As I walking into Thornbury Pharmacy a staff member was personally helping escort an elderly and…read moreclearly frail customer across the store. How nice it seems they are to their regular customers, although I'm not sure how the woman fared once alone and back on the street. The pharmacy itself feels slightly barren, with only a couple of lonely shelves in the middle of the store and most of the products lined up along the walls. It's got a smaller range of goods than most, but appears to cover all the basic pharmacy bases. It's also got that really generic and old looking office carpeting that makes everything feel a bit forgotten. Nonetheless, the place is clean. The prices are within the average, and the staff are friendly but follow you around the room with their eyes in a way that's slightly disconcerting. Nonetheless, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt due to their kind treatment of the other customer.

I like this business The first time I ever went to this chemist is when I moved from Ballarat to…read moreMelbourne I had a cut on my finger and the woman in the chemist said oh I'll put some Dettol on it and then just wrap it in a Band-Aid so she told me that and she did it for me I wasn't expecting her to do that and that's what made me come back to that chemist and ever since then they have been my chemist all the people there are marvellous really nice people and that's why I give this Chemist five stars

I get stupidly excited when I need to visit Chemist Warehouse. This place is huge and stocks…read moreeverything from vitamins to nail polish and herbal supplements. There's even a doctor's service at the back if you need to see someone for a prescription. The ambience isn't that crash hot - think bright lights, generic music and loads of signage written on fluro paper that might quite possible send you in to a fit. But the range is huge and the prices are quite competitive and I I like that I can come here and buy all sorts of health and beauty items in one go. It's a win for me. Don't miss the superfoods and protein supplement aisle if you're in to making smoothies at home.

Great script management, low cost beauty and health products, and out the back Dr Alan Bond who…read morebulk bills (for walk ins with a valid Medicare card) He loves a chat and it's busy first thing in the morning, but usually during the day the wait is around 15-30min. If you need an appointment it's $60

Not that I can condone not ever visiting a doctor, but if you're like me and a bit slack when it…read morecomes to visiting your local GP, the pharmacy is the next best place. Normanby Pharmacy is one of those classic old-school style pharmacies where the friendly staff offer expert advice and actually take a genuine interest in your health and well being. Normanby is not one of those enormous chemist warehouse stores and nor would you want it to be. Its size is reflected in the prices, but for those who prefer to shop where their best interests are valued and where you'll be treated with kid gloves and with a smile and a chat, this is the place for you. They have a postal station attached, though it is obviously the less-preferred area for staff, so waits can be on the long side. In saying that, they do stock Met Cards (the rare Sunday savers are almost always in stock) and given their proximity to the tram (i.e. outside) and train ('round the corner), it's reason enough to shop there on its own.

Some combined services stores feel a bit more natural than others: newsagency and post office,…read morestationary and post office, food and liquor. Others are a tad more puzzling, such as the post office wing of Normanby Pharmacy. It's clearly the less emotionally rewarding arm of the business, with only one staff member working the counter even when there's a long line, so the wait can a little while. Yet the pharmacy aspect is always well serviced by attentive and friendly staff who have a great grasp of their products and a helpful attitude. That said, it's actually a pretty convenient combination of services. There's a lot more makeup and gift-y items in stock than you find at most independent pharmacies, but everything else is fairly typical in price and range. They also sell metcards, which is pretty handy given the tram stop out the front, bus line alongside it and the train station down the road.

Best Priceline I've been to date however the entry completely hides the fact it's a ginormous maze…read moreof health & beauty products you never knew existed or wanted until you got lost in this labrinth. It's on the main strip of busy Bourke but up some escalators. Don't be fooled as you walk through as you have no idea what's down those stairs. Allocate some time when you visit, you'll need it! Fancy pants Priceline, that's what it is.

It's a pharmacy like any other really - they sell all the usual drugs and vitamins and skincare…read moreproducts. They also sell Metcards, which is not so usual for a pharmacy. The thing that's really great about Dounias is the staff. Everyone who works in here are so nice and friendly and chatty, all in a very lovely way, not pushy or intrusive. And mostly, they just seem caring. Unfortunately this isn't the pharmacy closest to my house, otherwise I would always come here for my pharmaceuticals. Well done, Dounias peeps. Keep smiling, stay happy.

Christina Dounias Pharmacy is the place to go! Not only do you great service with a smile, they…read moretake an interest in you as a customer. Even though they are further than another pharmacy, I still make the effort to go there! You should too!

There are not enough good things I can say about this particular branch of Priceline…read more Location: The shop is pretty large, so there's a great stock with huge variety. Additionally, it's located at a convenient and central location - Melbourne Central, which makes for needing to go to the chemist not a massive chore, but a day out instead. Customer Service: The staff is here is AMAZINGLY friendly. I spoke with a chemist regarding my issues and she was so helpful with recommending to me what I needed, especially since I was feeling pretty clueless. She explained to me the product and was happy to answer all of my questions. Not to mention Priceline's affordability, combined with the great staff makes for a great shopping experience! Hats off to the customer service here!

Hands down the worst Priceline I've ever been in. Wasn't at all busy yet not a single member of…read morestaff greated me or offered assistance but what really bothered me was that they had no stock, it's not even worth a look. They literally had no makeup stock.

A fantastic little pharmacy that stocks all the necessities - none of this mass warehouse, makeup,…read morefake tan nonsense - but just the good ol' stuff that makes you feel better. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful and clearly have a passion for their job. They want you to feel as good as you can as quickly as you can. I used to live nearby and they quickly became like a second family to me! It's always nice to feel mothered when you're sick... So if you do live by, I urge you to go to Patel's the next time you need something to settle your grumbling belly or your aching head.

Patel's pharmacy is still there: still surviving in light of the mega chain pharmacies that have…read moretaken a strangle hold of the industry. Situated on the busy corner of Brunswick St. and Alexandra Parade, this place has been here forever. The tiny family owned pharmacy is jam-packed and has advertising that looks like it's been there since the 70's. Whenever I go in I feel sorry that I've made the hobbling, aging sales assistant come to the front desk, she looks like she is in need of some of the medicine they sell. Always super friendly service and great personnel advice from the chemist. Unfortunately it is a couple of dollars more expensive than the chain stores but the people and the service will get me back every time.

Generally pretty rude and seem to enjoy talking down to you. When they do get around to helping you…read morethey are actually quite knowledgable, but honestly when there are so many alternatives close by I would rather just go somewhere else.