I am not a sickly person so I rarely have to encounter the pharmacy. Usually if I go, its for a pain pill from going to the dentist or something minor. Well after a doctor's visit about a month ago, my physician made it exceedingly clear that I had gained too much weight, my blood pressure was elevated and my blood might as well have been butter given how high my cholesterol was. I embraced the news and went on a diet and happy to report that in 3 weeks of dieting and working out, I lost 15 lbs... what does that have to do with CVS? Nothing... I just took an opportunity to toot my own horn. Oh and before you ask, Weigh Watchers.
ANYWAY, when I left the doctor's office, he prescribed me a few pills. I took them to the pharmacy here to get filled. The girl who helped me was nice enough but there was this older woman working snapping her gum. OMG... how annoying!!! Crack...crack...crackcrackcrack... I complained about it because I thought she was void of professionalism period. The manager seemed sincere in taking on my concern so I was satisfied. I haven't seen her since and I look out for her when I go. She wasn't temporary help as she seemed to know the customers. BTW, who the hell wants the clerk yelling their name out in front of people. Wait, old people... lol. Nevermind...
Yesterday, I had to go here as my throat was extremely sore. I get sore throats often (tonsils out at age 24 because of frequent strep and abscess) so I was overdue for a throat problem. I am not going to say that it was not busy because I know how to a customer's naked eye, the way it seems can often be the furthest thing from the truth. Well I had to wait what I thought was a long time but whatever. I was irritated and I was in pain and basically felt like crap. Well, they call me and hand me Jonathan's prescription. Ummm...1 problem, they gave me the medicines for Jonathan Adams. THAT'S NOT ME!!! They charged me $14.00 for the prescription. My pills are usually under $2.00 which made me look closely. Once I noticed it and brought it to their attention, they looked at me as if I were playing a game. They ID'd me again and went and got my prescript. Isnt that some kind of HIIPA violation? I mean, technically I could locate Jonathan Adams and look at his meds and tell you what health conditions he has. What if he were my employee? Cousin? Anyway, mistakes happen. When they do, the words " I am terribly sorry about that mix-up. I am glad you were paying attention. Please feel better." Nope... just asked me if I wanted my money back on my card or cash. No apology, no nothing. I was in no mood to complain plus, I was talking like my tongue weighed 700 lbs. so who could understand me?
Today, my physician prescribed me an antibiotic. He called in the order and I went to grab it. Here we go with the being unprofessional thing. There was the pharmacist, two petite clerks and maybe an assistant pharmacist? When I got there, they claimed my doctor never called in the prescript. Then they put their spidy powers together and checked the voicemail.. TADA!!! Once the pharmacist called my name, NOBODY rung me up forever. The one girl was eating Ruffles chips and a diet coke. Not only was she eating them, SHE WAS TURNING THE F&%$in BAG UP TOO HER MOUTH AND TAKING THE CRUMBS TO THE HEAD!!!! Now, I admit, I am slightly cranky as my throat feels like I tried my hand at eating a bon-fire but WTF? I just hate this place. The bathroom there always looks in the condition of a port- a-john at a carnival. The workers are typically not kind. That is except Sandy and Reba who I have known since I was about 7 ( I will be 31 next month). Anyway, I just wanted people to know how I felt.
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