CVS

Let me start with this year has been frustrating for me in the prescription drug world. I changed insurance providers and didn’t realize my one monthly RX was only partially covered by my provider. I went from paying 10 a month to $ 75 a month. I called in today to get my RX refilled and talked to Pharmacist Ryan. Ryan asked if my insurance changed because my RX was no longer covered and would be $ 176 for 1 month. I have never cried over an RX before, that changed today. I told him to fill it anyway. He called me back 10 mins later and let me know how upset he was that it was going to cost so much, so he did a little digging and found that my insurance now covers the name brand RX FOR FREE. He just saved me $ 176 dollars a month for the next 6 months. He went above and beyond and I feel very confident using CVS for all my pharmacy needs because I know their employees put their customers first.

Worst Pharmacy EVER! My doctor sent a prescription for an antiobiotic to this pharmacy on Thursday. When I went to pick it up, they said they hadn’t received the order. SO… I called my doctor’s office on Friday morning and they re-​sent the prescription plus called the pharmacy to verify that it was received. When I again went to pick it up on Friday, they said they didn’t have it. The pharmacist was very unconcerned and told the clerk in passing that he hadn’t received any calls or voicemails; he just moved on to someone else.
Monday, I asked my doctor to send the prescription to a locally owned pharmacy. When that pharmacy tried to fill the prescription, guess what??? They couldn’t because CVS HAD ALREADY FILLED IT ON FRIDAY. I’m only thankful that the prescription was not life or death!
The new pharmacy told CVS to unfill the prescription and they filled it for me promptly.

Stopped in here on my way to work after realizing I didn’t have deodorant in the car. The parking lot is too small to share with Dunkin Donuts and there may or may not be any parking around the back. I didn’t have time to find out. Ended up parking in a non-​appropriate self made space because I knew I’d be in and out. Once in, I was able to find what I was looking for, although I didn’t see any travel size, which would have been preferable for the occasion. The cashier was an older lady who I’ve seen there before. She’s so kind and friendly. I didn’t have to wait in any line and she let me use someone else’s CVS card because my number didn’t pull up an account. I was in and out in 2 minutes flat w/​no problems. Recommended if you’re in a hurry.

This review is for their Minute Clinic. First off, it’s damned convenient as it’s across from where I work in Uptown. Just don’t pick a «peak» time and you’ll be OK. I went like at 3pm, and I only waited about 20 minutes.
The Nurse Practitioner was very nice and personable, and pretty much nailed what I had… STREP THROAT! Uggggg. So a good healthy does of penicillin did the bad bug in!
It’s a pretty big pharmacy too, and they are relatively efficient.
Overall this is a very cool place if you work (or live) in Uptown and you need a «doc in the box» for something non-​life threatening.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pharmacists are very knowledgeable. This is a true neighborhood pharmacy!

Avoid. I was here tonight and an aggressive panhandler approached me just as I was getting out of my car.

So when I’m driving around town, sometimes I come into this location versus my Rite Aid by my place.
This place is BIG and has more than just pharmacy stuff… you name it… they probably have it.
The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is the parking lot just cannot handle the volume that comes through here… throw in the Dunkin Donuts next door and parking is usually not an option… you’ll have to park down the street or way behind the building… ugh.

I’m gonna have to give this store 4 stars. It’s not perfect but a) the location is fabulous (uptown), b) for the location the size of the store is bigger than expected, c) I’ve never waited in line more than 5 minutes.
While there is a Harris Teeter just a block away, I’ve gotta say that if I need something on the run, I’m at this CVS. Yes, the parking is a pain. The lot itself is small and the spots are very tight. That being said, I have yet to not find a space to park my ultra sleek 2000 malibu ;)
I haven’t used the pharmacy here so I will reserve comment. However, this location has everything I’ve needed — Diet Pepsi, Birthday cards, shampoo, mascara, packing tape (in case you were wondering).

This location is a little larger than most CVS stores, which is surprising for a branch in uptown. It is definitely the largest pharmacy in the center of the city, and it’s selection of products is never wanting. Unlike smaller outlets, this CVS has a minute clinic, which can be a huge plus come cold season.
The real drawback here is the parking. There are only about 15 cramped parking spaces to be shared between this CVS and the Dunkin’ Donuts/​Baskin-​Robbins next door. Nevertheless, you’ll probably want to drive here. It is about one block beyond what most people consider the safe area of uptown. During the day you won’t encounter anything worse than panhandling, but at night the area takes on a distinctly different feeling.

I headed to the Minute Clinic to get a flu shot. It was a pretty quick and easy process. You sign in on a computer, which takes 5 – 10 minutes. Depending on how many people are there, you might have to wait. I just waited a couple minutes, then headed in and got a flu shot. The nurse practitioner was really friendly and nice. She also commended me repeatedly for getting a flu shot, and who doesn’t like positive recognition?

This is a pretty standard CVS pharmacy, but I really like it for a few reasons. First of all, for some reason it’s NEVER crowded, so you’re always in and out in no time at all, which is huge. There’s always parking, too, so the trip is always a quick one. Grab a coffee at Dunkin’ on your way in (it’s next door).
On top of all the toiletries and random things you’d expect, this CVS has a great drinks selection that I make constant use of. The pharmacy here is also top-​notch – great staff that work quickly. You can normally get a prescription in like 15 minutes or so, which is a departure form the way normal pharmacies often work.
Also: this CVS normally has lots of great firesales, where stuff you’d probably never think to buy is on hugely discounted sales. I definitely pick up random stuff when I’m in line, and I’m always pleased with what I come away with. Check it out.

I love Minute Clinics. I rushed to this location one day after a yoga class when I realized that I had that burning, horrid urinary tract infection feeling… ladies, you know what I’m talking about. I was in and out within 15 minutes, which is amazing when you are in that kind of pain. The nurse practitioner was young, funny, and professional, and she was compassionate with my ouchie situation. She also helped me pick out an antibiotic that would be most helpful and cheap since I don’t have health insurance. I would have been in a mess a few times without the Minute Clinic, and I think they are a wonderful resource.