Neighborhood Pharmacies Have Just What the Doctor Ordered

Corner drugstores don't serve after-school malteds any more, but what they do sell makes for healthy girls and boys and yes, maybe even more fun.

Here’s what you can find at five top Brentwood pharmacies: 

, 12025 San Vicente Blvd, 310-476-1237
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. - Sun, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Parking: Free in the lot.
Selection: In addition to pharmacy staples like greeting cards, snacks, household essentials, and beauty products, Pharmaca has "supplements" and a knowledgeable staff to provide information and assistance. 
Plus: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is located next to Vicente Foods, so it’s one-stop pharmacy and grocery shopping. Pharmaca also holds regular events.

, 134 S Barrington Ave, 310-476-2211
Hours: Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun, closed
Parking: Meters, Validated parking with purchase.
Selection: Greeting cards, toiletries, cosmetics, newspapers and magazines, snacks, household items, toys and more. 
Plus: Brent-Air Pharmacy, located in Brentwood Village, has been serving the neighborhood since 1950.

Allure Pharmacy, Compounding and Medical Supplies, 11670 San Vicente Blvd, 310-826-1111
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun, closed.
Parking: Free in the lot.
Selection: Gift items, toys, cosmetics, beauty supplies and more. Gift wrap for free with purchase.
Plus: The newest pharmacy in town, Allure Pharmacy is a family owned and operated boutique pharmacy that also compounds custom prescriptions. 

, 11980 San Vicente Blvd, 310-820-1496
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat – Sun, closed.
Parking: Meters, Brentwood Medical Plaza Parking lot.
Selection: Greeting cards, toiletries, makeup, newspapers and magazines, snacks, household items, gifts and more.
Plus: Convenient location in the center of Brentwood Medical Plaza Building, which serves patients and doctors in the building makes up for the limited operating hours of this independently-owned pharmacy. The Brentwood Plaza Pharmacy is located on the entrance level.

- 2 locations

11941 San Vicente Blvd, 310-440-4160
Pharmacy Hours: Mon – Fri, 6 a.m. – 12 a.m., Sat - Sun, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Store Hours: Open 24 hours.

12015 Wilshire Blvd., 310-479-6500
Pharmacy Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Store Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Parking: Free in the lot.
Selection: Everything!
Plus: This chain pharmacy has the largest selection and longest operating hours in Brentwood.

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