Gate 4 and 10 give you the only real pharmacy option
SKY PHARMACY sits in Terminal A near gates 4 and 10, useful if you realize you forgot meds right before boarding. It runs from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so it covers the early departures but closes before the late-night bank. It’s post-security, so you can handle prescriptions and over-the-counter needs without leaving the gate area.
Expect standard airport pricing: higher than downtown San José, but still reasonable for small pill packs, cold medicine, and basic first-aid items. The shop is compact, so it focuses on essentials: painkillers, allergy tablets, cold/flu remedies, stomach aids, bandages, and basic hygiene items. If you rely on something specific, still bring your own; don’t count on niche brands or complex prescriptions being in stock at gates 4 or 10.
Staff typically handle simple questions quickly, but this is not a full-service clinic. Think grab-and-go help for a headache before a 7:00 a.m. flight or motion-sickness tablets before a hop to LIR. If you need pharmacist-level advice or a detailed prescription review, plan that in San José rather than at Terminal A between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Tip: If your gate is in the low A-teens, swing by SKY PHARMACY near gate 4 first; once you’re parked at a remote stand or bussed, getting back for last-minute medicine is basically impossible before departure.