Walgreens
Drugstore chain with health & beauty aids, prescriptions & photo services, plus mini-mart basics.
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What reviewers say
Multiple customers report significant delays, communication failures, and unprofessional conduct at this Walgreens pharmacy location.
Themes summarized from customer reviews (sample of 8)
Why are prescriptions taking so long to fill at this Walgreens pharmacy?
Multiple reviewers report extended and unexplained prescription delays. Several customers describe arriving for pickups only to learn prescriptions were not processed despite being told they were ready, or waiting 30+ minutes to an hour only to find the medication still incomplete. One reviewer noted a two-day wait for a simple inhaler prescription with a label. Customers attribute delays to poor organization and lack of follow-through rather than legitimate pharmacy volume.
Source: 5 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (recurring pattern across multiple reviews)
- Common wait times reported: 30 minutes to 2+ hours
- Frequent issue: prescriptions marked "ready" but not actually processed
Is it difficult to reach the pharmacy by phone?
Multiple reviewers describe the pharmacy as nearly impossible to reach by phone. Several customers report difficulty getting a live person to answer, with one reviewer explicitly stating the phone is hard to get answered and another noting repeated failed attempts to speak with staff.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention in multiple reviews)
How is the customer service and staff attitude at this pharmacy?
Several reviewers report rude, dismissive, and unprofessional behavior from pharmacy staff. Customers describe staff as uncaring, condescending, and unwilling to help. One reviewer reported staff speaking loudly and negatively about them in the back room for several minutes. Another noted a staff member refusing to continue a conversation and directing them to a manager. Multiple reviewers characterize the overall attitude as indifferent to customer needs.
Source: 5 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (consistent theme across reviews)
- Reported behaviors: dismissive tone, refusal to engage, loud complaints about customers
What issues have customers experienced with the Walgreens app and rewards?
One reviewer reported that the Walgreens app's scan-to-pay feature does not function at this location despite working at other Walgreens stores. When the customer inquired about applying cash rewards manually, staff responded rudely and refused to help resolve the issue.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (single explicit report)
- Issue: app scan-to-pay feature non-functional; staff unwilling to manually apply rewards
Are there issues with how pharmacists handle prescription refill timing?
One reviewer reported that a pharmacist refused to fill a prescription 1–2 days early despite the customer's medical need to avoid running out of medication. The reviewer characterized the pharmacist as incompetent, rude, and unprofessional, and noted that this strict gatekeeping over medication timing is a significant problem at this location.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (limited evidence; single review)
- Reported issue: pharmacist refusal to accommodate early refills for medical necessity
What do reviewers recommend as alternatives to this pharmacy?
Multiple reviewers have transferred prescriptions to other pharmacies in the area, citing better service and reliability. Alternatives mentioned include a pharmacy across the street, Walmart pharmacy, and a local pharmacy offering delivery service. Several customers also note that other Walgreens locations honor their app rewards and provide better service.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (multiple reviewers switching locations)
- Alternatives cited: other pharmacies across the street, Walmart, local pharmacy with delivery, other Walgreens locations
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2.2
★★★★★2.246 reviews
Location
78218 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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- Plus Code
- QP62+VG Palm Desert, California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Google Place ID
- ChIJXwlpGtv72oARLCQPdUUAr20
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