Shoppers Drug Mart

I know this is mean to knock the store for this, but there are a lot of types of people here and I see and smell the weirdest things at this location. Never had this issue at the Granville and 13^th/​14^th one, or the Broadway and Pine one, or other ones.
Once I went in there and someone had vomited in there. A few aisles smelled like vomit. I don’t know if the person who vomited had puked just on the floor or on the displays, but there was no mess left and yet it still smelled — I guess I can assume that s/​he puked on the merchandise too.
Another time I was in there, there appeared to be a gentleman trying to steal things. His backpack was open, he kept looking left and right, picking things up, putting things down, staring to see who’s looking etc.
Then there’s the smell. There is so much B.O. here almost every time. Is this a really awesome transit friendly, quick pit stop for essentials place? If so, I guess I can understand the B.O. but man…
Anyway, the one thing I do like is today’s awesome deal. I am a huge fan of insoles. I rarely, if ever, keep the original insoles from shoes (runners, sneakers, dress shoes, etc). Dr. Scholl’s which is regularly $ 22.99 was $ 11.99 (until June 24^th, you’re welcome). Wait, wait! Then there’s a $ 3 coupon you can use (conveniently located here) which means $ 8.99. I usually buy these insoles in the US because they were much cheaper before our exchange rate took this huge hit. Now with the price of $ 8.99, it beats out Walmart in the US and even Amazon. WHAAAAAaaaat! Great buy, so of course I got it. Do I need more? Probably not. Will I get more? Probably…

The pharmacists are insufferable. Don’t bother smiling and saying hello and how are you. You’ll get nothing back.
There’s one girl there in particular (didn’t see her nametag unfortunately) who, I swear, is just plain dumb on top of rude.
Today was my second time seeing her there.
I was prescribed three different things on the same sheet and was given two. I asked her about the third one, and she didn’t say anything and pushed the other two at me. I asked again, saying there was one more thing on the script and if she could please check. Nope, didn’t bother to check, just said «I don’t think so» and rang me up on the till. No other words were spoken. Still I said «thank you» though I’d have to go back to the doctor to get a new prescription. I was answered with more pouting.
Christ, would it kill you to smile? Or say hello? Ffs. I get that pharmacists aren’t customer service people but show some common goddamn courtesy.

This is my favorite Shoppers. I think the reason why I love it is because it feels like home. I know most of the staff by name and they engage me on a personal level which I love.
This shoppers is also located in Kingsgate Mall and is carry central. They are open until midnight which is great especially if your in need of prescriptions.
The store is well organized and its easy to find items. Prices are fair and they do have a optimum point system. I noticed they have now started selling presidents choice items which I’m not a fan of. At this location you can purchase some fruits — I guess this is convenient.
It’s my regular stop so I will definitely be shopping here, I’ve been doing so for decades now.

This is the worst of the shopper’s drug marts I have visited. It has nothing to do with the location or staff, it is primarily just that the layout of the store is not great and there never seems to be enough people manning the cash registers. Whenever i visit, I allot 10 minutes extra for time I know i’ll spend in line.
I was unable to find tape here as well which was a bother. I figured it would be in the back to school section or right beside the gift wrapping, but neither seemed to house a fairly simple home-​product.
I would consider changing my review if ever I was in and out in under 10 minutes.

I always come here because location is near where i live, theres canada post inside and its located inside a small mall… one of the reason why i love this place is about the soap… bath soap! Since childhood i only use this brand safeguard and when i came to canada 15 yrs ago i was so happy when i learned that they sell it here… im lovin it… clean and smells awesome…

I used to visit this Shoppers pretty much once a week but then the one on Fraser opened up by No Frills and I switched. Why? The lineups to pay can get pretty long and the parking situation is not always the best. Also more people visit this one and the merchandise pickings can be slim. Their post office is great and the people there friendly and it was easy to rent a mailbox when I needed one for a while. If I am in the area I will pop in for something that I need to pick up and visit the liquor store too.

This is the location that is inside Kingsgate Mall. I’ve been in here with my best friend a few times to get some protein bars before a show and some ear plugs. Well organized and the staff are really friendly. Be prepared to have security follow you if it is late. I am glad that this place is 24 hours.

Never anyone around to help me and kind of snotty attitudes. give me London Drugs any day

I really like this particular Shopper’s because they carry Punky hair dye ($ 10.99), Jerome Russell’s bleach ($ 2.99), AND Manic Panic ($ 14.99)!
Perfect for when you want to dye your hair and you really can’t just wait for the order to come through the mail.

Probably the most exciting store in the hood, of Kings Gate Mall lol.
Bright, and nice service, not as so cramped either.
free parking.
open til midnite.

It’s a shoppers drugmart, we all know how they are basically. They’ve got a vast makeup/​beauty section, along with food and freezer section.
What stands out for me here is the pharmacy. I’ve had problems at other pharmacies (London drugs, superstore, etc) but never one here. The staff is friendly, and fast with your order. There’s also a nice little seating area where you can chill during your short wait, but I usually grab groceries upstairs at buy low and by the time I’m back downstairs, it’s good to go :)

I will never return to this pharmacy. Firstly I stood and waited for twenty minutes waiting for the pharmacy assistant to enter my prescription into the computer (she must have been new, I get that!) but her coworker who was helping her could have asked me to have a seat or return later, but she didn’t, instead she let me watch her coworker struggle. That’s fine real I can handle it. I came back half an hour later to pick up the prescription and asked to speak to the pharmacist since this was a new medication for me. When he came over I asked him if this medication was safe to take during pregnancy. His response was, «does your doctor know you’re pregnant?» I said «yes», I am very obviously pregnant (8 months) «but she has prescribed me medication in the past that was unsafe, so I need to check this time that it is ok to take this medication.» He responded that if she had written the prescription that it was fine and that I wouldn’t absorb much of it anyhow and then he walked away. He did not look it up and did not ring through my purchase. I waited a further five minutes before somebody realized that I had not paid (I should have just left at this point, that’s what I get for being honest!). Finally when I got home and looked up the medication online, it is quite UNSAFE to take during pregnancy. So glad I asked the pharmacist!
One star for the poor trainee for her struggle because I am feeling rather generous today.

I am in this store a few times a week to go to the pharmacy for a friend, where the knowledgeable and warm Linda is always helpful. Her smile is amazing especially first thing in the morning on a grey day. The senior pharmacy technician is the caring and multi-​talented Maria who takes a personal interest in the care of seniors in the area who need their prescriptions delivered. She works long hours, often starting before the store opens and keeps a wealth of detailed information in her head as well as fitting in home visits to customers. Working in a pharmacy is so much more than a job to Maria and her compassion is evident. I feel that I am in very good hands here with these women.
Otherwise there is a fairly large grocery area including an increasing variety of Greek yoghurt, a post office, cosmetic department and a photo finishing section.

Who doesn’t stop in a Shoppers every single time they see one? I mean, doesn’t one always need something from here? Sure, this is a smaller location, but they’ve got all of the standard drug store ish like razors, body cleansers and maintenance goods (deodorants, make ups, vitamins, the works), magazines, Essie nail polish, seasonal items (like Easter candy in February, Halloween ish in September, Christmas goods in October) cleaning supplies, and (obviously) a pharmacy — but hell, you can even get a brick of cheese, a 2L of your favourite pop, and a frozen pizza at Shoppers. Add that, a pack of ciggies, some cherry blasters, and you’ve got a party.

If I’m around Main & Broadway and realize I need something urgently, I am very glad this Shoppers is there to serve me. Apart from that, it’s a smaller location with only the kinds of things you’d expect, but when you need t.p., you don’t really care how many kinds, or how much it costs. Know what I mean?

I am in here allllllllll the time, is my local! Has everything I need, just your typical Shoppers. Beware, as there is often a long queue can build, which always seems to fill with the most impatient people put on this planet! The staff aren’t always the most friendliest of people, but after dealing with some of the customers here, I wouldn’t blame them!
Bonus points for having a post office at the back that often stays open till 9pm, very handy!