I'm writing to apologize to the pharmacist who was working the morning of March 8th, who seemed terribly inconvenienced to stop what he was doing to help me fill a prescription. He was so incredibly rude through the entire process that I ended up taking my prescription to another pharmacy. When I announced that I was leaving, he finally seemed to cheer up a bit. He even yelled after me, letting me know that I "can't just walk into a pharmacy and get a prescription filled". I guess he missed the class on customer service. I hope he knows something about pharmacy. Regardless, he will be pleased that I will NEVER RETURN to this store. The silver lining is that I went to Costco on Central Ave in Richmond and the pharmacists were incredibly pleasant and helpful. My script was filled in less than 15 minutes. AND I was able to do a little shopping while I waited. For those who don't know, Costco drug prices are often half what other chain pharmacies charge. So, even better, I very likely saved some money. Thank you Costco! My salutation to CVS is not appropriate for this post. read more

This CVS NEEDS A COMPLETE OVERHALL. I hope the corporate office pays attention to how bad the review for this cvs are because they are valid. Awful inventory selection. Basics are non existent. What you can find is more expensive than a lot of other CVS. It's like because this location is close to the hood the store thinks it can be this bad. They shouldn't be able to run this store like that when the ones in Berkeley and El Cerrito are great! Awful run down CVS with non existent staff. You need to get to work CVS make this store better!!!! Or close it down and put something better there. read more

Do not use this CVS Pharmacy if you have the option to use a different one. They are incompetent and unprofessional. Something as simple as calling in a prescription I have had at CVS for years became an ordeal because of this pharmacy's incompetence. The person I spoke with mistook me for a different person they had apparently placed on hold, and didn't think to verify who he was speaking with before saying the other person's private medical details, name, and birthday to me. If I was that person, I would be furious. Then, once I realized what was happening and told him, he put me back on hold without telling me what he was doing and never returned to our call or answered my follow up call. Absolutely unprofessional and ridiculous. Other CVS locations have typically not had issues like this in my experience, so I hope the company deals with the unacceptable unprofessionalism and incompetence at this location. read more

No workers except one cashier and a pharmacist, great place to steal. Employee kept calling for back up at the register as there were 5-6 people in line. I came in to use the restroom since the Starbucks one was out of order. The sole cashier called several times to have someone let me in. No one responded. I found the other employee in the break room with his headphones on. Lol. read more

I love going to this Long's rather than dealing with the insanity of the El Cerrito Plaza Longs and their parking lot with it's never-ending gridlock and drivers-who-don't-believe-in-ever-stopping-at-stop-signs. It is not large but it is surprisingly well stocked with all the items mentioned previously. I have been able to buy first aid items, Ziploc bags, pens & pencils, vitamins,greeting cards, gift paper, hair clips, ice cream, as well as many items I didn't need but bought anyway: An I Love Lucy umbrella and tote bag set (on sale) An Elvis Presley umbrella and tote bag set (on sale) Many pairs of earrings for under $10. Cat toys DVD's for under $10 including Season One of Soap and Season One of Mad About You. Nice staff, no pushy fellow shoppers, Plenty of parking too and they have a clean, public bathroom. What more can you ask for? read more

This review is long overdo and directed to the Indian cashier, Paulina. I myself coupon here every once in a while and she HATES couponers. I had two transaction with 4 items each and when she saw my coupons, she ask me "what is this?" started huffing and puffing, and making rude comments about how she cant do anything if the coupons doesn't beep. Like duh! And if there was a problem then I'll ask for the manager. Common sense shit. Just do your job. These unnecessary rudeness causes headaches, stalling, and more people to dislike you. We coupon community know who you are. Then she had the nerves to ask the lady in back of me to let others go first because she too, had too many coupons. WTF? First come, first serve, isn't that how it works? Make a complaint if you ever come across this problem. She needs some serious customer service training. But Karl, the manager... is very helpful, coupon friendly, and wonderful. read more

I like this cvs location, always clean, organized, and nice staff. Also they added a lot of healty snacks & gluten free option.

Start with remarkably unfriendly service, add the fact that they're often out of basics, and multiply by high prices. Bad, even by CVS standards. read more

I typically loathe going to big drug store chains due to long lines at the cash register, disorganized aisles, and poor service. And higher prices than competitors such as Target. Unfortunately, this CVS fits this description. What's more, the refrigerated/frozen section in the back has a sign warning customers to check items' expiration date. That should be a given as a smart consumer...but shouldn't the employees do that too and remove such items? Seems to be a problem with poor/lazy management... read more

In a neighborhood where the nearest grocery store is several miles away this Longs really comes in handy. I find myself here almost looking for some obscure aroma of shaving cream or decent bottle of wine, or a stouffer's frozen lasagna almost every night at 9:55. I'm just going to start keeping a list of random stuff that I look for and find at Longs: -Plunger -Bandana -Reese's Peanut Butter Cups -Hair clips - 3 Blind Moose Cabernet -Mascara, lip gloss, gatorade & icecream -Men's undershirts (A-shirts) -latex gloves (don't ask) -Cream of Chicken Soup @9:30 PM on a Sunday read more

If I could give the pharmacy 5 stars I would (LOVE THEM!) but this is a general rating for the store. PRO's Pharmacy Staff Store is Open Late Fairly Clean/Well Lit CON's You can tell that some of the employees don't like their jobs (lots of frowning going on!) The shelves are often empty or have one of an item. Items that are "on sale" many times aren't in stock. My biggest problem with CVS in general is all the high margin junk and processed food they push. You walk into the place and it's chips, candy, soda and junk food everywhere. Prices are on the expensive side so I tend to buy here only when I notice something is on sale. At least we have some place to go in the hood so I'm thankful about that. read more

Bernie, it's all about Bernie. The store is about the same as any other Long's Drug stores - clean, effecient, but rarely busy. The pharmacy is okay, small, so they don't always have everything you want immediately but they are honest about how long it will take to get it. And then there is Bernie. Bernie the Pharmacist is a darling, older, elfin gentleman from England. Pop a vest and cravat on him and he's something straight out of Dickens. Have a question on how your prescription will interact with an OTC med? Bernie will come out and help you find the right medication. I have always found him pleasant, informed and kind. This is old school service within a corporate machine. He calls me "Dear" and I call him Bernie. I have a lot of medical issues and it is so nice to have someone looking out for me. UPDATE: I need to right a wrong. As much as I love Bernie, I deal more with the delightful Evangaline who runs the counter with warmth and grace. She knows me and my meds and the hassles with my coverage. She is always looking out for me and makes dealing with all the hassles bearable. read more

Men's bathroom was extremely dirty and smelled badly of urine. However the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

There's nothing fancy about this place. I go here when I need convenient materials, such as over-the-counter medicine, booze, or the occasional edible item if nothing else is closer. The clerks were professional and told me what I needed when I needed something. I will come back here as long as it still sells convenient materials when I need them. I just hope the level of service doesn't change once they call themselves CVS. read more

CVS Pharmacy - Formerly Longs Drugs... - Drugstores Near Me - Richmond, California

I rarely give negative reviews, but I'm determined to do it today after a horrible experience at this CVS and their cashier Pauline. As a regular customer and a person who works accross the street I've gone to this CVS for necessities and have been aware for quite some time of Pauline's unpleasant attitude and bad customer service in general, so I have been avoiding her like the plaig, however, today I had no choice and it was my worst experience ever....After putting my card into the card reader, upon her order, no kidding, she barks orders at you, her register froze. She started blaming me for what happened, I was standing there in disbelief. She was disgruntled, she had to reboot her register etc. I the customer, felt so uncomfortable, and violated by Pauline's abusive attitude towards me. Needless to say I left all my items at the register without making any purchases and left the CVS store. Other people who have gone there have had similar experiences with Pauline. Please CVS, do us a favor and put her somewhere in the back of the store to restock merchandise away from your customers where she can be of better service. In the meantime I'm not going to this CVS again even if I have to drive miles to the nearest convenience store. read more

Useless CVS and useless pharmacist. Seriously. I wanted to buy something that I needed to pick up at the pharmacy counter and they have cards on the shelf for. So bring the card up to the pharmacist and he says we don't have that. Why even have the card on the shelves then? What a waste. read more

Usually come here for any quick thing I need but today My cashier Paulene was very rude and has no sense of what customer service is... honestly felt like I should have said something back on how she was treating me but for a fact when people are rude like that they don't think they are wrong and will not apologize why waste my time I'm not one to leave reviews but her carelessness for her customers (myself included) she complained to a customer for wanting cash back on how she doesn't want to use her spare change lady thats part of your job and if cvs did not want to give cash back it would not be a choice overall ughh read more

This place is fantastic. As others have pointed out, there isn't a grocery store nearby, so it's great to have a Longs that has a decent sized food and beverage section. On my last trip to Longs, I bought: - potting soil - vodka - moutwash - Haagen Dazs - Chicken Salad - Printer paper That just gives you an idea of the variety of stuff Longs has. If there was a problem, I would say it's that their pharmacy isn't 24 hours. But there are so few that are, so I can't complain too much about that..... read more

My husband and I stopped at Meeker Ave, Richmond, California, to charge our car and saw a CVS unit right in front of us (located at 2151). We decided to get some refreshments, snacks and came into the shop, but could not find anybody by the cashier. The only person close to the entrance was a security guard, but he was sitting on a chair looking at his phone all the time and did not even see us. My husband and I needed to go to the restroom while waiting for the cashier. The restroom doors were locked. We looked around the whole shop to find some employee but nobody came out. We went back to the security guard who was still playing with his phone. We asked him about the restrooms key. He told us to get it with the cashier who was showing up at this point. My husband asked the cashier for the keys and he said their restrooms were not open to the public. I couldn't believe what I heard. I told him that I needed to pee before shopping and had to speak loud that I would not accept his attitude. He told me that I had to ask the manager. Then finally some woman came from the back of the store. He said something to her and she opened the restrooms. The restroom was super dirty and smelling of urine. I came out, got some cereal bars, a coke and other snacks. Then, I saw a red xmas plant and decided to get one for our house. They were all dry and dying right there. The employees of this CVS unit really look like they do not like their jobs. They do not care about doing business. That location is premium, specially with so many Tesla chargers. CVS could make much more money with better staff and a clean store. read more

Karl the manager is very helpful and reasonable! Staff overall very helpful and friendly. read more

Is there less than one star available? Worst pharmacy EVER. Don't use this pharmacy unless you want to be yelled at and treated like scum. Whoever heard of a patient being argued with by a pharmacist over their name? I think I know my name better than you computer guys. And I'm not alone....while waiting in the line that time forgot, the pharmacist was scowling at a patient because he was paying cash instead of billing insurance. Heafs up CVS Management: your staff are in serious need of Customer Care training. read more

Not sure why the front cashier can't open the cash draw to change two dollars in coins into two one dollar bills.

I waited in line for 45 minutes with one cashier and no other employee decided to assist all of us that we're waiting in line. Do. Not. Come. Here. Worst customer service and experience ever. read more

Unfortunately, this is the closest pharmacy to my residence. Have never had any issues with the Pharmacy department but highly advise customers to otherwise avoid the store for shopping. I frequently receive coupons at the end of my Rx receipt for $ off general purchases. I typically threw these away and never attempted to use one until today. It is a scam. Cashier informed me that I was not using the correct rewards card number and it also wasn't that of my boyfriends. We only have two rewards cards in our household and the coupon could have only come from one. Not getting $2.50 off is not my gripe and I subsequently told the cashier to just forget it. What was absolutely unnecessary was being berated and yelled at by the cashier during the process. It was only in the morning and the cashier was already the most irritated and rude employee I've ever dealt with. I've filed a complaint with CVS. If you're thinking about shopping here because it's just more convenient and closeby, DON'T. Do yourself a favor and go to Target or Walgreens. The only thing you'll get here is a price markup and attitude. read more

I have dealt with bad customer service, but today I have probably seen the worst one. The cashier named Pauline, had the audacity to tell a customer to move to the back of the line since she was going to use coupons and didn't want to hold up the already formed line. No matter how long the line is, you should never tell a customer who had waited in line, just like everyone else, to move to the back of the line just because her transaction will probably take longer than most (unless they cut). I, also having experience as a part time cashier, know what it feels like to have to face customers everyday but that does not mean I wont treat them with respect or equality. My view of this CVS has been tarnished due to this cashier. read more

I give the CVS Pharmacy on Star upon leaving my prescription with the farmtek there he didn't seem too concerned about waiting customers nor did he seem friendly when you're dropping off prescription you're in pain or someone else is in pain and you would like the courtesy of someone showing some type of concern he didn't I love CVS Pharmacy and went to Walgreens not satisfied with the service but the overall the store was clean and the cashiers in the front are friendly read more

I don't even know how this place is still in business. Every time I go in, their shelves are empty!!! One of the managers told me that they don't hire enough people to stalk shelves and that she refuses to stalk them herself. I'd rather drive down the highway to shop at Target read more

I have been shopping at CVS for years and have mix feelings every time. Certain days, I get a cashier who is extremely helpful and provides excellent customer service like Taylor at our Pinole store. Unfortunately, there are way too many rotten apples. For example, almost all the employees on Meeker St (Pt. Richmond, CA) are horrible with the exception of a few employees. Paulene has to be the worst of them all. Her name comes up on YELP a couple of time and has been nicknamed as 'Hitler Face' (I did not make this up). Although I find this very offensive, her customer service is worst. She frowns at folks who wishes to pay with coupon and makes them wait for "regular customers" to be rung up. I've been told to wait several times I've shopped there. Each time she assisted me, she'd always add some kind of comment like "I can't do this, I can't do that....oh because I'll get written up or fired...and it'll be on you"....I am a very easy customer. I always get my coupons in order including the ones YOU (CVS) email me. I smile, I even talk to folks in line and offer them coupons. Bottom line, She's always so negative and never wants to help. I'm very surprise she is still employed after so many complaints. If Paulene isn't enough to convince you of what horrible customer service is, yesterday I went to CVS to grab some items that was on sale. I ran into some trouble with my extraBucks and coupons. Annalisa, who was sweet but is afraid of her POS, referred me to her Shift Manager Juanita for assistance. Juanita did not look pleased at all. She gave me some bogus reason on why my ecb/coupons didn't work. She even told me to call the 800 and ask them. She told me that she could not do anything for me. She insisted that I used it even after showing her all of my receipts. She did not come up with any proper solution or did anything "Manager-like" to help me.This store needs a WHOLE new team or retrain everyone. I hope by taking the time to explain my frustration, you, CVS corporate, can intervene and restore excellent customer service, educate your coupon policy to the workers, train them on your POS system, Extra Training for MANAGERS, and most importantly, tell them to stop panicking when customer pays with COUPONS. You issued them, let us use it. read more

I wish I could report they give good service but in the past ten months I have had multiple issues. They call and say my Rx is ready but when I arrive it is not. I have gotten other peoples' Rx's instead of my own. I have been on hold for 45 minutes. The list goes on and on. One time I was out of pills for four days because they would not call my physician. Not a reliable pharmacy and they are short-staffed in the evenings. read more

Seriously this is THE BEST PHARMACY IN THE WORLD BECAUSE OF THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE! They know me by name, are so attentive to detail, are so friendly, fast and efficient and extremely caring. This is by far the best pharmacy staff I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my entire life. I don't stop raving about them and I try to give kudos to their management whenever I can. Customers can be real jerks to the employees but seriously they are a great group of hard working people that deserve some recognition and a raise!!! read more

Closest place to our home in Marina Bay for quick bites and necessities! Always the friendliest staff who, even during their busiest times, put a smile on and the extra effort to get customers through the check out line! Thank you! read more

there is this female pharmacist there that needs to be fired. I called just now and she said "there are 6 people ahead of you can you wait" and before I could ask her a simple question...or simply say yes or no...she put me on hold. Like if you are gonna ask a question, wait for the answer. That is so rude. read more

I have been going here for years and it's an easy in and out place. It has all the normal stuff you would find in a CVS but there are a few nice finds you might not expect. The selection and price of wine/champagne is actually really good. The same goes for the booze. They often have lower prices on the quality bottles than any other market. There is a nice , but small, gourmet section. International cookies and foodstuffs that are A1 quality are found at a great price. Keep an eye out for the deals. They are out there. read more

The staff at this CVS pharmacy are stellar! I was visiting and had to get my refills there. There was a African-American pharmacy tech who worked the line really fast, I didn't catch her name, but it was busy and she was very cheerful and read my medications to me and the price of each one. When I asked for a flu shot, she checked to see if my insurance covered it for me. When I got home and noticed that an ointment I gotten was a slightly different from the one I needed, I called to let them know, the pharmacist, Sasha, apologized, helped me located a compounding pharmacy which could fill it near me and personally sent me a refund in the mail. Overall, great customer service, despite the wrong Rx. read more

Pretty average CVS. Got what ya need. The only problem at this place is that the prices on the shelves are often not update showing the current price, use the scanners in the store if in doubt. read more

CVS Pharmacy - Drugstores Near Me - Richmond, California

This is a very legitimate CVS. It's got all your basics: make up, a pharmacy, snacks and some random household items that leave you wondering how they choose what to sell. The staff are cool. And since Marina Bay is a food desert, it's kind of cool to have somewhere to buy chips that isn't a corner store. Still, it's no substitute for groceries, you know? read more

This is a great Longs. The staff is always willing to help, the place is well stocked and organized, and the place is clean. Being that I live in this area, it's the closest thing we have to a supermarket. On more than one occasion I've stopped here for basic dinner items that have saved me from a crazy long drive just to find a decent supermarket in a safe area. read more

longs is a definite go-to place for my coworkers and i to kill time. there's nothing around our workplace besides the richmond marina. other than that, we dare not walk over the overpass.. who knows if we'll ever make it back. but...longs is longs. what more is there to expect. you got the cosmetics, drugs, foods, candy, and other miscellaneous items that you probably wont need. eh, nothing exciting, but its somewhere to go for a good 15minutes. the end. =) read more

I'm here every other day as I work across the street. Formerly a Long,s this CVS has everything I ever usually need. I usually get a coupon for SOMETHING in here and every now and again, I get these Extra Bucks... to use in the store. Always clean. The daytime cashier Katherine is very nice and the other staff always helpful. I haven't been to Walgreen's in month's. read more

No Vichy products here, but come here for real firewood. Best deal in town.