Pharmacy - About

Exterior photo of SHAC Pharmacy walk-up windows and lobby area.


Our SHAC Pharmacy staff is here to serve all UNM students, staff and faculty.

We offer a UNM SHAC Pharmacy discount to help save money on all generic medications. We also accept many insurance plans, and don’t worry, the co-pays are usually the same as if you went to your local pharmacy. We also provide text messaging and a mobile app to make using your Pharmacy a lot easier.

The Pharmacy also stocks a variety of Over-the-Counter Products, including dietary supplements. 

Pharmacy Location & Contact Information

The Pharmacy is located on the Plaza Level of Student Health & Counseling (SHAC).

Phone: (505) 277-6306  |  E-Mail: pharmacy@unm.edu

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 
800 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Note: SHAC is closed on all official UNM holidays (and campus closures due to weather/unforeseen circumstances). See SHAC Hours of Operation. 

 

How to Access the Pharmacy on Plaza Level Video

 

Please note:

There is no clinic access from the Pharmacy.

  • Wait times may vary depending upon peak hours of the day (e.g., lunch hour and end of the day). We appreciate your patience.
  • For birth control pills (oral contraception): Please call SHAC at (505) 277-3136 to schedule an appointment with a SHAC medical provider.
  • Parking is available behind the SHAC building and parking validation is available in the Pharmacy.

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Tips to help make your pharmacy visit go smoothly:

  • Pharmacist hands a prescription to a patient in the SHAC Pharmacy.Present your ID. You must have a student or staff ID to visit the Pharmacy. Always present your current insurance card along with your prescription.
  • Tell the pharmacist about any known allergies to medications or food.
  • Tell the pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Include prescription and non-prescription medications.
  • Plan in advance. Take your prescription to the Pharmacy as soon as possible so that you can start your medication as directed by your doctor.
  • For patient confidentiality, please inform us if you plan to have someone else pick up your prescription.