I've always been a fan of mom & pop shops and this pharmacy in particular reminds me of an era where something as simple as refilling a prescription or buying a cold compress is on a more personal level. I stop by here regularly and the owner and pharmacist always greets me by name and generally remembers my order of allergy medication and electrolytes, and he is always willing to take the time to find the best product to match the customers needs. They can fill just about any prescription here and their prices are always competitive with Walgreens and Safeway. One of the greatest aspects of this place is their alternative solutions section, they offer a huge variety of herbal teas and roots that have been used for centuries to combat common everyday ailments like sleep deprivation and loss of appetite. If you try any of their teas, I highly suggest buying something with Valerian root, it not only helps improve mental wellness but also works great as a sleep aid. read more

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This place was excellent and the staff was the best. Was in and out of the Access Health clinic within a hour. Like many at this time I find myself without health insurance and I came to this location to get medical-care and I was very happy with the service and medical care I received here. The Physician Ass. Sarah V. was excellent and if you ever in a bind to see a doctor and find yourself without medical insurance this is an excellent option and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this clinic. A+ You will find the Clinic in the back of Milagros de Mexico drug store. read more

Okay dudes. This place gives "clinic" a new name. I called Alameda Hospital and the lady I was on the phone with was like "uh, I don't think there ARE any clinics in Alameda county..." yikes. okay, mom, and abstinence is the best form of birth control, right?!? No, anyway, went online to find THESE AWESOME PEOPLE right down the street from me near the fruitvale bart. When you find yourself one day without insurance (knock on wood) GO HERE. A safe, clean, kind (and bilingual!) environment with gentle and caring doctors and staff. Really, five stars, if there was an extra star out there somewhere it would belong to Pharmacia Remedios. Not sure how their pricing matches up to Longs (Costco is probably cheaper) but they gave me a discount because I visited the doctors on site... Great people! read more

For a week, my ear was swelling and in pain. I kept thinking that it would just go away. By the end of the week, I was in so much pain I wanted to go to an emergency room. However, I don't have insurance. I knew the cost would be extremely high and that the likelihood of an ER having the right staff or medications would be very low. So, I went to a CVS minute-clinic. They prescribed me a medication that was unavailable at the pharmacy and would cost $250 to order. After a few hours of calling around and negotiating, I had to go back to CVS for a different prescription. I went home, took the meds and had another night of extreme pain. The next day, I decided to try the Milagros de Mexico clinic. I met with Dr. Liang. I thought I had an ear infection and it turns out I had cellulitis likely caused by MRSA. Dr. Liang was gentle, kind, and very generous with information about the diagnosis. I felt like he cared. He fixed my prescriptions and gave instructions about how to sleep more comfortably. This experience was more supportive, more accurate, and more cost effective than the CVS. I went home and took the medications and the next day I was already feeling improvement. Four days later, I called the doctor again because the exterior swelling had mostly gone away, however, the interior was still problematic. He remembered me, was thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. He made a prescription over the phone, gave me a heads-up about the potential cost of the medication and I was on my way. I wish I had known this place existed years ago. The insurance industry in our country is ineffective. People go untreated and misdiagnosed. Doctors and facilities feel more like factories pushing through people with illnesses. Milagros de Mexico clinic feels like a safe oasis where I can go for care and support. The services are not free, however, they are so reasonably priced for a person without insurance. I feel good paying money to this practice. For me, this experience really met my needs and I am very thankful to have met Dr. Liang. Highly recommended. read more

This place is unreal. Another review stated that when you call a hospital and ask if there's any walk in clinics in the Alameda area they'll tell you there's none and that you have to go to emergency room for urgent care if you are uninsured. This is what happened to us as well. WRONG. For $75(which is a good price to begin with for a doctor visit without insurance) you walk in to the back of what is a nice little drug store to find a reception area which you write your name on a list. We sign in and are called within a minute or two. Fill out a very small simple form and then wait for doctor. 10 minutes later you're in seeing a doctor who was professional and very helpful. TEN MINUTES. He was thorough and did not seem to want to rush at all and helped diagnose what was really a simple problem that needed antibiotics. Then another 15 the onsite pharmacy filled the prescription for just $14 and we were on our way, in and out in little over a half an hour. No appointment, nothing. Just quick, friendly, affordable medical care. I have gone to Kaiser for years and to do an urgent care appointment there, you call in and talk to advise nurse(and wait), make appointment, show up for appointment in insane parking situation(and wait), go register in waiting room(and wait, sometimes forever), go into doctor's room(and wait, no cells phones allowed), then of course wait for crazy lines at pharmacy. You're likely to spend a good part of your day(if not all day) getting whatever minor problem you have sorted out. All this for health care plan than costs $172 a month to go along with the $30 co-pay. I will never go to an emergency room again for anything that's not really an "emergency" like a broken limb or something. I noticed they had free condoms being given away which i think is awesome as well. read more

We haven't been able to afford health care for years. Falling between the cracks like so many others, too much income for Medical, too little to pay as much for health care as we do for our monthly rent! My son is prone to earaches and Farmacia Remedios literally cures him everytime. MUCH less waiting time than the average ER or Urgent Care at hospitals or other offices. I've often realized my son could very well have suffered dire circumstances with his ear infections, or we'd be up to our necks in overblown bills. Farmacia Remedios is absolutely the best, true to the community it serves. My heart is warmed just knowing they're there. read more

As soon as you walk in the door there is someone friendly asking how you can be helped. Every time! I'm amazed. It reminds me of those pharmacies in Mexico but on a larger scale. I hear nothing but great things about the care people receive at their on-site clinic. I love what they're doing for the community and the affordable access they provide to healthcare. Absolutely amazing. I hope this model works and is duplicated all over. A definite step forward in terms of health care! read more

The little clinic in here is everything you'll need if you have no insurance or low on cash. The doctor is very knowledgable and won't just prescribe you things you think you need. He'll talk to you for a while on what's your symptoms and the side effects with different drugs. I love this place. Will be going back when I am in need. read more

This little local drug store is great. The staff is very friendly. The pharmacist was able to help me with finding glucosamine for my knee. I don't have arthritis but a little glucosamine never hurt an avid hiker like myself. The thing is, this store is super clean. It's almost eerie. The items on the shelves are all pushed up to the front and neatly arranged. They also have a variety of herbal stuff. Noni juice anyone? I deduct one star because it can be a little warm inside. read more

I was serviced from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out the door. It smells like medicine so needless to say I wanted to get in and out as quickly as possible. The gentlement that helped me knew I wanted to get in and out so he grabed the bottle I brought to refill, grabbed a new bottle and sent me on my merry way... Now if only I had that experiance at every place I go! read more

The SF location had closed and I had always been going there because I was always so pleased with their flexibility and services. When I found out the only location was in Oakland I made the special trip just to go to this clinic and I had the best experience. Dr. Liang took the time to diagnose me and talk to me about my symptoms and then how to proceed with medication (turns out I have bronchitis and an infection, nothing too serious) he was very attentive, friendly, professional, and thorough. The prices were very affordable and reasonable for someone who doesn't have health insurance. I strongly recommend this clinic if you ever want to get quickly checked out or for anything else! Thank you for treating me Dr. Liang! read more

Best place to be at when you got no insurance.low cost service + meds and also Friendly.Bryan Williams was great, very informative.Will definitely come back here again when I get sick. FYI they have nebulizer service which is great for those who have asthma problems. read more

Took my son here to get a physical for football about two weeks ago. I had forgotten he needed one until it was almost too late for him to play. Thank goodness I was able to call in and make an appointment for the very next day! YES! The receptionist was very friendly and polite. The doc was extremely attentive by asking my son questions, making suggestions and joking with him (he's a SILLY seven y.o). Even though that was our first time meeting her, she made it seem as if she had been our family doctor for years! The pricing is good also, I paid just 60 bucks which was appreciated seeing how I had already spent close to $600 on football crap. This place is unexpected, clean, friendly and FAST! :) read more

I highly recommend this place if you have no insurance and need medical attention. I was just hired by a new company in October and have to wait 90 days until my medical coverage kicks in. Last week I had to attend a certified payroll seminar and on Wednesday I started feeling tired with a mild soar throat and later that night when I got home my throat felt worse. When I looked at my throat in the mirror I noticed it was completely white and raw. The next day I looked online to find a clinic and found this spot. I was able to make an appointment later that night and was very happy to arrive and see how clean and quick it was to get checked out and receive my prescription. Its only 7 days later and Im already feeling back to my normal self. read more

In these days with no affordable health insurance options it's great to know that there is a place you can go if you need to see a doctor and pay a flat rate ($75 at the time - May 2010). Better than not going at all or trying to medicate yourself without at least professional adv ice. read more

Like many, many Americans, my current health care plan is as follows: hold my breath, cross my fingers, and knock on wood or fiberglass. So when my new employer sent me a health screen form, I did a bit of research. The clinics in Berkeley seem to be neither free nor accessible. I was going to need to pay $80 for an exam, and would not be seen until next week or so. I contacted the "Quick Health" clinic at the Fruitvale Bart station. When I called in this morning, I was put first on the list for this afternoon. I was in and out within 40 minutes. The doctor was warm and caring. He sincerely loves his job, and we bashed the state of national health care, sharing hope for improved health coverage all around. It was a truly enjoyable experience. Though not free, I am glad to have given my money to this clinic ($59 for an exam). There are several in the East Bay, and this one's existed for 2 years. I just want to put out the word. Kudos to the Oakland Quick Health Clinic at Farmacia Remedios in the Fruitvale Bart station area and to Dr. Carlos! Thank goodness for people like you! read more

I got there around 9:45am (walk-in), and there was just one person ahead of me. I filled out my info and was seen by the doctor within ten minutes. I was having ear and sinus issues. He explained to me with photos what he thought was going on. I left with two prescriptions. Total cost (appt, two meds) was $140. Will be back if I need!! read more

I got something that is nearly impossible, even at clinics where you are a patient: a same day appointment. Staff is wonderful: bilingual, friendly, helpful and competent. PA Laura Strausberg was efficient, quick, clear and reassuring. This is a perfect place to get good care in a good environment at a reasonable rate for people without insurance. Highly recommended. read more

this is a cool little farmacia aka pharmacy i,ve been here quite a few times to buy head ache pills or to get shampoos or to get a soda or a bottled water i,ve also bought other types of medecines here it,s cool that fruitvale area has this pharmacys because if your old enough to remember when i was a kid this area had a bunch of pharmacys like the old owl rexall that used to be across the street also the staff is very freindly i will defenatly come here again... read more

Great place to go when u know what it is you need. It beats waiting ay highland hospital by far and the people are friendly!!! They are fair for the price!!! read more

Dr. Liang was awesome, the wait time was minimal, and the price was very affordable.

Both the Nurse and Dr. Laurie were great. Got me an out! Although I have insurance I was unable to see a provider in the network so figured just go here and it was only $89. Loved the service highly recommend it read more

I have been sick all week. I dread going to kaiser, again. A friend suggested I go to the pharmacy for remedy. I found the sales clerk to be very knowledgable as well as super friendly. I felt better once I got the remedy! read more