“Thank god they were open thanksgiving day, no one else was. Purchased a few pounds of fried chicken. The feast was enormous. The aftermath looked like a starving orangutan was release inside of a chicken coop. I showed no mercy.”
“Best pharmacy! Everyone is kind and very helpful. They’ve been able to compound medication for me to offer it at a much lower price. Also love that they have fun kids toys if we have to wait!”
“Giving this pharmacy 5-stars and a big shout-out to my comrades, (both pharmacists and techs), in the trenches! As a semi-retired pharmacist, I can say that the general public have no idea of how unforgiving this job can be. Staff almost never hear any praise for helping people, but god forbid a mistake is made, or someone has to wait... Then the squeaky wheels start complaining. It takes 6 years of some very difficult schooling and years of experience to become an effective pharmacist. Tech training has become more of a time investment as well. The pile of work ever-grows, the pay almost never does, and if it does, it is miniscule and a token raise. It is beyond me how people can regard a pharmacy like a fast food restaurant, and think staff are just slinging burgers back there. If pharmacy personnel make mistakes, people can suffer or die. (Think about that a minute before you try to rush ANY health professional). Did you tell the doctor to hurry up too? If so, how did that work out for you? Between the government, insurance companies, and the complexity of modern technology, this job has become very complicated, tedious, and downright frustrating. Shrinking profit margins and mail order have resulted in many pharmacies closing and workers retiring, or pursuing other fields. If you feel you are being treated like a number, just think about the thousands of Rxs some pharmacies fill in a week. (Sorry, but you ARE just a number, and you can thank the insurance companies for that)!! Doesnt mean the staff doesnt care. They are forced to operate this way. The only thing protecting the public from a 3rd world situation in this profession, is a law that says a pharmacist MUST be present when a pharmacy is open for business. (You can only pray that law does not get changed)! In the good ole days, the pharmacists OWNED the pharmacy and could make a good life working for themselves. Not anymore. Insurance companies have made the independent pharmacist a thing of the past. Folks, there are things you can do to get better service from your pharmacy: 1. Dont call unless absolutely necessary. Use automated systems for refills. Leave a message 2. PLAN AHEAD. If you're out of refills, call your doctor first. Pharmacy can send e-request as well. We dont call Dr. offices anymore. (It is beyond me how people are on maintenance meds for YEARS and still dont plan for when they run out of meds and refills). Call a WEEK ahead. Yes you can do that, especially if you get a 3-month supply at a time. Friday is NOT a good day to pursue Rx renewals. Most Dr's are out of the office for the weekend. 3.You try and rush the staff and they will just dislike you..it's not going to make things happen any faster!! If anything they'll put you to the back of the line! 4. Your doctor cannot FORCE a pharmacist to fill an Rx. It is his/her discretion. If you're not happy with that find another pharmacy/pharmacist! 5. Insurance co's change things overnight. Being covered one day doesnt mean you'll be covered the next.. If you get a new card, bring it to attention of the staff so they can update your profile. Insurance rejects are a big hassle for staff and very time consuming!”
“Best pharmacy ever! The pharmacy manager Dr. Mason is incredibly kind, intelligent, compassionate, and efficient pharmacist I have ever met. I will never go anywhere else !!!”
“Cheboygans Walgreens is just great!! The staff is generous, professional and very helpful when asked questions regarding anything!! Reasonably priced products and the store is very clean. Highly recommend to Everyone in the area🤠”
Loblaw Companies Limited is putting serious money into its retail network this year. Canada's largest food and pharmacy retailer announced it will spend $2.4 billion in 2026 to open new stores, renovate existing locations and strengthen its supply chain. The company plans to open 70 new stores in 2026. That includes 34 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix pharmacies and care clinics, along with 31 hard-discount No Frills and Maxi grocery stores. On top of the new openings, Loblaw will renovate another 191 stores and continue construction on a roughly 1.2 million-square-foot automated distribution center in Caledon, Ontario.
