This is an all-around very good pharmacy team, and I'd specifically like to compliment Ben T., the pharmacy manager, in this review. Honestly, I'd have never thought a pharmacy or pharmacist could really have a positive effect on me or my day. I'd also largely been partial to smaller, local pharmacies for the more personalized treatment, and 24-hour pharmacies because I have a rare sleep disorder that can sometimes cause conflicts with normal pharmacy hours. Finally, there's no legitimate reason why, but in the past, I'd been more likely to go to a pharmacy where health and pharmacy needs were the advertised central role of the company (e.g. CVS, Walgreens). I'd considered Walmart to be a good, low-cost option for purchasing groceries and other basic home items, but as a pharmacy, I suppose I lumped it in with other grocery store pharmacies (e.g. Target, Price Chopper, HyVee).
Based on the way Ben T. has treated me, from a human perspective in addition to being a highly-competent pharmacist I trust and can always ask questions, I decided to make this Walmart pharmacy my preferred and only pharmacy. The hours are better (for me, this means open later) than almost all other pharmacies in the area, too. I'd prefer to keep this review positive, but I can also speak to the opposite treatment I've received at CVS and Walgreens locations in the area. Overall, the most common problems have involved consistency, quality of care, lousy treatment (and I honestly have realistic standards), and level of experience. Many of these pharmacies are staffed by local interns from UMKC and KU, which can lead to hit-or-miss experiences as well.
In contrast, the entire pharmacy team (to my knowledge) at this Walmart pharmacy is comprised of quality, "veteran" (not to age anyone) professionals. It holds itself to high standards, all-around, which I believe is a reflection of Ben T. as its manager. I always know what kind of experience I can expect, and the pharmacy generally seems to exceed these expectations anyway. It has earned my loyal patronage, and I'm grateful for the unique level of care it provides. read more