They are grossly understaffed! They did not care how much pain (actual physical pain) they made me suffer. I'm in an ungodly amount of pain so I call out and when I come back in the next day my manager wants me to sign a paper for unexcused absences for all the mandatory days I was gone as well as the one day I called off for being in pain. Where is human focused service? People's lives are in jeopardy. Yeah I'm not a fan of Walgreens either. that's very incompetent. leadinglady, December 15, 2008 in The Health Care System Sucks! No 2-weeks notice. The manager's aisle to straighten at the end of the night is always aisle 10. Press J to jump to the feed. Thanks, Walgreens. In the next couple of days I will fill my medication trays and we'll see how they did. The cost of the medication is out of the business's pocket and giving an emergency supply on a pending authorization from an MD doesn't necessarily mean that the money will be reimbursed. It's your Walgreens - shop and manage your prescriptions. They said it depended on the medication. They close for lunch hours in the middle of the day (suspect because shortage of staff), which makes it super annoying. Also, every call he has to make to a doctor is a pill bottle he isn't filling for someone in line at the counter. "yes." They are grossly understaffed! Investigation by the California State Board of Pharmacy finds that a Walgreens . This particular one feels dirty, and the cashiers don't seem to have ten IQ points (or teeth) among them all. I just moved to the area and changed my prescriptions to go to Walgreens Pharmacy Store #6898, 3701 N KINGS HWY, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577. The doctor's office is closed until Monday. No thanks.I'll just come back in a couple of hours.For many years I used the Target pharmacy at my small local Target. But in any case, it is too late to make it right for me. Just adding that I agree Walgreens bites the big one, I prefer small privately owned pharmacies myself but I have to use RiteAid for the most partthe people at walgreens are very rude and judgmental to say teh least, it think it is a qualifications. Current Walgreens Pharmacy Prices and Discounts. Another ignored me sitting at the window. They switched the generic brand of Paxil they carried, which I started taking and promptly realized that it wasn't working. I ended up paying 10 bucks after I argued with them. and 41 Tamiami trail is under distress. If you don't like where you receive services, I'm sure there are private psychiatrists you could use. Let me guess. I live in Seaside California, and Walgren over here is a disaster. At this pace I could have taken the first dose and began to start feeling better. The time it would take to drive somewhere else, pick up the meds, and come home, I would still be in the drive thru waiting for my walgreens refills. They let you pay for the health insurance and then when you go to use it, it comes back saying declined due to insufficient hours. This thread is archived It's not the new person's fault for breaking stuff either. Tommy got Kelloggs Raisin Bran bogo, too. Ive seen an old woman with a deceased husband ask for more hours at work only to have her hours cut three weeks later AND a new person hired. Just now, I had Tommy tell me what I told the doctor. Id find another job. I then sat another 10 min and then she came out and she gave me back my Rx and said it had expired. I was treated differently after that. I hated working for walgreens. I come back in the morning and get a Partial. Pharamacists should be the second line of defense, not the first! Other Walgreens in town have long lines, not enough staff. That was a big mistake. When you make a phone call it's worse, you will hold until you decide to hang up. Someone has to stand up for the underdog, so it will be me. Ever! I think every Walgreens is different and you can't generalize over the hundreds of locations they have. "How's it going?" One store gave no one a 15 minute break besides the girl that worked in the morning. Walgreens corporate, pull your heads out of your [censored]! The other issue is the management. This Saturday is our last time using Walgreens and I hope they go bankrupt! I hate that some don't open easily enough. I'm so sorry. Walgreens on Sumter and Price in North Port, FL I received no text message about this. At the end of the day, Pharmacy isn't a chemistry degree - it has other components like biology and biochemistry. Stood forever in a line that didn't move, trying not to pass out, all the while listening to a true-blue BITCH of a pharmacy clerk YELLING at elderly ppl for waiting till last minute to call in for their refills. I asked on May 3-4 and kept getting a reply to soon to fill? On May 9th 2022 I can finally leave the house ,I go in person to speak to them and the pharmacy tech says nope to soon to fill,you just picked it up May 5th 2022There is NOWAY I picked it up I was in bed with Covid. Yes, that is so much cheaper. I hate those trays. The list goes on but those are the most egregious. I had my medications transferred to UHC Optum service. Was this review helpful? So, bascially, for two years I paid $180 more a year for my prescription and always had to wait in line. Not only did Walgreens refuse to fill my prescription, they actually through my veterans voucher away. I always had nothing bad to say about Walgreen's, but familiarity does breed contempt. I will go back to Walgreens one more time, and that will be to chew some major ###. I told the other employees that if no one said anything, then nothing would ever change. I am going to find another Pharmacy that knows what the Hexx is going on. Sue,I DID! If you are doing a good job AND are a manager, they let you know. I however enjoyed meeting new people but overall do not recommend this place as a career. I explained to her that I just talked to someone here this morning. Hmmmmmmm. Access your free Rx discount card online and use it at Walgreens Pharmacy locations nationwide. This pharmacy is been changing staff who do not doing well and professional job. And, as a fact, I checked with the transfer pharmacy, they had transferred my prescription same day I called initially, but Walgreens would lie day after day and tell me that delay is because they didn't get the transfer. Problem #1a - On Monday 30th of January 2023, Walgreens pharmacy dispenses the incorrect dosage of medication to me the patient. It's beyond me why they can never handle filling my prescription on time. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 15 years ago. The pharmacist at Walgreens 45549 HWY 27, Davenport FL 33897 is a very unprofessional and rude person. Walgreen's is a disgrace to the pharmacy business. YES! They just want to cover their own asses if they fire you and stop you from collecting unemployment. I have to check with my doctor before I can use any otc or prescription, so it is hard to treat myself without guidance. I hate using chains. In a statement to CNN, the company said it. Walgreens is corporate sleeze 100%. Prescriptions. Walgreens sucks the most. The tech looked right through the window at me and walked away. Before I moved, I was getting it filled at a different Hy-vee and my pharmacist there filled one mixed and gave me three powders to mix myself. In the past Walgreen's has: given the prescription for someone else, handed me paperwork for another customer, given me the wrong dosage by two and insisted all I had to do was cut it in half and could not understand that half of 50mg does not equal half of 15mg. Wait until Walgreens gets someone in there who hasn't had their major major meds for awhile and they refuse an emergency supply and when they come back and murder everybody in the place, they'll all cry about how senseless it was. Then I'm done for good. I stood in line for 1/2 an hour only to be told I should take a seat as it was going to be about a 90 min wait! Anyway, I get a letter in the mail saying they have to cancel the appointment. I have my prescriptions at CVS and have had similar problems over the years. Being pissy with the triage nurse (and your medical providers) is not in your best interest anytime. Pharmacy's fault. I was a customer before I decided to work for the company and all I can say is it's the worst decision I've made in the entirety of my existence on this earth. Ive seen managers cut buy one get one free packages open to sell them as individual items at full price. I have to believe that anyone with any influence at Walgreens does not read any of these complaints / complements. I cannot imagine how older people or less cognizant people ever get help from Walgreens. You haven't been in the med clinic in quite some time. Each package had almost two pounds in it, so I got almost eight pounds of beef for $22.20. If they don't renew prescriptions without appointments, then that in an issue to take up with your doctor, not the pharmacy. My daughter uses the Flonase too, it works great for her. Boss make a dollar, I make a dime, thats why I poop on company time. I HATE Walgreens. I went to another Walgreens and i got my meds without calling my doctor (it took 3 other pharmacies to find all of medications). This pharmacy! Hmmmmmmmm. I'm sure the corporate scumbags are doing just fine! I actually asked one of the managers if they had heard of positive reinforcement and they said "What is that?" That way I never show up with my meds not ready to pick up. I had to use the Walmart pharmacy for years when I went to school, and just no. The Walgreens my . The Walgreen Company is an American company which operates the second-largest chain in the United States of America behind CVS Health. There is a line, however. I literally saw Tony outside smoking a cigarette while another girl, I called her Amanda because I have no issues with her to reveal her name, did his work. But their TV ads say they care about its customers. I finally blew up! It seemed expensive, so I left it and decided to try to get it at Walgreens. With that being said, Walgreens is just a terrible place to get your meds. The employee evaluation is completed on a form online but you dont discuss your performance unless you ask to do so. At home, in the ver commercial area I live in, we use a family owned pharmacy that does everything Rabbit said. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information and photo services. The counter staff is nice but nothing special. I worked in a office some years back but my position was downsized so I came back to retail big mistake. We expect to receive the J&J vaccine and begin administering it in the coming days. I have never seen a company that doesn't care or at least pretend to care even about their customers. This sounds stupid because it is. Go figure. Your go-to for Pharmacy, Health & Wellness and Photo products. The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. There are no normal hours and no normal holidays so, unless you are a top executive, there is no real reason to work here as a career. I Hate Walgreen's. 230 likes. Up to 50% off clearance. And, I would not realize I actually needed a new prescription. Meanwhile I run out of Paxil. EVERY month my prescription is delayed. Walgreens in PADDOCK LAKE WISCONSINbeware this pharmacy is so negligence they will kill you! Also, many cell phone can record and take pictures. Just be aware that the brand-name product may not always be immediately available, and that your insurance provider may only cover the cost of the generic drug, leaving you on the hook for any. Instead of granting her the transfer, they had to hire a new girl who was horrible and broke things, literally, every day. Every time I go there - drive-thru or going inside - there is always a long, long line, and it takes about 10 minutes just for someone to finally get their medicine. Pharmacy Hours: M-F 9am-1:30pm, 2pm-9pm, Sa 9am-1:30pm, 2pm-6pm, Su 10am-1:30pm, 2pm-6pm Photos Hours Mon: 8am - 10pm I was glad he told me. Another important side note: if they know something that benefits you, they will not tell you. I am very much done with Walgreens and will not give them another chance after so many tries. There's already a sign up saying the sale price but you have to put another sticker UNDERNEATH the sign that's already up because there's no room to put it. Then, another Walgreens pharmacy can access your prescription from the original one fairly soon, provided that the medication isn't a controlled substance and has refills remaining. So I tell her, "I'll sit right here and call them." They want their customers to be happy, so they know they need to keep lots of employees. co. to sort things out. helpful. I asked what's taking them so long and they said they had a lot of vaccines to do today and the pharmacist was in the bathroom. When I go to leave Walgreens it is because the managers do not solve problems. I reached out the corporate offices. Also, fifteen minute breaks. (The psych triage nurse and I do not get along and I refuse to see her in person. Good luck. The pay is awful and you can get better wages in my area in starting jobs in similar type of retail, and the raises do not keep up with inflation. its terrible. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It takes them half an hour to put 30 tablets in the bottle? I don't understand how they do their work, their planning, time management and administration sucks. They must have minium wage pharmacist as none of them ever stays! Even whe I call and ask before heading to the store. I'm sure it won't be as bad as you think. I was forced to go to CVS? I have no complaints. I am currently applying to other jobs because I don't see me making it to the 6 months mark. They offered me to contact the doctor and get additional prescription after 15 days of messing around. Same story. I called about system messages about a delay on a fill on their app. The other employees straighten 4 aisles but the manager only has to do one and that is aisle 10. On a positive note, I loved most of the employees. I take 10 prescriptions and my life has become driving every day to Walgreens to pick up prescriptions they dont have in stock. We got there (Friday) 1:08 and we were promptly told come back later we are closing for lunch. I said no, it says Walgreen Nasal Spray. And of course when I drive all the way there in the pouring rain, they tell me it's not ready and I have to wait longer. Go to a private pharmacy or Rite Aid. Just dont take the break." Pharmacist told me that He has to contact my doctor prior accepting my prescriptions. Give em a 1-hour notice XD. I wonder how many times I have to tell the same person I cannot walk there. So then I found out Costco was cheaper. They just lost us as a customer permanently. I decided to give the mail order another try. Date of experience: February 18, 2023 charles breud 1 review US Feb 16, 2023 Customer service Walgreens is right by work, I pass it every day whereas the nearest mom and pop is out of my way. She hadnt read anything. They keep telling me to come in when the car line is long or other reasons. Very short. Your company is really pissing a lot of people off! Ive had a manager tell me that I shouldnt tell the customers about the coupons because ripping them off instead of establishing a friendly relationship really makes them want to come back. I've never been granted that when I've asked. Most stores give you one. So keep up with regular appointments. Lets face it- they are legalized drug dealers who treat you like some kind of ho. Knowing that I could not receive it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. And their Option Care Service has also earned an ultimate FAIL. I used it at CVS to fill the antibiotics urgent care prescribed me. I waited patiently again in the small waiting area and after 45 min went and asked if it was done. I asked about this and was loudly and rudely informed that the med was out of stock, and I should go pick up something else over-the-counter. I refuse to use any chains. Etc., etc., etc.. may they burn in hell along with their inattentive district/regional manager in Ft Myers and those POS supervisors of theirs who are perpetually in a meeting while their spouses no doubt fornicate with farm animals and the local population of ex circus folk. If you work under a certain number of hours a week, you lose your health insurance. So now you have two stickers up saying the price and a picture of an ad saying the price. They check on you every five minutes. CVS And Walgreens employees hate when you do a l'il gross cough right into their face: For real. Cant find your insurance and then they delay everything until you call, talk to a supervisor (who is the pharmacist) who apologizes and gets it corrected (usually). I've learned that it is absolutely NOT an option to miss meds. This happens every month. TOTAL INCOMPETENCE. You are obviously doing something wrong. I think it is because they are so overwhelmed with work, and probably are short-handed as well. I was shocked he did that. Press J to jump to the feed. My regular pharmacy CVS was out of my heavy pain killers ( Morphine, Methadone etc) so like usually in this situation i went to Walgreens across the street. My parents are starting to need a lot of important meds and the pharmacist knows them well so will give them meds without a script in an emergency and things like that. How heartless is that? Plus, I think techs do a lot of the work. Your pharmacist and the pharmacy can lose their licenses for violating state law, regardless of how shitty your head feels. I have interfaced with 2staff pharmacists who were good. I take generic Mucinex which is guaifenesin. Pharmacies in the U.S. have been vital in the fight against the COVID pandemic. Walgreens has made me go without my meds for an entire weekend now twice. yes 2021! I haven't shopped WG in years - just no need. MD's themselves should be very well-versed on what their patients are taking, and understand thoroughly what each new prescription means to the patient. I really hope by "medicine clinic" you don't mean emergency room. That's terrible service. At Walgreens, Complaints of Medication Errors Go Missing 415 A Walgreens pharmacy in Times Square in Manhattan. Monday morning, I will make another appointment. I only hope you will one day suffer the literal pain your customers suffer due to your poor (absolute [censored]ty) service supplied (or not supplied) by your inept pharmacy staff. Even doctors don't want to deal with Walgreens. Nothing is worse than going thru brain zaps and head shifts. ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. Extra 15% off $40+ vitamins. I understand how frustrating it is to wait so long for a prescription. Ha! I think they were about $1 the last time I bought any.I was able to do 8 weeks of morning and evening meds. I was like WTF?!) He found the lying sack manager to be the worst of people previously. A anonymoose410 Full Member Funny, I NEVER have problems at CVS, which will get all of my business. Tommy has a Sam's Club Membership. The pharmacist is restricted by state laws. Do you expect the pharmacy to dole out free samples as if they're the cosmetics department pushing minis of Pantene Pro V shampoo? kylie,There are still local, family owned pharmacies here, too. There is no positive reinforcement. They don't train people. SUCKS. The previous year I was never even told there was an evaluation! They always notify me by email when my Rx's are in and follow up with a phone call if I forget to pick them up. I have had good luck with a specific Walgreens in my town. Never ever get generic from Walgreens. I know this is no exception, but I am just asking people to try to be more patient. Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. I finally had to leave. I asked. 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