So honestly, I wasn't really planning on writing a review for this CVS Pharmacy inside the Target at Cerritos Promenade, but I had a good enough experience getting my COVID and flu shots here that I felt it warranted a review that should hopefully bump up the overall rating. I tried making an appointment online at www.cvs.com for a COVID shot, but it seemed supply was low and demand was high. Time slots were limited, and so was the selection of pharmacies on the webpage. I even tried to see how it looked where my parents live, and it was way worse. Like only one pharmacy location 20 miles away worse. Here, it was better, but not ideal for me. The past 4-5 months have been pretty rough for me. I won't go into the details, but I will mention that my schedule is more limited and unpredictable week by week. Luckily, I was able to schedule an appointment around dinner time close to where I was planning to pick up dinner, so I'm lucky things worked out nicely there. When I made my appointment, I was asked what vaccines I'd like. At first, I was just going for the COVID shot, but then it also allowed me to choose the flu vaccine. I had already scheduled an appointment elsewhere, but if I could get it here too, why not get both shots in one shot? Or one visit I should say lol. I was a little dubious if getting both in the same visit was a good idea, but I overheard one of the pharmacists saying to another customer it can be done. After filling out the necessary information online, my appointment was scheduled, and all I had to do was wait. Well I also had to find my COVID vaccine card and watch a video that was texted to me shortly after my appointment was confirmed. I didn't actually get an email confirmation, but rather, a text confirmation, so bear this in mind when scheduling your appointment. I got another text about 1-2 hours before my scheduled appointment, and the text has a link that you can tap to indicate checking into the pharmacy upon your arrival. As I approached the pharmacy, I tapped the check-in link and stepped in line directly behind the customers that were being serviced by that aforementioned pharmacist. Literally 10-15 seconds later, another pharmacist, Tess, called my name as if she was expecting my presence. Whoa! That was fast! I arrived about 10 minutes early, so I thought I would have had to wait a little longer. Well actually, I did because it took a while for Tess to get everything set up for me. Since I took the last appointment of the day, there were a couple of hiccups. Like there was supposed to be one dose of the COVID vaccine available for me, but they ran out a little early, so she had to open a new pack. Also, after she administered the flu shot, she noticed one of the needles was bent, so she had to get a new one for the COVID shot. That took a while, but I wasn't in a hurry or anything, and like I said, I did arrive 10 minutes early. Before administering both shots, Tess asked if I'd like both shots on the same arm or different arms. I wasn't sure if that would make a difference in the side effects, but she said it wouldn't, and so I chose both on the same arm, thinking it'd be better to have one strong arm and one weaker arm rather than two weak arms. Honestly, I didn't feel a thing! Well I did after the fact, but I barely felt the needles at all! I asked if I had to wait 15 minutes as instructed in the video, but she mentioned I could just walk around the store, which is what I did. My arm did feel a little weaker, but not a whole lot. When scheduling your appointment, you are asked for your insurance info, but I think I could have bypassed that since I'd already gotten a shot before at other CVS locations, and so all my information was still in their system. I didn't even have to present my insurance card. I just had to present my COVID vaccination card, and she waited until after the shots before handing it back to me. It's better that way because I think before, the card would be handed back before the shot, enabling unscrupulous plebians to dart off prematurely (seriously?). Overall, I had a nice little interaction with Tess, and I definitely wouldn't be opposed to getting another shot here, especially if I can pick up lunch or dinner nearby! lol but in all seriousness, I am pretty thankful I was able to get the COVID and flu shots here at a time that was convenient for me. The longer than usual wait did annoy me a little, but not enough to deter me from giving a rating fewer than four stars. While I can't speak for anything regarding prescriptions here, I don't foresee an issue if I were to come here for that. Just note that between 1:30 and 2 PM, the pharmacy will be closed so the pharmacist(s) can take a lunch break. Hey, don't forget, pharmacists are humans too, so they deserve to eat as well! read more

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I enjoy shopping at Target rather because it's one stop shopping for me. There's Starbucks and pharmacy all in one building. I don't need to drive two different places. Time and energy need to conserve. read more

Have been visiting this store and I think it is proper to leave a review. We had our vaccines administered recently from this branch. The pharmacist on duty was well acquainted with his stuff he took care of my wife, mother in law and myself. He is Theo so far we were all vaccinated and was really informative on questions we have asked. I thank CVS for their responsibility of hiring good pharmacists such as Theo. read more

CVS Pharmacy - Drugstores Near Me - Cerritos, California

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This has been my family's pharmacy for years now and it's very convenient since it's inside target in cerritos. The only thing that made me compose this review is because for the second time today I find this new (to this location) male asian pharmacist/pharmacy tech very rude. I was not sure if he is the pharmacist or a pharmacy tech because he does not wear any identification or name tag and wears civilian/casual clothing. He was the only one I find very unprofessional. I wish I was able to get his name. The previous pharmacy techs and pharmacist in this location are truly courteous and professional. I wonder how he was able to get this job with such a bad attitude. read more

I would like to first state that yesterdays visit was a last minute unplanned trip. My daughter needed a TB test and google search directed us to this CVS for a last minute 4pm appointment. Once here I decided I would buy some bottle water and other beverages because of this scorching heatwave we were dealing with. To my surprise, there were no shopping carts available at all. I walked in looking for one inside and outside the store which a CVS employee noticed and asked what I needed help with. I mentioned I needed a cart because I was getting heavy bottled water. This employee was working the makeup section and didn't really need to help me retrieve a cart. I was already headed to parking lot to go get one but she went out of her way to walk out there in the ugly California sun and brought me one very promptly and with a smile. I was grateful for that! It doesn't stop there, I walked around the store looking for other deals and a male employee asked if I needed help with anything to let him know! It's such a nice gesture when employees go out of their way to help someone. The pandemic is still ongoing and I know dealing with the public isn't something a lot of workers wanna do because you never know who has the virus and nobody wants to get sick of course. The store was clean and organized also and the makeup section was beautifully lit and had a nice selection of good cosmetics. Very nice and impressive! All around, good customer service and vibes, the cashier went out of his way too! Definitely coming back soon. read more

Excellent service. They had my prescription ready and the pharmacist was so nice in explaining how to properly take my new medication.

I got a poor service today because there's only 2 people working! The guy I spoke 1st doesn't know what his doing! I ask him if my meds will arrive today for sure and he said yes! I followed up again with a lady who answered and put me on hold for 30 mins not even checking on me and then hang up! I called back then get a laughing giggles in the other line! What's this!?! Kids working in a pharmacy!! This is unprofessional!! And true enough they can't figure out what happened to my order? I was told they are busy and only 2 of them working today!!! CVS management what's this? We can say this now? So solution to my problem! I have to find someone to pick up my medications which I really really needed!! I was even ask about my diagnosis!?! Hello heard about HIPPA!!! Poor poor poor you guys deserves 0 star! read more

When theres a long line and one checker trying help someone with 10 coupons and he's asked to call for help and he says "I'm the only one up here because everyone else is doing something else" this was just after the manager brought up a package of Benadryl for another customer, I will transfer all my prescriptions to Rite Aid and never step foot in that store again because this is not the first time this is happened. read more

Watch out for this CVS. They're charging $8.49 for a two pack of bounty. You can get it at Walmart for half that price. Price gouging... Not cool read more

Very friendly. Very professional. It's in a Target, so sometimes there's a bit of a wait. But, the staff and pricing can't be beat.