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DisgustedwithDemopolis December 30, 2010
POOR SERVICE
I submitted two perscriptions to the pharmacy counter, and was asked if I was waiting or if I was going to pick up the meds. I clearly told the lady I was waiting for the prescriptions, this was approximatly 4:15 in the evening. There were several customers in line behind me and several customers at the pickup counter, so I moved away from the counters and walked up and down the isles close to the pickup counter to 'kill time'. After approximatley 45 minutes I took a seat in the waiting area next to the pickup area to wait and noticed all of the customers that were behind me had left the store and watched several more customers come in, submit the paper perscription, and be served while I was waiting. The lady whom initially waited on me, walked over to the pickup window and stated loud enough for me to hear from where I was sitting that I had been waiting for a long time. She did this twice before I approached the counter and asked if my perscription had been filled. I was told that yes it had been filled, and the 'associate' started searching for the perscriptions. After about 5 minutes of searching and asking other associates if they had seen the perscription with my name on it, one of the people searching for the perscriptions began to fill a bottle, which was then labeled from a fresh printout, bagged and handed to me. The bag only contained one of the perscriptions and I was told the other perscriptions would not be available until the following day. In my opinion there was a hidious mistake made behind the counter, either the script was never filled or it was given to another customer. I should have been informed as soon as the pharmacist realized one of the perscriptions was not available to enable me to choose to go to anther business for one or both perscriptions. Result, my wife and I will not be using CVS in the future, and as soon as I finish this complaint I will log another with my insurance group.
Concerned Drug Rep. December 27, 2010
Gernerics
CVS is constantly switching my name brand drugs to generics. I prefer all brand names b/c regardless of what they tell you, generics can have up to a 10% difference in the active ingredient. I work for a pharmaceutical company and know this to be factual; not just from my 18 months of rigorous training, but also from the doctors I call on daily. The issue is: The public consumers to not realize the facts. All pharmacies make a lot of money off of selling generic drugs. Of course they don;t broadcast this as it would look like they are greedy. I checked the prices for cash paying patients and there was a $30.00 difference in what CVS charges VS. Kroger grocery stores. Bottom line: If your insurance pays for the brand names you must INSIST that they provide you with the brand names. I have to tell them over and over each time. Many times the store won't even stock the brand names as they will tell you they have to order it so you will just give in and accept the generic. I am tired of pharmacies, particularly the CVS making my health care decisions for me. Side note... I don't know if pharmacists in other states have the right to change name brand to generics, but in VA they do. Also, you can request you doctor to check the box on the script as "formulary name brand" and then the pharmacist cannot change it.
Tired in Pearl River December 17, 2010
Auto-checkouts
About a month ago, I went to my local CVS after a long day's work. I have been using this store for over 25 years. I was stunned to see several auto-scan checkouts instead of regular cashier stations. There was only one actual, human cashier who was taking customers. The staff kept trying to get us to use the auto-scans. I told the clerk that I didn't relish having worked from 5:30 AM (this was about 8PM) only to come into a store and be asked to do someone else's job for them. Enough already! We have to pump our own gas, ring up our own groceries and now check out our own items at the drug store? Are you kidding me? Is this economy, you are putting people out of work. If you'd like to offer a discount for customers who do someone else's job, then fine. Or if you'd like to come to my job job and do it for me, maybe we can work something out. But I implore you to get rid of the stupid machines and hire real people, who really need the money and the benefits. P.S. I haven't been back since.
TDaSilva December 12, 2010
Christmas Cards
At CVS, there are many different Christmas cards yet none of traditional Christian scenes. The regrettable thing about Christmas cards which I miss is the religious pictures that they use to carry such as of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. I see more cards that often contain jokes. When I asked a couple of clerks, they both advised me to go to Hallmark. Millions of people send religious holiday cards to their loved ones. The winter holiday season is an important occasion that many people to focus on religion for their holiday celebrations. Remembering the reason for the season is a significant component of the holiday for many people.

This is sad. There goes Christmas ...
davfit December 12, 2010
store layout prices
Has anyone noticed...what a Mess CVS store layout is? ...Who Designs this MESS a BLIND man...you can't find anything in a timely manner... let alone find it at ALL... Every store is Different some are good some are
designed by a Meth Head... OH and Prices... How Dumb do they think the public is ??? Twice the price on things I see everywhere else...HEY CVS...FIX IT... for now I'LL shop elsewhere...
mbcamp December 9, 2010
TERRIBLE customer service
Time and time again, I have gone to CVS and received TERRIBLE customer service. I was finally fed up the last time that I went... I was waiting to drop off my prescription at the drop off window, which takes literally 5 seconds. There were two people in the back working, one at the computer within 5 feet of me, and no other customers. I made eye contact with two of them, so they were aware that I was waiting, but they did not even acknowledge my presence. They continued typing on their computers and making phone calls. I wouldn't have minded waiting for up to 20 minutes if they had said "we will be with you in a minute" or something along those lines, I understand that they might be busy, and I consider myself to be a decently patient person. But to not even acknowledge a customer??? I have never received such incompetent service IN MY LIFE. After 10 minutes of standing I just left. Headed off to Walgreens. At Walgreens, I was helped immediately and I am always helped within 30 seconds of my arrival to the counter. The prices might be higher but I'd pay whatever it takes to knock CVS down from their throne.

Note: The image below portrays how CVS made me feel.
KateP December 9, 2010
Pharmacy service
I have been the second car in line at the drive thru pharmacy for 25 minutes. I am dropping a prescription off for a friend or I would have left long ago. I called them ten minutes ago and was assured they were getting right to us (the drive through).
veronica62 November 23, 2010
Prescription, service
I was told the prescription is ready on Monday but on Monday I got a phone call saying it won't be ready until Tuesday. When I got there on Tuesday they told me I have to wait for another day because they only have one tube but the prescription said two. I have a skin allergy and couldn't wait any more so I asked to get the one tube first. They are very reluctant to give me and deliberately made me wait for more than 30 minutes. I turned to one woman pharmacist and she pretended she didn't hear me and ignored me. Another one said she doesn't know how long I am going to wait! Finally they gave me the tube and I realized the tube has been there ready in the shelf for a long time! When I asked for further information the first woman deliberately ignored me again! This is the most horrible experience I have so far! This is a discrimination!
AliJ November 15, 2010
Cleanliness
I went into my local CVS today and had to use the restroom. I had to walk inches from the table where the flu clinic is being held to enter the restroom door. When I entered the restroom, which apparently is for public use due to a baby changing station in the restroom, it was completely unsanitary in every way. The floor and toilet looked as though it had never been cleaned or disinfected. I thought this was horrible - especially given the fact that they are giving flu shots just steps away from this filthy mess. If no one else has complained about this I will be shocked!
lauraR088 November 12, 2010
Customer Service
Today I went to my local CVS and asked to speak with a manager and was refused. The cashier would not allow me to speak with him for some reason. I was seeking employment but was told they were not hiring, I put in an application two months ago. Why did she refuse my request? Is she saving the job for one of her friends or relatives or what? Highly unprofessional, I did customer service for 7 years and anyone who wishes to speak to a manager cannot be refused.

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