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CVS Reviews Summary

The company has garnered significant criticism for its customer service, particularly in pharmacy operations, where customers express frustration over long wait times, difficulty reaching pharmacists, and issues with prescription accuracy. Complaints about understaffing and impersonal service further exacerbate these concerns. However, some customers appreciate the product selection and loyalty programs, indicating a potential for customer satisfaction. Overall, the sentiment reflects a growing dissatisfaction with service quality and responsiveness, suggesting that improvements in customer engagement and operational efficiency are crucial for restoring trust and loyalty among patrons.

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service
143
value
117
shipping
50
returns
54
quality
90
New York
23 reviews
63 helpful votes
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Store number 1817 in Lake City, FL. More than one incompetent staff. Refused Veteran Discount. Photo machinery had not be serviced recently. Took 20 minutes to take and deliver passport photo. NO response from Customer Service after my specific complaint.

Date of experience: May 1, 2025
Colorado
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I have been shopping on the CVS website as well as in store for years... I am an ExtraCare Plus member (pay a fee monthly or yearly and receive $10 ExtraCare bucks added to your account monthly)... At times I have had trouble with coupons, but the CVS reps can see the mistake and help with it... I'm not sure what the issues are now with CVS... I placed an online order for pick up and utilized the coupons/ExtraCare bucks attached to my account... The deal I thought I was getting was spend $30 get $10 ExtraCare bucks back... I spent over $30 and got 13 cents back, which was for basically shopping at CVS... I contacted the CVS ExtraCare 800 number and the rep Lilly stated I shouldn't have used my coupons... I explained I always utilize my coupons/ExtraCare bucks once everything is added to the cart whether I am shopping in store, online, or online for store pick up... I also explained whether you're shopping in store or online, the system doesn't ask if you want to utilize coupons until right before you make your payment... Lilly continued to state once my coupons/ExtraCare bucks were used that made my total go below $30... I was like of course my total went below $30 after utilizing my coupons/ExtraCare bucks, and it states as long as my total is $30 or more before any coupons/taxes are added my reward is granted... I asked Lilly if I couldn't utilize coupons/extra bucks on my account what's the point in being awarded them; furthermore, why do I pay a yearly fee to CVS to receive a $10 extra bucks coupon monthly... Lilly stated there was nothing he could do and asked if there was anything else he could help me with... I have never heard of not utilizing coupons/ExtraCare bucks that are attached to your account, and I was disappointed with CVS to say the least that they didn't even try to look into what the issue could have actually been...

Date of experience: October 14, 2024
New York
18 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I can't speak for all CVS products, but I bought their water flosser, and it was very poor quality. It only lasts for a few months to a year, and not even. The first time I bought it, it worked fine for a few months and then just like that it stopped working. I changed the batteries and tried to fix it, but it simply just would not work so I had to buy a new one. When I bought the new one, it worked fine for a few months. I changed the batteries, kept it clean and enjoyed it for a few months and then one day it had low performance, so I changed the batteries and cleaned it, and used it and then I tried to turn it off, but it wouldn't turn off, so I slammed it down and then it just stopped working like that. It is simply a bad product. A warranty should not be that short for a water flosser. I know that because, years ago, I used the Water Pik water-flosser and that worked well for years so I am going to buy that one again and I think that you should too. Take my advice, be careful what kind of water flosser you buy and don't buy the CVS brand one because it is no good.

Date of experience: September 19, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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CVS Pharnacy SUCKS
August 12, 2024

CVS Pharmacy web site is the WORST! I can never speak to a pharmaist. They almost never get my prescriptions right. They do not validate that my medication is covered by my insurance. My doctor's office called in my latest precripts FOUR times and they still do not show them.

Can anyone recommend a good pharmacy in Katy Texas?

Thanks, FRUSTRATED

Date of experience: August 12, 2024
Pennsylvania
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I'm enjoying it so far, but there is a learning curve and I'm still in it. I've lost a few savings opportunities by not knowing about the time clocks & a few of my potential rebates that were clicked on disappeared when I tried to submit them. Now, as soon as I'm in the store, I check Ibotta to see if my rebates are still present & clicked on; then as soon as I get in the car, I submit before they disappear. That's part of the learning curve. I used to wait until I got home or even the next day, but no more. I'm hopeful it will continue to get better & better. I learn more about the site all the time.

Date of experience: July 10, 2024
Massachusetts
27 reviews
19 helpful votes
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I now spend over 10 minutes on the phone, talking to Artificial STUPIDITY, trying to get answers from a Pharmacist, only to be asked to leave a voicemail! I use to get through to a REAL person and get the RIGHT answer within minnutes. Artificial STUPIDITY may be making the company more efficient, but it has reduced the efficiency of the MILLIONS of callers. I will be seeking out a smaller pharmacy that still values the customer.

Date of experience: June 26, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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When I put the receipt through, it only excepted it as one arm and Hammer scanned the other one and it said it was only one instead of two, now it says there's three arm +hammers. I only bought two.

Date of experience: June 17, 2024
Oregon
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I've been in the Carepass plan for a very long time. For the past six months or so I've attempted to use my $10.00 at CVS and been told each time that I wasn't in their system. Ironically they continue to take money out of my account for the Carepass plan. I've called numerous times and they always told me (their customer service is NOT in the US) that they fixed the problem and I can use the $10. I went today (reminder this has been going on for over 6 months) to CVS and again was told I was not in the system. Again they took the fee out of my account. I canceled the plan and told the person I spoke with that CVS stole money from my account and that I wanted to be reimbursed (for over 6 months). He said all they could do is allow - yes he said allow - me to have $10. WTF! CVS sucks, they are thieves. If you are with this crooked program get out while you can!

Date of experience: June 2, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We realized we were being billed approximately $5.00 a month for Extra care. Apparently when my wife was at CVS buying medical supplies she was signed up for Extra Care. CVS has no documentation that she signed for the program. She probably indicated when asked if she wanted a discount and she would have of course say yes. Also, to sell at the counter to someone buying Chemo supplies and is about 70 does not sound like it is anyone's best interest. After, almost an hour on the phone it appears we may get a refund.

Date of experience: May 22, 2024
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad πŸ‘Ž Bad customer service Campbell Ave West Haven CT Awful Awful Awful πŸ˜’ πŸ˜‘ 😀 πŸ™„ Disrespectful Customer service πŸ˜‘

Date of experience: May 14, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My doctor called in my meds to be refilled. I've been on these meds for 15 years. 2 days later I go to cvs to pick up the medicine. They tell me that they are waiting for insurance approval. I said I need the meds cause I am out so I will pay cash for the medicine. Then they proceed to tell me that I can't get the meds unless I have authorization from doctor to pay for the medication with cash. The doctor is the one who prescribed the medication. I'm sure he doesn't care how it's paid for.

Date of experience: May 11, 2024
Armenia
31 reviews
5 helpful votes
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CVS delivery offers the convenience of receiving healthcare products and prescriptions at your doorstep. The plus side is the accessibility of ordering essential items online. Additionally, their delivery service ensures timely arrival of medications and healthcare essentials. However, there are drawbacks to consider. Delivery times can be inconsistent, with some orders experiencing delays without clear communication. Furthermore, issues with order accuracy and packaging have been reported, leading to dissatisfaction among customers. Overall, while CVS offers convenience, improvements in delivery reliability and order accuracy would enhance the overall service.

Date of experience: April 30, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Last night my husband went to CVS in Edgewater, FL. Our dog was seriously ill and we just needed one of the liquid medication syringes they give for free to get some water in to him. Because he was not getting a prescription they refused to give him one, he asked if they had them in the store to purchase or if he could just purchase the ones they give away but they refused. So he drove down the street to Walgreens in Edgewater, FL and they were not only happy to help, they gave him 3 different ones to try. I will be cancelling my Extra Care subscription with CVS and will only go to Walgreens now. Very disappointed in their lack of empathy and willingness to help their valued customers.
Kudo's Walgreens, you just gained a new faithful customer!

Date of experience: March 7, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Costumer Service
February 25, 2024

I went to CVS today, the one on ******* Seco Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita. Employee name Kaylane provided terrible costumer service. She was not interactive, not helpful at all, not interactive, no eye contact, she looked like she had not had a shower for a week. She was unwilling to help out or answer questions when we asked her about rewards. She was in a bad mood. We go there often and this is the second time we receive terrible costumer service. This particular store might need a serious costumer service review. I would suggest giving some of these young employees costumer service training. Remind them body language and appearance is important. There is a lot of CVS store around SCV, I would rather go to a different one from now on.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased an Amazon gift card from my local CVS in Nesconset, NY. Upon trying to redeem the gift card, we discovered it was fraudulent and the claim code was removed so I could not redeem it for its $50 value. I returned to the store but they said that they could not help me and I would need to contact CVS's Customer Service group. I opened an investigation and after ~3 weeks, they responded to me taking no responsibility even though the gift card was purchased in their store. They basically told me it was my problem and that I should try contacting Amazon to see if they will credit it me. The Custome Service representative was smug and totally not helpful. I strongly recommend NOT shopping at CVS because they do not stand by their sales.

Date of experience: February 11, 2024
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Photo kiosk
January 28, 2024

CVS Marconi could not get assistance with the photo machine, drove to the CVS on Dewey. No place to sit at the photo machine chair broken who in the hell is the manager of these places I need to be fired.

Date of experience: January 28, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lupus patient
January 18, 2024

My wife is a advanced lupus patient and she suffers a lot of join pain and muscle pain, The pharmacist refused to fill a lupus patient pain medication, she gave us 3 excuses, the first one was she needed to transfer my wife profile from the previous pharmacy, the second excuse was she needed to talk to her Dr and after the Dr confirmed that everything was legit, that it was OK to fill it, the pharmacist decide she didn't feel comfortable and refused to fill it.
I called cvs corporate office and they didn't care about the patient, they told me that their pharmacist can refused anyone at will, that if she didn't feel like filing it she could refused and there's nothing anyone can do.
I will never use this place again and In My Opinion if you want a reliable don't pharmacy don't use CVS they don't care about the truth, if the CVS pharmacist can have the power to choose to let the customers suffer they shouldn't have any customers to torture.
There should be a valid reason to refuse to fill a patients medication and cvs is allowing their pharmacist to discriminate and use personal reasons not to fill, when I spoke the corporate they said that if she doesn't feel comfortable she has the right to refuse and I asked why she didn't tell us that she didn't feel comfortable at first and instead she said she needed to transfer her profile from the previous pharmacy, when publix transferred the profile, she got another excuse, she said she needed to talk to the Dr, after the Dr confirmed that it was fine to fill it then she said she wouldn't fill it because she didn't feel comfortable, the truth is she didn't want to because when I told her that I get prescribed the same medicine and I fill it in that pharmacy she looked at me like is my choice not yours.
The point is that cvs corporate office is not supporting their customers, they completely disregarded me, they don't care about your suffering.
Cvs is bad business for patients period.

Date of experience: January 18, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Understaffed
January 17, 2024

The various CVS pharmacies I've been to always seem understaffed. It is difficult to get good care because of understaffing. I've heard I will no longer be able to phone CVS and reach a human. When my doctor renews my prescriptions, I'm having them sent elsewhere.

Date of experience: January 17, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wait times in Pharmacy
January 11, 2024

Corporate CVS It's obvious that you dont value your customers at the pharmacy. I've transferred my prescription three times now, and at each location, I have to wait upwards of thirty minutes in the store or drive through. Its not a peak time issue as I have tried on several ocassions different times. Your employees are consistently courteous and diligent in their efforts to assist the customer. It's also clear that you don't value your staff because nobody should work nonstop at their job dealing with irate clients. You run a multimillion dollar corporation, so stop being so avaricious and straighten things out.

Date of experience: January 11, 2024
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor customer care
January 10, 2024

Are not responsive to customer concerns or care. Never have Rx when needed and wont let you know when available or options, disorganized,unprofessional.

Date of experience: January 10, 2024

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CVS - Online drugstore and pharmacy. Manage prescriptions and shop a wide selection of health, wellness, beauty products and more at CVS.com


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Founded in 1963
Lakeville, MN, United States
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