Ndea is the pharmacist who helped me most recently. She is awesome! Knowledgeable, efficient, pleasant--and she LISTENS.

A tight space, small CVS with pharmacy in the back and usually a line. Even though it's small, I hope this place stays open, there doesn't seem to be much CVS anymore. The deals are good when used with coupons. Security at the door. Parking can be hard due to local businesses around and metered parking. read more

I hope you like waiting in line, because that's what you're going to do here. They'll tell you the app makes things faster. This is a lie. The pharmacy is wildly understaffed, which has led to multiple errors in my prescriptions. It wasn't that bad until the Rite Aid closed, but it is obviously overwhelmed with the influx of new patients. read more

Horrible customer services. The girl at the counter was rude it was1:28 and I was on line and the customer in front of me had just finished now it was1:33. She simply looked at me and said we are at lunch and you need to come back at 2. I understand they have and deserve lunch , however the proper thing to do would have been to inform me since I was already on line. The excuse from the pharmacist was no better. It automatically clocks me out and our system would not have been able to ring you up anyway. The professional and proper way would have been to inform me while I was online read more

The lowest common denominator pharmacists. The lady tonight admitted "I'm not a regular pharmacist." They don't even have "regular pharmacists." She should be fired from her job, and this CVS should be shut down. God only knows what medicine they're dispensing to people, the elderly, children. In addition to all this, it's disgusting in there. It's dirty, there'a grime on the walls, water falling from the ceilings. It's like being in The Walking Dead, except the zombies on TV are smarter than the staff that works here. read more

I hope this place closes down soon. It's run down, the employees are AWFUL. And there's a security guard who stands right in front of the door who scares you when you walk in. It's so unwelcoming and I tell everyone to avoid this place. Please close this CVS down and bring a more helpful company ; Montclair needs a fresh start! read more

In my experience at the CVS Montclair store, the store manager, Drew, and his staff ( and the store Security Officer) are genuinely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. A+'s all around there. However, it appears that CVS's senior management could be more supportive of this small, very busy pharmacy. Not too long ago, Montclair was served by three different pharmacies. Two closed and now there is only one; CVS. As a consequence, the wait for service there can be a bit long, even though the staff is clearly working steadily and quite hard. I like this store a lot. However, in the future, I may start bringing a good book, a bottle of water, and a small folding camp chair with which to wait in line. (This store has a pretty good selection of chocolate bars, too, so I will be all set for the 'long haul' there :) Sincerely, Gillian S. read more

What are the real hours for this store? The vm says 7, I get there at 615 and the says it's closed and I can't pick up prescriptions. It says open at 8am but you can't pick up prescriptions. What are the actual hours available to pick up prescriptions here since they open late and close early? read more

I have used good rx coupon for my generic vyvanse every single time I have filled at at this CVS and this visit they said they don't do that and the pharmacist raised his voice at me with a dismissive hand. Switching my pharmacy going forward. Because of the type of medication it is I felt like I was being treated like a drug seeker trying to get a deal. I have adhd. My copay just went up for 375.00 on this medication THIS month - cvs has honored my good rx every single time. Never seen this pharmacist before here but I won't be back. It was a terrible way to treat someone. If your policy changes .... Explain it ... don't dismiss and yell read more

This place is incredibly horrific. The wait is over 30 minutes in line- they mess up claims with insurance- Don't pick up their phone & are even rude to United Healthcare insurance representatives.DO NOT GET YOUR MEDICINE HERE. read more

Such a dirty looking pharmacy. Crowded, falling apart. Requires a guard. Umm. Nope. Too bad the Rite Aid scrips the street closed. This is not doable. read more

Thank You to the following great employees of CVS pharmacy in Montclair Village: Wafa, Bora, Stormy!! These employees are consistently professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous! They clearly show an interest in HELPING the customer!! Thank You!!!! read more

They close for an hour or so for lunch, which it's understandable that people need a break. However, when 5 employees all come back together, one has to wonder why they can't just take lunch shifts like any other "retail" establishment ever outside of a tiny town. read more

Last few times I've been here to pickup a package... "Oh we haven't received any deliveries from UPS." "Really? I have the tracking and it shows it was delivered at this date and time at this location. Can you double check?" Associate gets annoyed, digs through packages behind them and locates the one for me. Make sure you have all of your delivery details because if you don't they're going to tell you they don't have your package without even checking. read more

Drew Thompson (pharmacy manager) is incredibly friendly and helpful. I've honestly never worked with a better pharmacist. He actually cares about his customers and all of their individual needs. My son has many medications that are constantly changing- he is always there to help me through insurance and ordering challenges in a timely manner with a smile on his face. He is friendly with everyone who comes in and many seem to think of him as a friend in the community. Best pharmacy in Oakland in my experience. read more

My mother went in to go pick up her medication on May 13th at 1PM, and the worker (apparently a tall Caucasian male) was extremely rude to her. Her English is a little broken so I understand the difficulties he might've had when communicating with her. However, despite her just straight up giving the insurance card to pick up medication and attempting to communicate with him, he cut her off refused to listen. She had to calm down and go back and call me to speak with him on the phone, and he was still extremely rude while raising his voice saying "I cannot speak that language. I CANNOT communicate with her". Look, I understand language barriers are difficult and everyone has their bad days. But that's NOT a reason to put someone down enough to a point where they come back home crying, making them need hours to calm down to try and go back. I don't know if this it's this worker who doesn't know what professionalism or basic human decency is, or if this CVS that believe it's okay to treat people like this. Every single person is someone else's family. Think about that. Really, try thinking about how you would feel if someone important to you had to fear being mistreated when doing something as simple as picking up their medication. I don't know who you are, but you should know that you have done an awful thing. I am hoping you are not treating anyone else this way. I hope you're not scaring away other people who are just trying to pick up their medication while you're on the clock, getting paid to give people medication. Do your job. You're getting paid for it. read more

Drew Thompson, the CVS that you manage in Oakland in Montclair is a hot mess! You close on time which is great except for the staff, but not for the customers people who've been waiting in line and arrived before closing time. You staff comes out to ask if anyone needs to speak with the pharmacist about 10 minutes before closing but doesn't say that they will close. Then they announce 12 minutes after closing that the pharmacy is closed and the 8+ people in line will need to come back tomorrow at 11 am. That's later than banker hours my gosh. Then the clerk scolds us and says we should have gotten there sooner. I for one was there at 5:50 so I'm not sure to whom she was speaking to. They refused to call you or a supervisor. I have photos of the staff but decided not to post them for their own safety. DO BETTER OR SHUT DOWN! read more

I just visited to pick up a few things on my way to the next task on my list.. This comment is about the wonderful experience I had at the checkout line. I was completely not paying attention, but handed Unekka a wad of coupons that I had received in the mail. This review is about the lovely experience I had next. I want to make sure Unekka is recognized for going above an beyond helping me sort through a labyrinth of discounts, coupons and credits. I like this store for a number of reasons. I used to work for Long's Drug Stores. This CVS is a converted Long's and still has a bit of the same vibe that I loved. But Unekka reminded me that I also like this store because of the friendly staff. Thanks Unekka! read more

Automated refill system said they'd reach out to the vet to get prescription refill. It didn't. Vet confirmed they faxed in a refill. CVS system lost it. I called the next day to ask about refill status, system said they would call me back and they didn't. So 6 days later, I have run out of anti-seizure medication for my dog and the pharmacist's attitude is "I don't know if I can call the vet today, I am busy" Complete lack of customer care or attempt to work on resolving this. What a joke. I miss Rite Aid. read more

Drew the pharmacist is excellent. He connects with customers, always goes the extra mile and has your back on medication mistakes and advice. Thanks all! read more

This review is about the pharmacy and overall how CVS's dated systems and inefficient processes delay care to patients. This specific CVS has been doubly troubled after rite aid was acquired by CVS. There are so many meds all over the backroom because they cannot address the needs of Montclair. As a result the lines are long and full of challenges that cannot be addressed quickly. During many rounds of unnecessary confusion (e.g., questioning insurance card, hesitating to fill a prescription because of their systems, asking me to pay full amount for meds), I was able to pick up my prescription. It took 45 min and opted out of speaking with pharmacist as I needed to get out of the small space. I switched from CVS to a mail subscription and will not go back. While I found a solution for myself, I feel bad for the Montclair community left without choices. read more

Drew Thompson & Molly - excellent customer service! I can't write too much detail about my wife's need for certain medications, but Drew went above and beyond to make sure all was good. Thank you to Molly as well for friendly smiles when everything else around me at the time seemed to be off balance and bad. Not only did they give me my wife's medication quickly, they gave me a certain level of hope through their care and professionalism. read more

Prompt and friendly service. Thank you so much. Nicest pharmacy team around. It makes a big difference.

I usually get my prescriptions at Rite-Aid across that street. Unfortunately, they did not have the prescription so it was forwarded to this pharmacy. I thought things might have changed, but "No!". Horrible customer service, worst I have ever encountered. They do not know how to speak to customers and don't care about how customers feel. This will be the last time I am ever going back to this place. Other CVS pharmacy are OK. read more

Dear Patty L, We have never refused to fill your medication - as long as you have an Rx on file, you always have the option to fill that medication (out-of-pocket). However, we have been unable to fill certain medications under your insurance due to your plan requiring prior authorization - in these situations, you'll have to contact your prescribing doctors office and request them to contact your insurance to initiate prior authorization. If your insurance decides to approve the medication, then we should be able to fill your medicine with your insurance. As far as me being rude, disrespectful, and antisemitic- I have no idea where you got that from. I am accepting of all people, religions, backgrounds, cultures, races, etc. I do not make you wait longer than other customers. However, when you come to pick up your medications and we have nothing in-process or ready, it's a very long and drawn out conversation of accusations about how we are refusing to provide you medicines (among other erroneous accusations). When we ask you to move to the drop-off window to look into your profile to help (and respect the other customers time by keeping the line moving), you refuse. We are genuinely trying to help you, but sometimes it seems like you do not listen to us. I'm sorry for the miscommunication in the past. I hope we can reach a middle ground where we can bother understand each other. -Drew read more

All CVS employees I've encountered have been polite and try to be helpful. The problem seems to be the corporate set-up. The CVS website simply doesn't work, and in many ways. The button to refill doesn't work. A widget to message the pharmacy online doesn't work. Meanwhile, once you manage to communicate to the pharmacy and they refill your prescription, put plenty of money in your parking meter because you will wait 15-20 minutes in line to get your pills. This is true at several locations I've tried. The pharmacies are packed with employees working in extremely crowded conditions at full tilt. They just seem to be overwhelmed with the amount of prescriptions to be filled, the cramped working areas, and the complex systems used for processing the prescriptions. I think I will go back to Wallgreens where it was a tad easier but suspect that these problems are endemic to our health care system. More people living longer and longer, using more and more medications and a dysfunctional, byzantine structure of insurance requirements. read more

Update: after calling again today and getting more I acknowledged phone calls I email the Chief Customer Officer her email is Michelle.Peluso@CVShealth.com. I received an email from the executive team and then a call from a district manager. This store has issues and they are working through them. It doesn't appear leadership is very good here and they tell me changed are being made. The gentleman I spoke with gave me all the information I needed on my vaccine. I do appreciate their calls and emails. Let's see if changes happen! If I could give negative stars I would. Tonight I tried to call the Pharmacy to check on a vaccine I had. It appears it was never sent to Kaiser who is my medical provider. I called and the system transfers me right to Q. After about 10 mins no one answers not to even say please hold. After 30 mins same thing after 45 mins (I kid you not) still nothing. I call back and ask to speak to a front line customer service person and this women tells me this is an ongoing issue with the pharmacy and they don't feel they need to answer the phone. Wtf? She tells me you can come in the store and speak with them? I told her I'm a little far away and what if I was a senior who needed something and I told "I can transfer you back to the Q". She did I waited another 30 mins and same thing. Not one time did someone answer the phone and say please hold we are busy or short staffed. I asked to chat with a manager an no one was on duty. Great store here. It seems so well run. Absolutely the worst customer service ever. How shameful. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

Nothing bad to say, cvs store tucked in a shopping area, staff are friendly. Near a Peet's coffee. Clean inside and out.

The pharmacy manager Drew Thompson is knowledgeable and friendly. He administer the Covid bacon e himself and we had scheduled it online. This pharmacy always gets my Rx on time and the wait to pick them up is minimal. So glad this CVS is close to our home. read more

Booked a Covid booster vaccination a couple days ahead of time. When I got to the pharmacy I let the staff know I was there for my Covid booster appointment. A shorter gentleman wearing glasses in the back asked what type of vaccination I needed and I calmly repeated that it was for a Covid booster. He then said they had no Covid shots and asked if there was another vaccination I needed. Confused I asked again if I was in the right place and if it was the Covid booster they were out of. He aggressively stated they were out of boosters. I didn't understand why I had an appointment if they didn't have the vaccine. But his tone shift was very odd and aggressive. Then a taller male or woman(couldn't tell with the mask on) with longer black hair stormed to the front of the desk and shouted at me, saying I had already been told three times they were out of the Covid boosters and asked what my problem was. I was even more confused now because I had been calm and was just trying to figure out if I was in the right place since my appointment hadn't been canceled. I told her/him I didn't have a problem until they stormed up to me yelling. This second aggressive person actually kicked me out because said they were being A***holes to me. I left feeling upset and angered, that seemingly out of nowhere the staff was hyper aggressive. 10 minutes later I received an email cancellation for my appointment, where I will be leaving a review after this yelp one. I can only imagine they must have had someone earlier in the day getting angry at them for not having the vaccine, because I can't imagine why they would be on edge and so aggressive with me. I had no issue with them not having the vaccine, I was calmly just trying to understand if I was in the right place, I'm visiting from out of town. I will never go back there and I will ask that my friends and family that live in the area boycott this cvs store. All they had to do was calmly explain that I was in the right place but the Covid booster I had scheduled an appointment for had run out, and that they could not fulfill my appointment. And maybe act a little emphatic? read more

I honestly think this pharmacy must work hard to be as difficult and profoundly unhelpful as they are. The last time I was in town, the pharmacist here claimed that they could not refill my prescription because it had already been filled over in Tiburon - so I raced over to Tiburon (as much as one can "race" in traffic that took an hour), only to be told that the pharmacist got the store number wrong and, in fact, the prescription had been filled in my hometown in So.Cal. An evening wasted, and I still didn't have the prescription that I needed. I just called today to confirm that they had this same drug before traveling up, so that I could have my doctor call it into the pharmacy and avoid this same problem - and they refused to tell me, citing "policy" (despite the fact that they told me before, in person, where to find my drugs and despite the fact that two CVS stores in So.Cal. had already told me whether they did or did not have the drug that I need). The service is slow and just... bad, in my opinion. I will not contact or (try to) use them again. read more

This is one of the worst pharmacies we have had to deal with. They are rude, disrespectful, racist.... The pharmacist is absolutely not experienced and their missteps have led to me becoming sicker. AVOID THIS LOCATION!!!! I will be reporting them to their Corporate offices too. It's unacceptable! read more

If you're looking for a pharmacy that's completely unreliable, this CVS on Mountain Blvd is the place for you. In my experience, they fail to refill prescriptions on time, fail to transfer prescriptions in or out of their location, and NEVER call me back when they promise to do so. And if you think that's bad, just try getting them to answer the phone - it's a hopeless cause. I've had to deal with CVS on multiple occasions, and each time has been an absolute nightmare. Their lack of professionalism and basic customer service is simply unacceptable. I cannot fathom how a business that's supposed to be providing healthcare services can be so negligent and unresponsive. If you value your health and your time, do yourself a favor and steer clear of CVS. There are plenty of other pharmacies out there that will actually take care of you and your needs. Trust me, you'll be much better off taking your business elsewhere. read more

I am a physician and my family have used this store - I as a prescriber, my family as customers. No More. I have called in prescriptions that were not filled despite receiving messages that they were ready. My family have received messages that Rx's were ready to be told they were at a different store. When I spoke to the pharmacist, his comment was "this store is a mess". He advised I call 'corporate'. The staff are generally rude and seem to think the chaos is amusing. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Wow. There is apparently no way to speak to a human on the phone and the question I have is not covered by their absurd automated system. They are scheduling me, then canceling, then scheduling me again for the same time slot. Should I go, not go, run for the hills? Yeah, no. Back to Walgreens, which isn't something you hear me say often. read more

No one answers their phone. I've been on hold for more than a hour now. I even used to phone calling and both is on hold

Worst CVS pharmacy ever. I've had a few irksome situations in the past but recently my prescription was not delivered --- supposedly "left with individual" --- but I never received it. I called the pharmacy (was put on hold for a looooong time) and was first told by the manager that they were not responsible once a prescription left their hands. What? The end user is never the one obligated to follow up on a lost package or eat the cost for a replacement. The manager grudgingly said she would call the doctor's office and insurance company. She sounded so put upon, though, isn't this part of the job??? My prescription was lost and I need it, but I felt no sympathy or even a little remorse from CVS as a client/patient. Instead, I got a manager who was rude, condescending, and had no clue of good customer service. Sad. Will go to another pharmacy. read more

I really appreciate that the pharmacist and the team have consistently demonstrated empathy and kindness, and tried to help whenever they can. They are not a robot taking orders but you can see they truly care. When the doctor was late to give them the info they still gave us the meds for a couple of days until the full confirmation came from the doctor so we don't miss doses. read more

I understand being understaffed, so I try to take that into account. When they say they're behind, they don't mean a few hours behind, they mean a week behind in re-filling prescriptions. My insurance approved my refill a week ago or more, so I showed up at the pharmacy on Mountain Boulevard today. I was told that they were behind. They had what I needed but had not filled it yet. They stated that they would fill it in 10 minutes and call out my name. Meanwhile, I saw a couple other people show up, check in and get told the same thing. Within five or 10 minutes, these other customers' names were called and they were able to get their refills. After 25 minutes, I let them know that it had been 25 minutes and that I had to leave. There was no customer service, and the response I received was "OK". This was on January 12, arrival 4:48 PM. My plan is to try to move all of my prescriptions out of this pharmacy and use my insurance company's mail order service instead. read more

If you want to stand in line forever, go here!!! they have a lunch hour which they don't post so you don't know that they won't be back for an hour-ish which I was told after waiting for over 15 minutes and the pharmacist just kept smiling at me. When I asked when I would be helped, he said they were on lunch, I said, where is there a sign that says that? He said oh yeah, I probably should put one up....duh read more