More Than Medications
A good pharmacy does more than fill prescriptions. It helps you understand your health, make informed choices, and feel supported - not just when you're sick, but every day. At Playa Pharmacy, our pharmacists are here to guide you through everything from choosing the right supplement to managing a chronic condition.
Personalized Medication Reviews
Taking multiple medications? Not sure if everything is still working together? Our pharmacists offer one-on-one medication therapy management (MTM) consultations to review your entire regimen - prescriptions, over-the-counter products, and supplements - for safety, effectiveness, and potential interactions. We look at the full picture, not just one prescription at a time.
These reviews are especially valuable for patients managing multiple chronic conditions, those who've recently been discharged from the hospital, or anyone who feels overwhelmed by their medication routine.
Diabetes Support & Education
Managing diabetes is challenging - the monitoring, the medications, the dietary decisions, the daily math of it all. You shouldn't navigate it alone. Our pharmacists provide dedicated diabetes education and ongoing support: understanding your blood glucose readings, using your meter or CGM correctly, managing your medications, recognizing warning signs, and building daily habits that actually stick.
We also carry a full range of diabetes supplies - test strips, lancets, glucose meters, and related products - and can help you understand your coverage and any available savings.
Over-the-Counter & Wellness Guidance
Every product on our shelves has been carefully vetted - we carry what we believe in, and nothing we don't. But more importantly, our pharmacists are here to help you choose. Unsure which pain reliever, allergy medication, or vitamin is actually right for you? Wondering whether that supplement is worth the price? We'll share what the evidence says, what fits your lifestyle, and what might not be worth your money.
We carry a thoughtfully curated selection of:
We don't carry everything - we carry what we've vetted, what we trust, and what our community asks for.
Chronic Disease Management
Living with a chronic condition - diabetes, hypertension, asthma, high cholesterol - means managing medications every single day. We support patients with ongoing check-ins, refill coordination, and education to help you stay on track. Our pharmacists can answer questions about your condition, explain how your medications work, help you understand lab results, and connect you with resources when you need more support.
Direct Pharmacist Access
This is the simplest thing we offer and the one patients value most: you can talk to your pharmacist. Not a technician reading from a script. Not an automated phone system. A licensed pharmacist who knows your name, knows your medications, and will take the time to answer your questions. Call or text (310) 823-4500 anytime during business hours.
Community Connection
We're part of this neighborhood - not just a storefront in it. Playa Pharmacy participates in community health events, blood pressure and glucose screenings, and educational programs. We're honored to have been named Best Pharmacy of 2025 by The Argonaut, Playa Del Rey's local newspaper, and we carry that recognition as a responsibility, not just an award.
Five-star reviews on Google and Yelp. Trusted by patients and healthcare providers across the Westside. Family-owned, locally rooted, and here for the long haul.
Playa Pharmacy - More than a place to fill prescriptions. A partner in the way you care for yourself.
8131 W. Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 823-4500 | Free parking | Wheelchair accessible | Free delivery