The head pharmacist is rude, condescending and sexist. i went in for some lotion and overheard the pharmacist talking about a customer. someone came in for some travel vaccinations because she was traveling to Africa for a project to help the locals. She said she was a chemical engineer major and after she left, he basically said that he doesnt think women should be in the engineering field. He's also rude and mean to his wife. read more

The worst one I've ever seen in the planet. After reading the review from "Nitin - Aug 12, 2009" I am assured that it's not my problem today. So I would like to share the "pleasant" experience this morning. Being told that the Walgreens across the street doesn't work with my medical insurance any more, I have to transfer my prescription to somewhere else, and people from Walgreens suggested me this "Foothill Medical Pharmacy", which is also close to where I live now. So I went there around 8:50, and learned that it opens after 9:00. Then I waited in my car for 10 minutes until the old man came and unlocked the door. Then I went in, and started the worst piece of today. Me: "Good morning sir! I wonder if you accept XXX insurance for prescription?" Boss: "I cannot respond for I am opening my store." Me(thinking to myself, that's probably true for an old man, so I need to be patient. on the other hand, he might misunderstood me as an insurance agent?): "OK, I am trying to transfer my prescription here, and not selling you anything." Boss: "We do transferring everyday, I know exactly what you want." Me(keep to explain):"I've been waited for 10 minutes, so that's why I get a little bit nervous." Boss(breaking out):"What is the problem with you? my store opens at 9:00, and you waited for 10 minutes? !@$#$%^%&&***, lots of emotional accuses. " Me: "Hi, please don't shout at me!!" Boss: "@$#$%^%&&***, F***, Rude man! get out of my door!" Me(backing out of the door, really, I regret I said so): "Old bastard!" And as I am out of the door now, this finishes the first episode of today. I kept retrospecting for why this happened, maybe I was just a little bit talkative than the old man can put up with? Or I need to wait until 9:30 when he 's ready for customers? Or he's just close to close the business so he's easily mad to customers? Anyway, I shared the experience here to let other people know that once upon a time, there was a pharmacy store like this. And hopefully the old man will find himself calm down with other customers. Economy is tough, isn't it? And I made up my decision to check the reviews before I want to deal with some new businesses. read more

Before you go here, I would advise that you search for "medical supply" on the Internet and find another store, such as Gateway Healthcare Company, which is right down the street (which only happened to be out of stock of exactly what I needed). Once every 20 to 30 years, you might find someone in life who has the worst temperament you've encountered within that time frame. Dr. Ira Gold is that person. A simple telephone call to this .... man ... was a very disturbing experience for me. I simply asked him a very straightforward question, and he refused to answer it, and in turn, literally demanded that I go to his store to discuss it with him, which I dare not given the young age of the patient needing supplies. Based upon my disturbing telephone conversation with this man, I chose to drive a bit further to another medical supply store that has normal-acting people, rather than hostile, ill-tempered, unreasonably grouchy, old men, like Dr. Ira Gold. I could not fathom taking my children with me to this man, lest he give me an undeserved tongue lashing for simply visiting his store, just as he did on the telephone. I don't blog here often, but my advice is unless you like confrontations, stay away from Foothill Medical Pharmacy or be prepared to be insulted. read more

The owner is a crook. One time my wife was buying rather expensive medicine and they put 1/2 of what she paid for almost stripping us of $25. Another person bought a faulty blood pressure monitor and the owner refused to take it back. Moreover, he tricked her, took a receipt saying he wants to see something and put a big "NO RETURNS" stamp on the receipt even though the device was sold by another person. He also accused her of not understanding english - what a jerk! Not taking electronics back is unheard of as well as being rude with customers. Run away from this place! read more

I am giving this one star because its the minimum rating you can give. Otherwise this place deserve nothing. One of my friend gave me their reference, and I went to buy some medicines Pharmacist was talking (actually making fun of ) some lady on phone, who called him for some medicine advice and I saw him literally putting mask on mounth and deliberately speaking in un audiable tone, and later yelling at her for not understanding him and cutting the phone. He looked like drunk (or high on some kind of drung) and arrogant guy. Needless to say I walked out, can't imagine same thing happening to me or anyone else. (Thats the reason of putting this review). Just to let others know their prices are at least 25% more than chain pharmacies, and most medicines I looked at were near expiry date. For your own dignity & safety please stay away. read more

I was looking up Foothill Pharmacy on Yelp just to get some contact information, but had to add my own review based on the relationship I've had with this great business over the last decade. Dr Gold and his staff are wonderfull to work with, and this is a pure, family business. The prices that Foothill charges for their prescriptions and over the counter items are generally less expensive across the board, and they seem to only stock the items that they feel are best for their customers. As far as flu shots, H1N1, etc, the same applies. This is the place to go, every year, to make sure you're ready for flu season. I don't have to have an appointment, they never have me wait very long to be taken care of, and it's a nice environment. It's too bad that their loyal client base are probably not Yelp users, or this page would be overflowing with 5 star comments! That's my 2c, go in and meet Dr Gold and see for yourself. read more

I went in to Foothill Medical Pharmacy because my doctor told me I needed to go to a specialty compounding pharmacy and this was the closest to where I lived. The pharmacist, Ira Gold, told me that he does not bill the insurance and that I should pay for the prescription myself. When I asked him if there was a reason he does not do it he rudely asked me if I do not understand English. Meanwhile, his assistant had taken down all of my information (DOB, address, phone # etc) and written it down on a copy of the prescription. I told the assistant that I would like to speak with my insurance first before getting the prescription filled out and come back later. So I requested her to give me the copy of the prescription (with all my personally identifiable information on it) that she had made. At this point Ira flew into a rage and told me never to come back. Needless to say, I am certainly not going back. read more

... Essentially the same experience as Derek X. The pharmacist/owner's name is Mr./Dr. Gold. He is high-handed, judgmental and rude, rude, rude, i.e., enjoys slamming the phone on callers, et cetera, and blabbing indiscreetly about customers (including prominent Silicon Valley VIPs). Professionalism sorely lacking. Turns out "Dr." Gold is a well-known piece of work. Don't say you weren't warned. Footnote: I see that a few more scathing reviews of Foothill Pharmacy have been added since mine -- all single-star wallops. Looks like that old crank "Dr. Gold" is getting even worse over time. Give it up and retire! read more

Vaccinations as much as 7-8 times more expensive than Santa Clara County Travel Clinic on Lenzen in San Jose. I learned the hard way and called the pharmacist to complain. He yelled at me and called me a liar. I thought I could trust my neighborhood pharmacy! I will never go back there. read more

I am giving this one star because its the minimum rating you can give otherwise i would give it no stars at all. Having the opportunity to be employed there for ONE day it is by far the worst place i have ever attempted to work. The pharmacy is so messy and un-organized it is hard to get any work done at all. The pharmacist is very rude and very unprofessional. Never once have i had an employer belittle me as much as he did in the four hours i was there. He is rude not only to his employees but is also very rude to customers as well. You would think that he was popping some of the pills he had behind the counter because he is clearly a freakin NUTCASE!! i do not recommend anyone to ever apply for a job here at this pharmacy. You will be prepared to walk out within your first hour of work. As for customers, their prices are up the wall expensive..your better off at going to Walgreen's across the street where you will receive the customer service you deserve! read more

Please do not take your children to this pharmacy ever. The old man is rude beyond belief. I took my kids to get the flu shots. My son casually mentioned that his classmate had been out with the flu for several weeks. In response the old man said that kid will flunk, never go to college, will be a loser. My kids were shocked and impacted by his rudeness. Then they tried to charge me for the vaccines which are covered by my insurance. All in all, the worst experience I have had with a pharmacy. read more