CVS Pharmacy is a great resource for me when I can't find what I need from other stores. I needed to pick up some things last night at my local CVS Pharmacy Store. Both of my arms are all sunburned from sitting out by the pool and I wasn't wearing sunscreen. CVS Pharmacy was the only drug store that had their Aloe Vera Gel in stock. The price was $6.29 for a pump bottle for this .Aloe Vera Gel. This Aloe Vera Gel will provide me with a cooling sensation to ease my sunburn. I also bought 2 Wet and Wild (Black) Gel Eyeliner Pencil. The price was $6.79 each. The total for 2 eyeliner pencils is $13.58. Then I bought one Rose shade Blush. The price is $2.19. The final item I bought was the Blush Brush. the price is $8.00. My total bill was $17.28. I enjoy shopping at this CVS Pharmacy location due to their cashier like Mata is always very helpful in finding the product that I need most and she is also has an upbeat positive attitude. Their pharmacist is also very helpful and friendly to me their regular customer. read more

CVS Pharmacy - BUY 2 BOXED CANDY at $2.00 AND GET ONE CANDY FREE. - Drugstores Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Jay has very poor listening skills and terrible customer service. I seriously don't understand how this young man made it through the hiring process unless the Talent Acquisition managers are no longer using STAR or behavioral assessments for new hires. He had a bad attitude and I never got to a solution because he was too busy mincing words. CVS customer service has gone downhill since COVID. CVS do better! read more

Don't get passport photos here, mine got denied because they didn't take them right, waste of money, and the girl taking the photos clearly hated her life. read more

New location in the middle of downtown. Nice selection of all the things pharmacies have and more. Big frozen food section, loads of make up too. Many seasonal goodies. Some tourist items. Hardly any staff, the one that checked me out was not friendly but oh we read more

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We were in Oceanside / Encinitas recently to attend the memorial services for a family member. We somehow rushed our trip preparations and forgot some items at home. Also, the rental house where we were staying didn't have basics like bar soap (?! - what?) and a few other key comfort needs. A CVS run was needed. This particular location was near the freeway, and maybe that's part of their challenge. They have to keep a lot of items locked away. Would hate to think that they are victims of grab-and-go theft, but maybe that's the case. The whole store felt drab and depressing, from the cheap dirty gray carpet to some shelves that were barely stocked. The check out line has a weird maze pattern - the better to expose you to last minute impulse buying, I suppose. We asked about the availability of a travel mirror and were sent to wrong place. We ultimately found them ourselves, but passed due to really high prices for those particular items. I gave a light-hearted update to the associate about where we'd found the mirrors - somewhat close to where he'd sent us, but not in the same aisle. Thought he might like to know. Evidently, he didn't care, judging by his response. I remember remarking to Dear Hubby that when I first moved to Southern California many decades ago I was a confirmed Long's Drugs customer. I would drive past no less than five Savons to get to the nearest Long's in Tarzana. I found Savon stores to be disorganized, with poor displays, and a general lackluster feeling. Some years ago when CVS bought out Long's I hoped that they would keep the higher Long's standards going. It seems that over the years they've degraded bit by bit, and now many of them are looking as drab and dingy as the Savons I used to avoid. Sigh! read more

It's no wonder this pharmacy has such low reviews. I went in this morning and once again had to deal with the very unfriendly, and unprofessional Sonja! She is the WORST! I literally dread coming to pick up my prescriptions here due to how unprofessional she is. She lets the entire store know what you are there to pick up. She needs to retire. read more

This place is a fine local choice: The pharmacy staff are attentive and swift. Beware pharmacy hours are shorter than the store. And there is a decent selection of items to purchase relative to the square footage of the place. I always find a parking space in their lot. The employees are kind. I have lived in many cities, and this location is one of the best. Remember to get your receipt for the coupons, awesome deals. Last time I picked up my meds I got a string of coupons that I instantly used at the checkout counter for other purchases. read more

I have to use a national pharmacy due to my speciality medications. CVS has made it easy to order and delivery has always been when it was convenient for me. Even medication that has to be refrigerated they have made it available for me to pick up at a store near me when I was not able to have it delivered to my house. They have always worked with me to get my prescriptions to me in a timely fashion. If you use a specialty pharmacy consider using CVS Specialty Pharmacy. I highly recommend them. read more

Susie was so amazing! Very friendly, kind and patient!! Even took the time to call me! She is Nordstrom quality ! Thank you Susie ! Kim read more

The CVS pharmacy at the Oceanside Boulevard location has a serious problem with aggressive panhandlers. The panhandlers and homeless camp out in front of the store underneath the overhang and they accost customers entering and exiting the store. Tonight I was accosted by a very aggressive female panhandler. I avoided her when I went inside to pick up my prescription but was accosted and verbally abused while walking to my car. She asked me if I had change but I avoid eye contact, ignored her and walked quickly towards my car. Then she called me a "whore" across the parking lot I do not feel safe going to the store to pick up my prescriptions at this location any more. The management does NOTHING take action to ensure the safety of its customers and are too cheap to hire a security guard. No woman should have to feel coerced or pressured to give money to aggressive panhandler. Aggressive panhandlers behavior is just one step below mugging I will no longer do business at this location. read more

CVS Pharmacy - Architecture at the entrance to deter panhandlers and hiring a security guard would help - Drugstores Near Me - Oceanside, California

Very friendly cashiers and helpful floor staff. Store was clean and shelves were stocked with everything I was looking for. I don't utilize the pharmacy dept, so I can't speak on that aspect; but, my experience with everything else was good. I was happy with all of it. read more

CVS on Oceanside Blvd. is the worst pharmacy, they fill meds that I never ordered and when you go to call them they never answer the phone. I will be moving my prescriptions to either Wallgreens or Rite Aid.. I never new that thay only have 2 1/2 stars on their rating. I see why now THEY SUCK I WILL BE LOOKING INTO THE LAW ON THEM FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS WHEN I NEVER CALLED THEM IN . THEY DON'T EVEN DESERVE A STAR ON 0N THEIR RATING. read more

The worst CVS Pharmacy team I've ever had to deal with. If you like waiting on hold 25+ minutes... this may be the pharmacy for you!! If you enjoy not having your prescription delivered as requested, this may be the pharmacy for you!! read more

I think this review is important, because so many people give CVS bad reviews, because they have to wait in line, or the medicine they need isn't available when they really need it. I understand that, and it is unfortunate. But I also understand, that long lines, and not having the medicine available, is rarely their fault. Until we "walk in someone's shoes", it's better not to judge, or criticize. I'm giving a positive review because every time I have been at the pharmacy, every staff member has treated me with kindness, professionalism, helpfulness, and friendliness. I want to give a shout out to Shreya. She is the Pharmacy associate that usually helps me at the register. She is such a sweetheart! I always look forward to having her ring me up at the register, and help me with my prescriptions. it's associates like her, as well as specific ones at the retail counter, that make going to CVS a lot easier and rewarding! I will come back with compliments for other specific associates later, on this review, because I can't remember the name of a certain associate that helps me in the retail counter actually three of them, that I would like to personally thank publicly for their kindness, professionalism and helpfulness. There's no perfect place, or perfect person, but I do know that this pharmacy that I go to on Oceanside Blvd., has wonderful staff . Every once in a while, you might get a bad "weed", in the mix of all the "lovely flowers", but that's how it is in life with families, and businesses. It's best to appreciate all the lovelies. I hope this review was helpful . Blessings to all! read more

I've had difficulty in the past with trying to talk to someone in the pharmacy. One time, I waited for about 30 mintues, when someone answered the phone and immediately hung up on me. I think they may have said hello before hanging up. Today I called, as a courtesy, to let them know that the Rx they prepared for me was called into the wrong pharmacy. Lucky for me, I only waited about 8 minutes before the, hello-hang up. Yeah for me! read more

I want to give praise on the service at the cash register that Ricardo provides. He greets each customer in a very friendly way and seems genuinely happy to be at work. The other staff here is also helpful and friendly but I thought he was deserving of some compliments! The store is clean and easy to find what is needed. read more

If this wasn't the closest CVS pharmacy to my home I would avoid this place at all cost rude pharmacy staff People usually come to the pharmacy for medication that they need so usually it's during a time of unwellness the last thing I need is for the pharmacy manager to be rude read more

I stopped at the pharmacy a few minutes before they closed today and Argelia and the lady (either the pharmacist or pharmacy tech) were both very patient and kind. Thank you so much for your help. read more

This should be a NEGATIVE 100 star rating . This is possibly the worst CVS pharmacy ever and it has been for years! Yeah that's right even before Covid it was bad, now it's just an excuse to be terrible. The only reason why I use them is cause it close to me. We'll that's enough of the Bullshit! Going to use another pharmacy all together, I think it must be the regional manager that just doesn't give a crap about customer service because all the CVS pharmacies in Oceanside suck! And the Asian pharmacist is definitely Clueless, all she cares about is a paycheck! She has every excuse in the book! Rude won't answer their phones, won't acknowledge your even there to pick up a prescription that their text messages say you have one, oh my goodness. WTF happened to customer service!!! Oh and don't go to this one cause the panhandlers are always there begging for money! Get it together CVS!!! read more

Came in to get a flu shot and found expired orange juice sitting on the shelf. It was brown, it should be orange maybe?? That was not the only expired product they had on the shelf within arms length. I think I will go to an urgent care instead. If they are willing to keep expired product on the shelf that has obviously gone bad, how clean is the rest of the place? My question was answered when I looked at the pictures on yelp; it seems they don't clean the bathrooms either. read more

CVS Pharmacy - Orange juice expired September 24, 2018. It is November 1, 2019! - Drugstores Near Me - Oceanside, California

The worst CVS ever. Had my doctor call in a prescription for me. I called up and asked if my roommate could pick it up for me. When my roommate picked it up I noticed they filled the WRONG perception. This has happened before with the same pharmacy. TAKE YOUR BUSINESS SOME PLACE ELSE. IM DONE WITH THIS PLACE. THEY HAVE MESSED UP WAY TOO MANY TIMES IN MY BOOK. Thanks Just when I thought my day and night of being sick was bad. You go ahead and make it worse read more

The pharmacy techs don't know how to use a calculator. For a prescription that requires 3 pills 3 times a day they only put 90 pills in the bottle. Instead of 270. And they even print out the label saying 90. I'm pretty sure basic calculator skills are required for pharmacy tech school. read more

Complete and utter MORONS that work here! Incompetent morons! They text you to tell you that your prescriptions are ready only to find out that its not ready when you get there. Worst part is that when you pick up your prescription and arrive home, they text you that another prescription is ready. WTH do they constantly do this! Avoid this joke of a pharmacy. read more

WORST PHARMACY ON PLANET EARTH!! If my dr calls in 2 freaking prescriptions and they only fill one because last month I picked them up late because I was hospitalized, these morons think they are doctors and want to control your medications. He called it in on the 8th, insurance covers it on the 8th who TF is some $12.00 pharmacy tech to say nah, your a day early sir, sorry your doctors and insurance is wrong.. Give me a break. You will be hearing from my doctors office you clowns!! PEOPLE!! GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, THIS LOCATION WILL KILL YOU BY NOT GIVING YOU YOUR MEDICATIONS THAT THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED read more

The first thing I noticed was that the store needed to be vacuumed! It looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in some days! I was looking through the school pack backs. I found one I liked but to my dismay, it was super dusty and was all marked up on the side and back. I talked to the cashier about it and asked if they had any clean ones in the back. They didn't. Why sell merchandise when it's dirty??? No one is going to buy that! read more

I got the items I needed but they should genuinely do something about the panhandlers sitting right outside. A woman with a shopping cart yelled at me to "not look so scared" as I was walking in the store. Just a nuisance & uncomfortable not knowing her intentions. I'll buy paper towels elsewhere just to avoid these interactions. read more

I don't know if it's just this branch or if it is company wide. I have never been treated as horribly as I have at this retail pharmacy. Today it Alexia a 20 something person with attitude to spare. I had no idea Karen's could be do young. All I did was (with a smile and a soft tone) try to explain that this was the second time they tried to use the wrong RX code doubling the price and that waiting an extra 10 minutes once was ok. Month after month was not. She can mediately took offense and told me she didn't like my tone. Then proceeded to patronize me like I was an idiot. I politely asked that she stop speaking to me like a child and she said "respect is earned from me" I wished her a good day because and said good by. I was taught differently. That respect should be given to all. In retail respect is expected by paying patrons. Two months ago a blonde older lady was even more rude. She announced my prescription to the whole store and when I asked if that was standard protocol she said that it was. I've been going to CVS for 15 years here in Oceanside and never had an experience that was this horrible just in the last 6 months or so. I think this culture of the store clerk is always right and the patron needs to earn the stores respect if they want to see any is tragic. read more

Recently I have had to go to get my daughters medicine and Sonja is great. She always greets you with a great smile. I recommend everyone to get there prescriptions here because they are great. Thank you again Sonja for making me feel like I was in good hands. read more

I was literally on hold for a full hour before someone picked up just to tell me they don't know how to transfer a prescription and put me back on hold. I was on hold for another 20 minutes before I gave up on getting my prescriptions and hung up. Literally just drive to a farther CVS and you will get service faster. read more

Don't go here. They take advantage of your time and leave you to wait a over 45 min to see you, even when you have an appointment. Highly don't recommend this place and I will never suggest anyone to this location. read more

Unprofessional to a degree I've never experienced before. Cashiers are rude (all I've encountered) and curbside pickup is a joke. You have to go in and wait in long lines and no cashiers know how to process the orders without management help. Manager asked me to call back regarding my curbside pickup experience and tried to reach him 7 TIMES even when I was told he was there was too busy to take the call. Shelves aren't stocked, prices too high, extracare machine always broken. Don't recommend. Better off taking your business elsewhere. CVS on Frazee Road in Oceanside is the complete opposite-amazing! read more

Very rude unprofessional. People who work there are always shitty and unfriendly . Reason? No reason if you hate you're job please do not work there . I went in there and the manager he was extremely rude , acted like he didn't know what I was talking about when asking to look up my past medicine I was taking . He and two other people working there was super unprofessional to two other customers who they made them feel like they didn't know what they were asking for for their own medication !!! Another lady was super bitchy was this old lady who works at the counter you guys need new people and I will be contacting cvs corporation as well. read more

The pharmacy is slower than a glacier. There's a lot of motion among the employees but the wait is huge so I don't what they are doing. I was told 20 minutes and it took closer to 40. If I had seen the other one-star reviews I wouldn't have gone to this one. I won't be back. Please don't make the same mistake we did. read more

This review is purely from the aspect of the pharmacy. No one had there stuff together back there. There is little to no communication between the techs and the pharmacists. This leads to a line that literally goes down one full isle! If you need more help hire more people and while your at it could they be a bit friendlier. They say something's ready and surprise you get there and it's not. Better yet they wait 2 days to call your primary care doctor to verify and then shockingly when it's Friday at 4pm My doctors not there. 2 days they waited 2 days. So I was without my thyroid meds for the weekend. Awesome. I would have given them 1 star but there are 2 employees that are really trying and you can tell they know it's a miserable cluster. Needless to say I took by business down the road to rite aid. read more

I will warn you not to go to get tested for COVID at a CVS if you need it for travel. I gave it more than 2 days before my flight and didn't get the results in time for my flight. I specifically indicated it was for flight. Go some where a little more honest and reliable if you don't want to be denied boarding! read more

Standard CVS but had to wait in line for quite some time... so much time I almost thought about leaving the store. The store seems pretty cramped, especially when you enter it seems like you are thrust straight into the beauty section whether you want to be or not. The shelves seemed pretty well-stocked and it seemed relatively clean throughout. Service was friendly, and the cashier quickly corrected my total when I noticed one of my coupons didn't take. She didn't seem put out doing that either, which IMO is a first because it always seems like they are annoyed by the very coupons that draw you into the store to begin with. Nothing to rave about and nothing to complain about really... just run-of-the-mill CVS. read more

Good location right off the interstate and co-located in a parking lot with Ralph's, Blockbuster, and Papa John's Pizza. They have a lot of random stuff here, but for the most part, they almost always have what I need. The only bad thing, which is the same for any store in that center, is that the entrance to that parking lot is terrible for small cars. It is very steep, and on multiple occasions I have scraped the bottom of my car entering and exiting the lot. I have also been in an accident at that junction, which now causes me to use the alternate entrance at the red light. So, if you drive a compact and have no desire to be T-boned by an on-coming car while entering or rear-ended by someone who can't drive a stick, drive the extra 150 ft to the light and make a left. read more

Love the member perks. You actually get cash back to spend on whatever. Everyone is very helpful.

The young man at the register was so helpful"Jorge"he went above and beyond in helping me.thanks Jorge you are a good man!

I have never had a problem with the pharmacy here. I have been using them for over 15 years and they have always been great. Friendly staff, several that have worked here for as long as I have been going. I definitely have had to wait in hold when calling sometimes but they always pick up and answer my questions. read more