixture
Services
Home Delivery
We provide same-day prescription delivery across Carmel-by-the-Sea. This convenient service ensures medications arrive quickly with neighborly care. Ideal for busy schedules or those preferring home convenience.
Over the Counter Products
Our OTC section offers everyday health items, travel supplies, and personal care products. Customers find everything from first-aid essentials to travel-sized toiletries in one convenient location.
Prior Authorization Assistance
Our team streamlines the prior authorization process for prescription coverage. We work directly with insurers to minimize patient delays and ensure timely medication access.
Pet Medications
We compound and dispense medications for pets and animals. This service provides veterinary prescriptions with the same care and expertise as those for human patients.
Med Sync
Our Med Sync service organizes multiple prescriptions into daily pill packs. This simplifies medication management for patients with complex regimens.
People
Chris Ulrey
Pharmacist
Chris brings 10 years of pharmacy experience to Carmel Drug Store. He focuses on medication guidance and patient education, ensuring clear understanding of prescription instructions.
David Narayan
Pharmacist
David provides patient-first counseling and personalized refill guidance. His approach emphasizes clear communication and comprehensive medication understanding for every customer.
Questions
Do you offer same-day prescription delivery?
Yes, we provide same-day local delivery across Carmel-by-the-Sea with no additional fees for this service.
Can I refill prescriptions online?
Yes, use our free QuickRx app to refill prescriptions, track doses, and manage medication schedules from your phone.
What OTC products do you carry?
Our retail section offers health essentials, travel supplies, and personal care items including first-aid products and travel-sized toiletries.
Do you handle prior authorization requests?
Yes, our pharmacy team manages prior authorization processes directly with insurers to minimize patient delays and complications.
Are pet medications available?
Yes, we compound and dispense medications for pets and animals with the same care as human prescriptions.
What are your pharmacy hours?
Pharmacy services are available Monday-Friday 9 AM-6 PM. Retail store (OTC) is open daily 8 AM-10 PM.
