My wife has auto immune and toxic shock . Her doctor called in a prescription for cough medicine that is similar to an over the counter cough syrup but with much less chemicals and she reacts better when taking this medicine the doctor prescribed. The pharmacist was so rude and would not fill it . We said we would pay for it out of pocket and we have a valid prescription. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing . We will definitely switch to another CVS as most are much nicer to deal with. This is the CVS in Target on General Stilwell in Marina.
Whomever this women was has no people skills in dealing with people in a people business and really doesn’t care about customer service obviously.
Shame , shame , shame
We would love to talk to someone in charge there but I’m not holding my breath.
Michael Stern
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Krista P.
CVS is spirit airlines of pharmaceuticals
I used to go to Walgreens for 15+ years where my script was $5 with my old insurance. Now with my new plan, I thought I was only covered at CVS—or I could pay $98 at Walgreens. So I drop off my prescription at CVS thinking it’s covered, and they tell me it’s not. Out-of-pocket price? $178. On top of that, they don’t even have it in stock and say it’ll take 2–3 business days to order. I’m like whatever, I need it—I’ll fill it and try to use a GoodRX coupon.
I download the CVS app to check my prescription status—app doesn’t work. I can’t even find proof that I dropped off the script. And when you call the pharmacy? You have to leave a voicemail to speak with someone. Walgreens never made it that difficult.
Then I find out GoodRX only saves me $20—still awful, but I try to use it. They tell me I have to wait 10–15 minutes for the coupon to “process.” Never had to do that at Walgreens—they’d apply it right away and I’d be out the door.
So I wait. Drive back up to the window. There’s now a cardboard sign that says “System down.” I ask the guy what happened and what I’m supposed to do, and he tells me I have to come back tomorrow because the GoodRX code shorted out their system… it’s 2025 for goodness sake. Walgreens you give the code and you get your script within seconds.
At this point I’m beyond pissed. I would honestly rather pay the $98 at Walgreens than deal with CVS again. What a garbage company. Shut it down.
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Customer D.
CVS store brands aren't worth the money
I am writing about CVS's store brand products that try to replace name brands. Specifically, their body wash and skin cream are thin, watery and nothing like the name brands they seek to replace. You get what you pay for. I'm buying the name brands from now on.
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Hunter H.
CVS Wisconsin
I literally come here to shop for everything from cosmetics to groceries to the pharmacy ,and the specific patient that I go to in Oshkosh Wisconsin has amazing workers. They’ve always been very sweet to me and the pharmacist has always been very kind as well. The store is always clean and there’s always someone to help you if you!if you need. ALSO the CVS rewards system is the best rewards system i’ve ever used, I think it said that I’ve saved like $800 since 2021 which is crazy!!! love them so much, and I cannot express my gratitude enough.
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Scott
Decent service (except the two times…
Decent service (except the two times the pharmacists just never bothered to fill my prescriptions) but the hours of operation are terrible. It’s very convenient so I’m going to give it some more time. I cannot go back to the 500 west 23 street store which is a one star abomination.
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Brenda G.
If I could give no stars that is what…
If I could give no stars that is what it would be. Horrible customer service at the front counter taking a UPS package in. Immediately met with negative attitude about the size of the package I brought in, two clerks behind the counter. After the first clerk displayed the negative attitude saying she was refusing all large packages because she was not going to lift it, the second proceeded to tell me that it was over five pounds they refuse to take it. If I as a customer can carry it by myself into the store, then surely two people can manage to slide it across the floor behind the counter. There are no size and weight restrictions listed for this drop off point. I am elderly and female and I can manage to carry the package, it was not that heavy it was just a tall package, there is no excuse in 100 degree weather treating UPS customers like that, UPS should get rid of you as a provider.
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Tonya H.
Review of Pharmacist Conduct
Review of Pharmacist Conduct – Unprofessional and Disrespectful Behavior
As a licensed medical provider working with a nationwide medical clinic, I was deeply disappointed by the conduct of a pharmacist at this location. One of our patients returned to clinic after being refused her medication refill—despite presenting a printed prescription that was properly signed, included the physician's NPI number, and met all legal requirements. This method of issuing prescriptions is standard across hospitals and private practices nationwide, especially with the growing use of electronic medical record systems.
I contacted the pharmacy directly to clarify and ensure the patient received the care she needed. Unfortunately, the pharmacist I spoke with was not only uncooperative, but outright rude and arrogant. I answered all of his questions respectfully, yet he continued to challenge my legitimacy as a provider. Shockingly, he even asked if I was “acting like a paramedic.” For the record, I hold the appropriate medical degrees and have over 30 years of clinical experience.
His behavior was unprofessional, dismissive, and inappropriate. Despite confirming that the prescription was for a non-controlled medication, he refused to fill it, asked the same questions repeatedly, questioned my authority without cause, and ultimately ended the call by saying, “Let’s not waste any more time,” before hanging up on me.
This kind of behavior creates unnecessary barriers to care and disrespects both the provider and the patient. I was forced to redirect the prescription to a different pharmacy to ensure the patient received her medication without further delay. I have filed a formal complaint with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy to ensure this incident is reviewed appropriately.
Addendum: I asked the pharmacist for his full name, and he gave me an incorrect name—most likely to avoid being reported to the pharmacy board. I called the pharmacy again and asked a technician to provide his full name and correct spelling, but she refused and said she would connect me back to him. I explained I did not wish to speak with him again. On a third attempt, I asked for the store manager. The staff member who answered was kind and went to get the manager, but the manager also refused to provide the pharmacist’s name, citing it as private information. This is incorrect. A pharmacist's name is public information—it appears on every prescription label and is listed on the state Board of Pharmacy website. I proceeded to file a formal complaint for disciplinary action with the board due to this pharmacist’s unprofessional behavior and for obstructing a patient’s access to care. If all of you who have had a negative experience would contact the NC Board of Pharmacy, this nonsense might get addressed properly. There are numerous reviews here regarding the same issue with this particular pharmacist. The pharmacist's name is Ylber (Ben) Rraci. License #:
29329
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Andrew G.
Worst Experience Ever
This pharmacy has refused to fill my medication without providing a medical justification on two separate occasions. The decision to halt medication is dangerous and should be grounded in clinical analysis but that is not how this store operates.
If you have been refused service by CVS, you can file a complaint with your state board of pharmacy.