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Looking to switch from Walmart pharmacy to Shoppers (self.buycanadian)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Showroom7561 to c/buycanadian

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I'd like to move all my business away from Walmart, and their pharmacy is one service we use often.

While I know there are "lesser evils" than Shoppers, they are walking distance away, and that's important to me.

Can anyone share their experience with Shoppers for their pharmacy, and even better would be from anyone who's switched from Walmart Pharmacy to Shoppers.

Thanks in advance.

Update: Thanks for all the input, guys! I ended up going with a local pharmacy. The dispensing fee is about $1 more than Walmart, but they offer free local delivery if I can't get to them, and the person I spoke to was super nice about answering my questions. Sounds like I dodged a bullet by not going with shoppers. LOL

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Also consider independent or small-chain pharmacies. I'm spoiled for choice in downtown Toronto, there are a handful within a few minute walk. The one I picked (because it was the closest) was super friendly and convenient. Even though they have shorter hours I can walk in and be out with my prescription in literally 30 seconds. If I have questions I can call and someone picks up the phone. On top of this way better service they have never charged beyond my insurance's coverage, so I haven't paid a dime out of pocket.

If you can this is definitely the way to go.

[–] Showroom7561 5 points 5 days ago

Yes, I'll be in touch with one tomorrow. I'd much rather support a local, independent, Canadian pharmacy over any corporately owned one!