Cheeky M.
Walgreen's online doctor visit program…
Walgreen's online doctor visit program is atrocious. It is nowhere near as convenient or efficient as they promote. After filling out a ton of paperwork, you are placed in a waiting line to see a doctor. There is no description of wait time. You enter a chat box and wait...and wait...and wait. 7 hours I waited. 7. Hours. I logged in at 8:14am and wasn't seen until 3:16pm. I typed in the comment box several times asking if I was still in line - no response. No prompts throughout the day to maintain contact with me or check in. I finally found a phone number hidden in one of the website pages and called. Twice. Neither time was helpful, although I was assured the maximum wait time was 4 hours. In the end, the doctor showed up but didn't use a camera so I couldn't even see who was asking me medical questions. $75 (you have to pay upfront), 7 hours waiting, and a 7 minute phone call to tell me to go get a COVID test and over the counter medicine. Unf'ing believable. If you have a job - this is not a convenient option. You're chained to your computer screen hoping someone gives a sh*t enough to make sure you're still there. It is clear to me that the doctors in the his program see you BETWEEN their regularly scheduled patients all day. You are squeezed in when it's convenient for them. If you aren't feeling well, this is not the method to seek assistance. It was a waste of $75 and 7 hours of my life. I will never use this service again.


