Family Pharmacy

It's cleaned up a little bit and feels safer since last time I reviewed it a bit ago…read more This became my defacto pharmacy since Rite Aid on Cherry closed. At least the staff is helpful and nice.

Man, has this store gone downhill! It's been a few years since I have been here and the store was…read morefilthy. A few of the aisles were blocked off so if you needed something from there too bad so sad! Cashiers were behind plexiglass so that should tell you something. Bought a case of water and it was leaking. Parking is pretty plentiful and wasn't crowded so that was the only good thing.

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Rite Aid

2.9(58 reviews)

0.7 mi

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Team always helpful and accommodating. Pharmist works quickly to feel prescriptions if you wait.read more

This is our neighborhood Rite-Aid, and we can always pass by here when walking back from downtown…read moreLong Beach. We discovered last year (yeah...took us a while) that they have an ice cream parlour inside of it, serving hand-scooped Thrifty-brand ice cream for a really, really value price. Well...due to a plumbing issue, it's been closed for months now...but we stopped by yesterday, and it's baaack. The counter is located right in front, left of the registers. Since there is usually nobody there and it's no different at Rite-Aid to find someone to help you, the right move is to stand-in line at the register and pay first. They will then call somebody over to help. It's $1.99 for one scoop in a cake or sugar cone, and they have a great selection of interesting flavors. I get the mocha almond fudge or rocky road, while other interesting flavors are coconut pinapple, medieval madness. It's scooped using a unique cylinder ice cream scoop, and they are very generous with the portion (one scoop is plenty...some staff will choose to give 2 smaller scoops to make the one 'scoop'). The ice cream is probably a bit below average in terms of taste and creaminess for a gourmet ice cream (reminded me of the ice cream you can serve yourself in a chinese buffet), but it's $1.99, folks. One can't beat the experience of walking back to your home on a hot, sunny SoCal afternoon, trying to lick the ice cream in the right places at the right times so it doesn't melt all over your hands. Ice cream trucks/carts don't seem to serve hand-dipped ice cream anymore, so this experience really reminds me of an earlier time. Now only if I could find a walkable Rite-Aid near one of our favorite beaches...

Buy one get one half off!

Classic Pistachio Nut

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Wow really a sharps container in the bathroom. I know it's a pharmacy but come on.

Rite Aid

2.9(172 reviews)

1.5 mi

My neighborhood Rite Aid--I come here for those random ice cream and popscicle runs (and the…read moreThrifty's here is pretty good) and as my local pharmacy. As a pharmacy, it's honestly somewhat of a crap shoot--I've gotten prescriptions filled here with the wrong amount of tablets, and overall the folks there sometimes seem a little apathetic when it comes to dealing with customers. Maybe they see a lot of things, but they aren't always the most helpful and lines can tend to be long. Prices are what you'd expect for a convenience store. Definitely not a happy camper when I had to make a late night flour run here when I ran out of flour and had to pay $9 for a smaller flour container, but at least it was there! All in all, I'm happy this place is open 24/7. I do wish the exterior of this place was slightly cleaner, but that's not always their fault.

For those who don't know, this location will be closed as of July 14, 2025. It's a huge loss for…read morethis community

- 10/01/2010: I hate lines.

I have to take a photo everytime i check in or else i would be called a liar. LOL... SMH!

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Pistachio & Strawberry Cheesecake Thrifty's icecream

Golden Pharmacy

4.6(22 reviews)

0.6 mi

Courteous pharmacist and attendants.delivered meds on time. Attendtive to needs and concernsread more

Switched over most of my family over from CVS to here because of how quick and professional this…read morepharmacy is ! Love the fact that they take the time to deliver my medication when needed also. Thank you guys I'll continue to recommend anyone I can whenever I get the chance (:

Variety of affordable OTC products

Variety of very affordable OTC products.

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CVS Pharmacy

1.9(184 reviews)

2.6 mi

I like to shop this location since is located around many shops and restaurants and I can complete…read moremany errands. They have a drive through for pharmacy, but I was picking up a few household items I had ordered on the app with my reward points. The store is clean and easy to shop, smaller than some of the other stores, and they sometimes are out of itemsI want, but pickup at the counter is very easy. They always seem to have enough staff for the checkout line, and they are friendly and efficient. In-store pharmacy, though, is always busy with a wait. There are always good sales and digital coupons, and in general with CVS I earn discounts for getting prescriptions

sassy pharmacy tech!!!!…read more you clearly hate your job so quit!!! why do you always give horrible customer service!!! and he can never hear because he has is music blasting in his ears... see the picture attached

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Vons Pharmacy

2.5(17 reviews)

1.0 mi

It has become my pharmacy by default and it has grown on me. They do have a security guard station…read moreat the entrance which helps with homeless people just hanging outside the store It's cleaned up a bit and the staff is friendly. Just double check the total for your purchase before you pay and walk out the door. For some reason they decided to charge my medication through the insurance instead of using the manufacturers coupon. I home and saw a charge on my Amex for 1400.00. I had to go back and ask them to go through the manufacturers coupon and not the insurance, they kept arguing that my insurance covers it and I had to explain multiple times that I paid for the 1400 out of pocket. Eventually they agreed on a refund and then go through the manufacturer without the insurance getting involved.

OK, let's keep it real, this place gets busy and the lines get long. That's just the fact. But…read moreGrant makes the experience worth it with his great customer service. I was in his line today and he had everybody smiling and laughing, and he was absolutely sincere and genuine. I can tell this guy is very happy and nice. We are lucky to have him here at our neighborhood Vons. Especially because it gets a little tense here sometimes with all the walks of life.

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Aviva Pharmacy

4.5(152 reviews)

1.5 mi

Fantastic and caring pharmacy. They will go out their way to assist. My go to for all my…read moreprescriptions. Been coming here for years and the service is consistently high quality.

I really work hard to support small businesses so when my original pharmacy closed down I…read moreresearched around my area and found Aviva. They had great reviews and I figured we could get more attentive service with a smaller pharmacy. Unfortunately, here I am for the third time, waiting for a prescription after calling in three hours ago and being told all my prescriptions would be ready. Out of the four I requested, they had said one they were already working on so it would be ready with the other three. Great! I thought... Lo and behold, upon pickup, three hours later, it was NOT ready and nobody knew why it was just sitting in the queue. Regardless, if I had other prescriptions requested, I'm not sure why they wouldn't complete that one along with the others. Seems like common sense. I used to work in a retail pharmacy so I know things can happen, but this place has just consistently dropped the ball: not following up, not ordering when out of stock, not having prescriptions ready when promised. My husband has also had similar experiences. I just wanted a place that was helpful and reliable. Unfortunately, this is not it. And the customer service is more miss than hit, which only adds to the frustration. After today, I am working on transferring both my husband's and my own prescriptions.

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Galaxy Pharmacy

5.0(6 reviews)

0.6 mi

Although this might be a biased review considering this is my personal pharmacy. This location is…read morevery welcoming. They speak almost every language so if you would need a translation they got you! The pharmacists here are very polite and are open to help out patients whether it be with medication directions or general uses of any drug. Recommend getting your medications prescribed at this location. Forgot to mention they are many locations of this pharmacy.

Staff were wonderful and very helpful. I wanted only ten minutes for the medications to be filled…read more The staff gave me vey accurate information to cost and availability. I was a cash patient and the price was extremely inexpensive and so I was able to afford to fill all 5 prescriptions ordered. Thank you so much Galaxy pharmacy. I will definitely be back

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Yee's Prescription Pharmacy

4.6(78 reviews)

2.3 mi

A very nice place with very friendly people. The new management is awesome and always willing to…read morehelp and walk the extra mile to give customers their best. Given the shortage of employment everywhere they are always there with a smiling face! Definitely recommended

This was my go-to pharmacy prior to COVID and then I realized service and staff changed. I gave…read morethem a try, but now it just feels like another corporate run business except with limited hours and slow service. It's a real shame. Finding a pharmacy with quick service and a pharmacist that is both empathetic and knowledgeable is so hard to find. Where did Steve go?? If you're at another pharmacy, please tell me where. For now, I guess it's back to CVS.

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Voted 1 of 3 Top Pharmacies in Long Beach 2024!!!

CVS Pharmacy

2.0(129 reviews)

1.5 mi

I usually expect a quick explanation or basic guidance at a pharmacy drive-through, but my recent…read morevisit was frustrating. The staff member assisting me was unenthusiastic and unhelpful. She handed over my prescriptions and just said "sign" with no direction on where or what I was signing. Pharmacy staff should be clear and helpful, especially when dealing with medication pickups.

Dear CVS Senior Management,…read more I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent experience I had at CVS Pharmacy. The service I received was extremely poor, and some staff members behaved in an unprofessional manner I spoke with an employee named Imelda regarding my medication, but she walked away without explanation while I was in the middle of speaking to her. I was left waiting without any update, and she never followed up or checked on my prescription. I then asked for assistance from the manager, Jessie, but she did not take the time to properly review my situation. Even though I explained that my doctor had already sent the fax, she told me I could not receive my medication. Her tone felt impatient, and she raised her voice, which made me feel uncomfortable as a patient. Because of this, I had to contact my doctor again while waiting at the store. After they resent the information, the medication was eventually found in the system--but no one had taken the time to check thoroughly before. I ended up waiting about 20 minutes unnecessarily. I used to visit this CVS location often, and the staff was always helpful and professional. It was one of my favorite stores. However, after this experience, I feel nervous and uncomfortable returning, which is disappointing. I hope management addresses these issues, especially since this is a 24-hour location that many patients rely on. I would also like to recognize Liz, one of the pharmacists, who was very kind, patient, and helpful. She clearly explained everything and made sure I received my medication. I truly appreciate her excellent service.

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Ron T.

9 years ago

Family Pharmacy is one of the best pharmacies in our area. My niece moved here from the state of Mass. We went through a very long process of moving her to California in regards to her medical records. Family Pharmacy associate Ms. Ann helped my niece continue her special Medications until the right Doctors could be found to prescribe them. Our primary Doctors knew that Family Pharmacy is one of the best in the Long Beach area. Thanks to Family Pharmacy my niece never missed a pill. She is doing well Thanks to Family Pharmacy. .Their Phone number is (562) 591-4417. Call them. They will solve your problem professionally and courteously in any language spoken in the Long Beach area. read more

Maya R.

7 years ago

Rented a PO Box here the other day! I almost gave up after looking alll over long beach for a place with a reasonable price. I was on my way home when i decided to pop into the pharmacy as i remember seeing some boxes there. EUREKA! 50 bucks for 6 months! cant beat it with a stick! This place never ceases to amaze me! read more

Jose A.

11 years ago

Hands down the best pharmacy in long beach! Great environment, helpful and friendly staff! They know me and my wife by first name and really make us feel like family! Have been coming here for the past 3 months after transferring all of my prescriptions from Walgreens. Couldn't be happier! read more

Chata G.

7 years ago

Great little spot in central long beach! found this when i was looking for a place to pay my bills! Everything in here is reasonably priced and probably the nicest group of people working! Made my day! read more

Veronica P.

7 years ago

Friendly and great services !! I have been pick up medication more than 23 years. I would like recommend everyone to come here

Kathy C.

11 years ago

fast and friendly service. I like the staff here, very informative. I will recommend it to family and friends.

Kimberly B.

7 years ago

Pay my bills and get my meds every month love this pharmacy great service ! #1pharmacy

Mariah N.

6 years ago

I love this pharmacy always helpful and friendly!!

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