I don't care what anyone says, I LOVE CVS. I come here at least twice a month and there was a time when I would come in once a week, to the point where I had a conversation with an employee and mentioned that I come here a lot and he agreed. HA! Reasons why I love CVS and this one in particular, is the fact that parking is never a struggle and the employees are friendly and helpful. Most of the time, things are in stock and I don't have trouble finding what I want, need, or want to think about buying. SIGN UP FOR THE EXTRABUCKS! The coupons, ExtraBucks, and 2% cashback makes it so fun. There was once a time where I couponed SO HARD that the balance went to $0.00! I love to challenge myself to see how much LESS I can pay, for an item or two, compared to big retailers. I shop for makeup here. I've been coming to this CVS for so long that I remember when they didn't have ELF and now ELF makeup is back! The brand I am most loyal to here is Wet N Wild. I love the self-checkout feature. If there's ever an error or I need help, the employees are timely and communicative. One time, I had this coupon that was not working and the manager went above and beyond to ensure that the coupon worked for me! I will never talk bad about this place, ever. The pharmacy can get busy at times but I've never had a hard time with the staff. CVS is a retail store so there's always stuff to be put out on display; the workers do their best and I appreciate their efforts and work. When Christmas is over, their sales are worth checking out so you can load up on gift bags, gift card holders, and wrapping paper at half the price or cheaper. All in all, this CVS is my favorite. I walk in with a coupon and leave knowing I got a good deal on my purchase. read more

Five stars is for the tech Kiara. Kiara personally and patiently researched an active prescription. I don't know much about the store or but this young woman is one redeeming factor among any of the CVS stores. read more

Items always readily available. Service awesome and quick. Everything locked up but that's the times we live in. Thank you for being open. read more

Stopped into CVS last night looking for some Christmas goodies. While they had some things, I didn't feel smacked in the face with Christmas options like you normally would be this time of year. It wasn't like they sold out of items, it felt more like they hadn't finished putting everything out on the shelves. I found it odd since it's already December. Either way, we left with a few items! They had a bunch of candy canes and some Grinch items. They even had some Elf on the Shelf items, but overall, I felt a bit letdown by their lack of items. I also didn't like that one of the employees was hovering over me and helping check me out at the self-check out. It felt weird and I know some CVS locations have issues with theft, but I'm perfectly capable of checking out my own items while you watch from afar. Not sure I'll be back to this location! read more

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This store makes you use the self check out, which I don't usually use. I put my item on the counter, and the clerk said to use the self check out.after scanning the one item I was purchasing, I put it next to me rather than the space to put the scanned items, because it was filthy, and i didn't want to dirty the box. The clerk said to put it down on the side. I told her "but it's filthy ". She heard me but ignored me. So I had to put my merchandise down in the dirty space to complete my purchase. I hope they clean the store up a little. read more

Had a painful infection. Go to pick up drugs and they are closed for an hour and a half. I'm flying out of town unable to come back. I have someone pick up prescription they wait in line for an hour after they open. Horrible. The meds were sent on the next plane. Not ok! read more

This is my go to pharmacy as I live right across the street. I love that I can walk here. There's parking but many of the Trader Joe's customers park in this lot. They have a drive thru for the pharmacy portion. I have received my vaccinations at this location a few times and each time was a decent experience. I love shopping here for seasonal items. Many times they have low stock but customers can find items end of season on clearance and I got a lot of goodies on sale due to this. With CVS closing many of their locations, I sure hope this one sticks around. I have been shopping here for well over a decade and enjoy this particular location for the convenience. read more

I see 58 one star reviews of 108 reviews as of right now. Wow. But not surprising. Started going here for my meds after Rite Aid closed over a year ago. So much worse. Not talking the staff interactions. Those are certainly decent. But the pharmacy is just customer unfriendly. Lines are always long at the intake. If you want to go thru the car pickup line, those are long too, although there is a staff person there all the time, so that staff person cannot go much faster. But absolutely wonder how many would be in that line if not for the customer mess inside. Plus, even with the sign outside the window saying they close the pharmacy at 7, they always close the pickup window at least 20 minutes early sometime earlier. So frustrating. And try calling with an issue or question. Can't get to a worker. Only can leave a message. They tell you they will call back within an hour if they have a question. That does not happen. Hours and hours and you better be by your phone when they call, or you are starting all over. Just a really poorly run business. read more

Amazing caring staff ! Big thank you (: called in about getting my pic up changed and they were so accommodating

One star is too much. Terrible customer service. One employee- no where to be found in the store. Three customers looking for her. When she finally got to the register she was very rude! I will no longer shop at this CVS store. Several times she complained about being the only employee in the store. Clearly resentful! 1/26/26. 10:45 am. read more

Ordered pictures. Was told ready by 3pm. Came in at 830pm and still wasn't printed. Just asked about it and Terrance was incredibly rude. Made me feel stupid and told me there's a lot of photos. I never gave attitude but he was so off putting and clearly mad he works there. I Walked out, won't deal with that- talking to me like I'm the problem when you clearly didn't have teammates get prints ready. read more

CVS has implemented automated AI system on their phone line. It is bad enough that I will pick another pharmacy. Virtual AI should never replace customer service completely - which they clearly intended to do with theirs. Dumb move CVS!!!!! read more

Worst vaccine experience today. The technician reached over her desk and under the glass consultation window to give me the flu shot before I realized what she was doing. It was really painful (and really bizarre) and all she said was "all done now." I looked down and the trash bin was overflowing with discarded gloves and wrappers from injections. Apart from being unprofessional it was gross and unhygienic. Yikes. read more

I've noticed that this pharmacy often has long wait times, and it can feel frustrating when the staff seems overwhelmed. As I wait in line, I realize I might need to explore other options. I hope the pharmacy considers hiring more staff or finding ways to improve efficiency because I've left without picking up my prescriptions more times than I'd like. I value good service read more

I had a delivery order with Roadie and pickup was here at 5039 Folsom Blvd, this pickup was needed to be picked up at the store front line.. as I approached the store front line Michael the clerk didn't ask the proper questions I assume because later that evening after he stated he thought it was a "picture order ". I showed him my gig and told him the name of the customer so he could search for the order . He went to a computer looked up a name came back and asked me to provide an email receipt that shows when the order was placed, I would not have access to that info due I am the delivery driver. I reached out to support stating the order was not found during the look up. Customer support then called the store. Michael called Karen the manager over to the phone. When the phone call was over Karen said "the order is waiting to be picked up to the live customer agent on the phone " I have been there for 35 minutes during this 35 minutes Karen is back and forth to the front, right due to Michael consistently needing her assistance .... Karen located the order and did not ask me about the mishaps/miscommunication on their end with her being able to address this it is to help better obtain the order quicker , easier , and more efficient for the next time. I completely thought that maybe there was a malfunction with the 3rd party app and Pharmacy ... I had to explain to her why an apology is necessary I was patient throughout the whole time startd to begin doing some shopping ... read more

CVS Pharmacy - Michale the store Clerk, who I'm not sure is trained properly or is just lazy! - Drugstores Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I placed two orders within minutes of each other and had both orders canceled. Online it says items are available for same day delivery but when you finalizes your orders it says their not. Its irregular to have conflicting information. Is it your IT service or is it incompetence? read more

CVS Pharmacy - Canceled? - Drugstores Near Me - Sacramento, California

So I came into this cvs for an RX pick up and arrived 2 minutes until they closed . I just had a pick up and there were two pharmacies sitting there with their gat half way closed . I said "excuse me I have pick up" the woman looked at the the wall clock that said 8:02 and I looked at my iPhone clock that said 2 minutes till. So I replied "according to who , my smart phone connected to the global clock and it's actually 2 minutes until ." And she gave me some lame lie of an excuse saying " not all clocks are the same and we are. Closed and their registers won't ring you up!' What a crock of Sh*t!!! That only applies when you try to buy booze after 2am. I think this is one of my biggest bet peeves! You know when you make it to a place before they are advertised time yet the work is so concerned about leaving work they forget their how to be civil to a fellow human being! Obviously I have help issue that require needing a RX and for all they know it could fatal for me not to receive my medication. And sure I should get to a businessman or so close to the end of the hours but unfortunately I was coming to this location for the first time so I got a little lost getting g the the pharmacy. To make matters word I got into a like car accident when in route since I'm frazzled from being with out my medications for 3 days read more

I visited your location on West El Camino in Sacramento, CA on 9/20/2024 at 12:43 PM. I had some purchased to make and did not want to go home first, but had to use the restroom. I was told the toilets were not working so I could not use the bathroom. Having shopped there since 2021 I knew where the other bathroom was so I went there and immediately was told "This is an employee bathroom and you cannot use it". One was a male, who seemed to be in charge, and a younger female. Both told me once again I could not use it and I said I needed to now. The male said "go in but never do that a read more

Great pharmacy personnel. Always helpful and they go the extra mile. Prescriptions are ready quickly.

This cvs pharmacy is interesting, I switched my prescriptions over here and noticed that I would get updates saying they're ready for pick up yet the pharmacy would not be ready with the medication for 3-4 days. I thought this was a minor delay but I noticed it happening every time and to others when I would go. The pharmacy does not have an explanation for this and the techs are pretty unpleasant. TLDR if you need a place to pick up tylenol/ hallmark cards this place is great. If you actually need medication regularly, this is a spot to avoid. I work in healthcare and I'm pretty lenient but this place is probably the worst I've ever been to? read more

This store never fails to disappoint. The shelves are poorly stocked, items poorly priced, and chaos seems to be the strategy. There is a sign by the milk that warns us to check the expiration date...now it's our fault if the milk goes bad...that really erodes my trust factor. I came to the pharmacy yesterday at 2:00, 6 of us in line, and a clerk proudly proclaims, "Yes! We DO take a lunch!" Well! How You-centric! As for me, I have a new pharmacy and wonder why it took so long. The answer is that I fiercely keep my shopping close by and support East Sacramento businesses with all my might. I can access this CVS by foot, so may wander thru, hoping to find razor blades or a toothbrush. Besides, Joyce at the front counter is a marvel of calm and human reassuring hope. I wait at the front counter (long) line just to say hello...it's worth the wait read more

You know how you hear retailers like this complain about how bad things are, as they close stores? This place is one of those reasons. Things are more expensive than on Amazon. And Amazon delivers. Dumpy, unclean store. No prices on anything. They don't want you to know. Long line with one employee working. And I guess you're supposed to wait in a long line to use self service register? Pass. Retailers can blame everything else. But maybe a bit of self reflection. read more

If you want to burn a ton of time and feel like it's life you'll never get back, use this CVS. You aren't going to get out of this vortex of a pharmacy it ain't gonna happen any time soon. Whether you're sitting in the drive thru or standing in line inside, you'll feel agitated, upset and nonplused. Cars will not move outside for a long time. I usually give up, get out of line, park and go in. When I'm in the inside line, I learn more and more about condoms because you will be standing in that section as you watch the pharmacy techs frantically going through piles of prescriptions looking for yours. Can't stand it. read more

I came in to pick up my 24x36 size poster and the manager told me the coupon only applies online. I didn't know this and was upset because I was going to have to drive across town to get my computer and upload the document I was trying to print just to get the coupon to apply online. She helped me out with this so I could still get the poster for the price I was planning for. Thank you so much! You were incredibly helpful and saved me so much extra stress !!! read more

A great cvs location with really helpful pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. I am here 2 times a month as a rule picking up meds for myself and family members. Even though my parents moved to another neighborhood, we still kept this pharmacy after seeing how effectively they are able to work through challenging issues in the ever changing pharmaceutical landscape. They have gone to bat on a number of occasions on stressful issues (like my mom's insulin rx) and really focus on problem solving. Whether you go to the drive thru or counter, the service is great and I can count on them to get it right or work with me if there are concerns. I love their app where I can order or check in on refills and rx status. I like to scan my app to check in. Yes, you will get really long cvs receipts...yes they can be very busy sometimes. But it's worth it in the end. I can count on CVS. read more

My daughter received a text that her prescription was ready. She is a student and paid for an Uber ride but when she got there she was told her meds were at the Fair Oaks location. It's a simple refill and is NOT an opioid or anything like that yet the pharmacists act as if they can't do anything. I called back I spoke to Antenello and she mentioned the prescription was at the fair oaks location and needed a "prescription request" and that's all the information she could see or get. I work in healthcare and I know better! They can tell these poor students those lazy lies but not me. Do your job and get the prescription moved to your location and stop being so lazy! read more

I really hate coming to this particular CVS location. It's super convenient and close with a large parking lot but those are the only redeeming qualities. I always have to wait forever for my prescriptions, the line is always disorganized, waiting for vaccines here also a mess. I always tell myself I'll switch pharmacies every time I show up and always regret that I haven't. You've been warned. read more

I was helped today by a wonderful store associate named Joyce. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, engaging, and professional. I came today to passport photos made and she took great care to make sure the photos were perfect and met all the US passport requirements. I was also very impressed with how she was able to simultaneously help several customers while still managing the photobooth. As a small business owner, I can tell when employees go above and beyond. I was really impressed with her. read more

Summary: Inept, inattentive pharmacy staff who NEVER Pick up the phone... seriously, I've never been able to reach them once. Rude, condescending leadership (store manager). The store is fine if you're just grabbing something quick, but avoid the pharmacy at all costs. Go to Walgreens or Safeway nearby, or even a different CVS location. I typically enjoy CVS for store experiences--they tend to be more expensive than Walgreens, but frequently send me 40% coupons that justify the costs for common personal care products, cosmetics, etc. - even cheaper than Amazon after the discount! However, this location's pharmacy in particular is bad. I've only ever filled my prescription at one other CVS location and their service was impeccable so I expected the same from here, but this is probably the worst pharmacy customer service I've ever experienced. Firstly, they don't pick up their phone. I've been on hold for 30 minutes without them picking up. I had a prescription issue where I needed it delivered to my address so that I could avoid going in store during COVID (this is a service that all CVS locations offer for free, with free local delivery--I've done it before in the Bay Area with no issues). They didn't pick up and I needed the meds urgently, so I called the store. The employee who picked up then transferred me to the pharmacy line, which again was the same line that no one was answering. So I called the store back and asked how I could get my message across to the pharmacy, and she said "I can't do anything other than transfer you." Well we already tried that and I've wasted my time for an hour at this point--are you willing to help me in any other way?? I asked if there was a manager who might have to the power to nudge pharmacy, and she snootily responded "I am the manager" and didn't do anything else to help. So, I had to contact the CVS corporate number (yes, the basic 1-800 number) and selected the Store Feedback option. I told them my store number and address and that I wasn't able to reach pharmacy for an urgent refill request. They were able to contact the pharmacy through a backline and get my meds delivered. Funny how they pick up the line for corporate calls but not for everyday customers..? The customer service representative was suprisingly kind and helpful, and promised me a tracking number through USPS. Well it never came even though I had received texts, emails, and automated voicemails from the pharmacy before--they had my number AND address AND email. So I called the 1-800 line back and another representative had to call the pharmacy AGAIN the next day, and give me the tracking number. Overall, such a waste of time that took 3 days in what could have been solved in just minutes if someone had just picked up the phone. The next day I finally received my medication in the mail. Aaaand it was the wrong generic brand. It would have been nice if they'd at least notified me beforehand that they wouldn't have my usual brand in stock so I could at least get the scrip changed to a location that did have it. If it was just the store that was hard to reach, that would be one thing, but the pharmacy where people depend on medications related to their health? It seems super unprofessional to not pick up the phone or even acknowledge the customer in any way when these issues could be potentially life-threatening. And then on my CVS.com account and the refill slip, they had the nerve to write "You are entitled to speak with your pharmacist about this prescription. Please call you pharmacist for more information." Sorry but how?! read more

Every time i come into this place to pick up a medication theres always an issue. They act like they cant find you in their system or something. Its always time consuming and their attitude makes it even worse. Never ever again will i have any meds sent here. Save yourself the time and the headache and go somewhere else. read more

Useless store, three store employees standing around yet when wanting to purchase anything told they don't ring anyone up, you have to use self checkout. Never coming back to this location read more

I am a woman and I was just harassed by the worker at this CVS. He stared at me, told me I smelled good and then proceeded to tell me I didn't need the face wash that he was unlocking for me. Then he read the ingredients on the back of it and told me it wasn't going to help me. I will never come back here ever again. read more

Bad service and terribly organized. They told me my prescription needed authorization, which made me call my insurance only to be placed on hold for hours only to find out that it was authorized. I came back to pick up my prescription. They tried to tell me it wasn't authorized again and then after pushing back the lady finally said that it was approved after all. These people are not great at what they do... read more

This is the worst pharmacy anywhere - people are rude and ignorant- and a bunch of A$$ es - don't go to this store- they are stupid and can't count- they shorted me on my prescription and refused to fill my prescription read more

I shopped here a week ago in search of supplies for my 88 year old mom. I am immune compromised so was a bit hesitant to go inside. I had tried to find a few items needed at Trader Joe's , but they didn't have all on my list. CVS to the rescue! I was greeted cheerfully by the staff upon entering and asked if I needed help finding anything. I noticed that had a 8-pack of toilet paper behind the register and asked if they had anymore. Turns out it was the very last one and they kindly held for me while I shopped. One of the staff (who turned out to be a manager) said she could look for everything I needed. She even checked the stock in the back for me producing the last two containers of bleach. What amazing service. I wish I recalled her name as she was an absolute gem and I'd like to thank her for making my shopping trip such a positive experience during a tough time in our lives. read more

Angel at the pharmacy went above and beyond in assisting me transfer some prescriptions. She really went to bat for me as the other pharmacy wasn't getting back, and she did so professionally and quickly. She puts her name to good use and made this process as smooth as it could go. Her customer service was 10/10. Thank you Angel! read more

An aggravating experience here today. I received the usual text from the Folsolm Blvd CVS saying my prescriptions were ready. I had to walk there (1 1/4 miles) because my car was not available. When I got there I was told I couldn't have the prescriptions because the pharmacist was "out to lunch" (this was at 2:30) and would not return for 30 minutes; and I had to have a "consultation" with her even though I had taken these medications before. I didn't have time to wait. It seems to me that if there are going to be periods of time when, actually, your prescription isn't going to be ready because the pharmacist is out for a (long?) lunch, then you should be told that rather than simply that "your prescription is ready". I'm looking for a new pharmacy in Sacramento . . . read more

Came in for a vaccine booster shot. Got shot from across a glass at an awkward angle. The needle ended up going into my arm at an angle. Arm hurts so much more than from any of the other shots. read more

I checked in ahead of my scheduled shot time and was told to wait by the shot curtain to get my shot. While waiting for 20 whole minutes past my appointment I watched a family come in and say they need flu shots, filled out their entire info on paper, and get put into the booth before me. Ridiculous. People make appointments because they have places to be. I just canceled the appointment saying if you're going to let those people go before me then I'm just going to leave and the pharmacist did not seem to care that I had an appointment. She just said that's fine. So disrespectful. read more

Made an Appt for the Covid Test. They were right on time. Completed all via the dive thru. They were fast, thorough and efficient! Had results the next morning by 10 am and it wasn't a rapid test. read more