Buying vitamins at CVS is a new experience for me, primarily because CVS is a member of the OTC…read morenetwork, and I was given a $50 OTC gift card. Prices at CVS are competitive since it offers bogo deals on many store brand vitamins. I signed up for a free ExtraCare account to clip digital coupons and as a wallet for ExtraBucks rewards. They are not the easiest to work with but I hope the saving would be worth it. The self checkout was frustrating for someone new to CVS. It summoned help after I fumbled around a few minutes. She transferred my stuff to a cashier register to complete the purchase and explained to me how things work. Hopefully the process will be easier if/when I shop here again.

There is always a long line. They closed too many locations and there are no alternatives nearby.read more

I want to recognize Maryam, the Beauty Specialist in the makeup section at CVS in Irvine (Alton…read morepkwy & Jeffrey rd). She consistently provides exceptional customer service & always goes above & beyond to help customers. Maryam is incredibly knowledgeable, patient & positive. No matter how many questions I have, she takes the time to listen, offer helpful recommendations & make sure I find exactly what I need. Her friendly attitude & genuine willingness to help make every visit a pleasant experience. I sincerely hope her upper management recognizes the value she brings to the store & the positive impact she has on customers. Employees like Maryam make a meaningful difference & her hard work & dedication deserve to be acknowledged & appreciated. Thank you Maryam, for always making shopping such a wonderful experience!

Open late, which is a rarity for any business in the OC, but that's because it's a franchise if…read moreanything, BUT it was crazy that the pharmacy was still open around 9 PM. Many other pharmacies in Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, etc. all close at around 5 PM and some aren't even open on the weekend (Sunday), but this one was. Not sure if this is just a change in CVS that I haven't paid attention to, or if it was always like that. There's self check out and the staff working was super friendly and helpful. Shout out to the cashier girl who talked Calico Critters with me, you a real one. Stock is fairly decent for seasonal items and it didn't look super disorganized. Lots of World Cup merchandise randomly and it's always so funny that the souvenirs for Irvine are ocean and beach themed when you're not even THAT close to the water but I guess it works in a pinch for those unfamiliar with California geography. Plenty of parking since it's in a super big plaza and the time where we went wasn't that busy (as many things have already closed).

The staff was great, but Walgreens prescription policy for my eye drops floored me! The doctor…read moreprescribed 7.5 (3 bottles) of eyes drops. I have purchased these at Ralph's and CVS multiple times. They are about $340 for the prescription. I picked them up and opened the package when I got home, there were only two bottles and they had charged the full amount. I called them and they said Walgreens policy is to only provide an 80-day supply and that was the two bottles and the correct cost. I was stuck with it, so I used up the two bottles in 60 days and went to refill, they said they would have to charge a penalty for an early refill. This is critical medication!! I moved my prescription to Amazon. They filled it same day. Gave me three bottles (7.5 as prescribed) and labeled it a 75 day supply for $247! I am never going back to Walgreens.

Dan, the pharmacist on site knows us by name. This is a wonderful location, convenient & It has the…read moredrive-through ! The wait is good, all customer service is always nice. Inside this Walgreens they have a selection of items reasonably priced. We've been going to this location for 20 years.

Always a pleasure to come to our Pharmacy Walgreens in Lake Forest. When we started coming here, we…read moreheard that it was just so so but I have to tell you we've never had an issue. These employees and pharmacists are fantastic. Highly recommend. thank you to Charlotte for going the extra mile. Very much appreciated. Your hospitality as a pharmacy has always been excellent.

Dr. Dang is the pharmacist here and yes, he is a doctor! For several years now, he's been a great…read moreWalgreens pharmacist at this location. He's always on the ball, he gives salutations to us by name. My observations indicate that he is knowledgeable, extremely polite, explaining medication, and directions. He talks kindly to my kids, special needs and our elderly family members. Additionally, I like the fact that this pharmacy has a walk-in and drive-through, that way one can choose It's really not a long wait as well. And that feedback should complete my review .

It is a typical chain drug + essentials store. However, it…read morehas a Thrifty Ice cream counter that would bring its rating up to 11* if that level was available. If you are old enough to remember Thrifty Drug stores & their reasonably priced delicious ice cream this is the place to go. Two scoops cost 1/2 the price of the fancy ice cream parlors.

I came here to pick up some Mucinex for an ill family member. Rite Aid is the closet pharmacy to…read moremy home and I wanted to make a quick trip of it. I found the medication quickly. The price looked high but that seems to be the way of the world now. So I get home and reflect on the price I paid for the medicine. It was $29.99 for Mucinex Sinus-Max 24 liquid gels. A Google search shows Target has the same medicine for $18.89 and CVS is at $23.49. I did not expect to pay convenience store prices at a major drugstore chain. My fault for not doing my research. But it will not happen again.

I've read some of the previous reviews and was really surprised and completely disagree…read more This Rite Aid has been in my wheelhouse for over 13 years and my main go to for over six years. That's long enough to get a good picture of their overall professionalism, work ethic, ability to multitask, keep store clean and stocked, more recently - they quickly 100% met Covid protocols, ... you get the picture. This store has never been a disappointment?! Some at the pharmacy have come to know me, ask about my family while the younger crew does not. Yet all provide friendly, accurate, patient service all the time. The store has an amazing selection and well stocked so you can honestly get grocery essentials, pick up a gift and wrapping, any OTC meds, RXs, and let's not forget the delicious ice cream - in one trip! What's not to love?!

Shelves were empty or nearly empty. I thought we might be back in pandemic…read more.. Not an employee in sight

Writing in to celebrate the lead pharmacist on staff today 3.17. Unfortunately, I did not catch the…read morename. She's not just responsive, efficient, and knowledgeable. She's kind, and I genuinely felt like she was looking out for my best interests. The world needs people like this more than ever. Keep going - you are appreciated!

My experience with this CVS Pharmacy has been consistently frustrating when it comes to managing…read moreprescribed pain medication after surgery. This is the second time my husband has gone into a weekend without needed medication because of delays and communication issues at the pharmacy. In both instances, the prescription was not ordered or filled in a timely manner, requiring multiple calls between the pharmacy and the physician's office. By the time the issue was addressed, the medication was out of stock and unavailable until Monday, leaving a post-surgical patient to manage increased pain unnecessarily. Most recently, after waiting more than 30 minutes for a refill, the pharmacist asked whether my husband was feeling better. When he explained that he had recently started physical therapy and his pain had actually increased, she responded that she was "hoping have him decrease his medication use". Decisions regarding pain management and medication tapering should be made by the treating physician based on the patient's condition, not suggested during a pharmacy transaction. I fully support responsible prescribing and medication monitoring. However, patients recovering from significant injuries and surgery should not have to repeatedly navigate delays, stock issues, and commentary about treatment plans that have already been established by their physician. The lack of coordination and consistency has resulted in unnecessary stress and avoidable pain.

Thomas double checked the prescription details before he confirmed the intake instructions which I…read morebelieve is a very responsible thing to do by a pharmacist. Thank you for that!

I arrived at the pharmacy counter at approximately 8:40 PM and joined the queue. I waited patiently…read morewhile the customer ahead of me was being served a process that took well over 15 minutes, causing a significant delay entirely outside of my control. At approximately 8:55 PM, a pharmacy staff member in a blue uniform approached me and informed me that the pharmacy was now closed and that I would need to return another time. I was given no opportunity to be served, despite the fact that: 1. I was physically present and in line BEFORE the closing time. 2. The excessive delay was caused by the transaction ahead of me -- not by any action on my part. 3. I was not warned at any point during my wait that I might not be served. 4. No reasonable effort was made to accommodate a customer who had been waiting in good faith. This is not simply an inconvenience depending on the nature of the prescription, a refusal to dispense medication to a patient already waiting in line can have serious health consequences. Turning away a customer who arrived before closing, due to a delay the customer had no part in creating, is both a failure of customer service and potentially contrary to your own service standards.