Walgreens

01/05/09

Slowest. Pharmacy. Ever.

by SECPerks

Had to fill 2 prescriptions here when I was very ill. Turned in the first and was told to wait about 15 minutes. 1 hour later... Finally got the prescription. Later went to pick up a second prescription. To avoid the waiting nightmare, I had my doctor call it in that morning for pickup. When I went to pick it up that afternoon, they hadn't filled it yet. I was told to wait about 15 minutes for them to fill it. 45 minutes later... I will never go there again.

Also, the description is deceptive. It says the pharmacy is open 24-hours, but when a friend went to fill a prescription in the evening, they refused because there was no pharmacist on duty. Apparently, the 24-hour designation applies only (if at all) to pick-ups for already-filled orders.

Illinois-based drugstore chain serves neighborhoods with fully stocked stores and modern amenities.

by Robyn Galbos

In Short
Founded in 1901 in Chicago by Charles R. Walgreen Sr., this neighborhood pharmacy has grown to be one of the nation's largest drugstore chains. Each store carries 25,000 different items--from cleaning products to electronics and greeting cards. Store features include a computerized system connecting pharmacies nationwide via satellite, grocery-store food aisles, one-hour photofinishing and an automated phone system for prescription refills and pre-arranged pickup times. Other services include in-store flu shots and childhood immunizations.