Sal’s Pharmacy

I Tried Sal’s after getting repeatedly disappointed with problems (not) picking up my drugs at CVS –Solano Av. when promised. They even could not put the $ into making the front door operate smoothly, per the manager then !
I Moved My business to Sal’s…what a DELIGHT! A smart, experienced and cooperative Family Pharmacist where they put themselves on a «preferred» list of druggists with my insurance company, so they charge much less than CVS. They are polite, respectful, accurate.
I have waited almost a year to get around to making this Unilocal

So glad to have found a human-​run, and not corporate-​run pharmacy. Personal service, and Sal took the time to say something nice to me.

I called to find an alternative to a $ 500– $ 700 epipen. Sal’s was the most helpful & informative pharmacist I spoke to after calling around to many others. Not only that, they answered the phone within 2 rings. Great service, very knowledgeable and fair prices. 5 stars.

What a find. Sal’s is an old school neighborhood pharmacy in every way that is good. This is where I moved all of my family’s prescriptions after the CVS debacle. I think it’s weird that they don’t sell Coke, but that’s not a deal-​breaker. I can just go over to the 76 station while my prescription is filled except — it doesn’t take that long! Like Sal says: «Where do you think you are, CVS?» This is a GREAT little independent store that is doing it right.

It pains me to write this review.
Sal’s is what I want in a neighborhood store and he claims it in his ads and website. It’s about service and trust, especially with a pharmacy. And sometimes the rare air at Pharmaca is just too much for me to take. I should want to shop there.
So what went wrong?
I always see his store (and remember him from days gone by) when going to the post office and periodically shop there. When I cleaned out the medicine cabinet I called them to be sure that they still took expired medications as he had a bin that did the last time I visited. Sal answered and said yes we still do but only for customers due to the expense.
That seemed fair. So I went it in, purchased cold medication and asked the young man at the counter where the disposal bin had gone as it was no longer in the front of the store. He said that they were no longer accepting expired medication because the bin was ‘full’. I told him that I had just spoken to Sal and he had told me that they were accepting returns for customers only and asked where was the bin. He said it was in the back where it was and I went in and disposed of the medications.
The bin was clearly not full.
You can draw your own occlusions from this story but I have drawn mine. If you want to offer a service to customers (which is valuable) then offer it. If not withdraw it completely, don’t play the line. It is about trust and for a neighborhood pharmacy that is where it begins and ends.
I do hope the young man did not get into trouble for helping me, he should not be placed into that position. I am giving two stars because the purchase was otherwise fine.

This place is great,!and affordable. Sal gives you that personal pharmacist touch anything you need he can order for you if not in stock. A pharmacist that actually cares about his customers!
Ericson D.

Why would anyone go to a CVS or Walgreens ever again? For starters, Sal’s is an unbelievably well-​stocked store with reasonable prices and in da hood! We need to patronize local businesses as such, rather than the corporate stores popping up all around us— especially at the top of Solano! Each time I have had to fill a Rx at Sal’s the service has been outstanding: personal, speedy, and reasonably priced. This is how we can begin to make a difference in our community: support local businesses like this, just as you would for your food choices. For my last Rx I waited less than 10 minutes! When is the last time you could do that at CVS? Not that it should all be about ‘speed’, but it is nice to be waited on swiftly, have a place to sit, and actually chat with your pharmacist and staff. Just like in the ‘old’ days.
Let’s keep Sal’s in the neighborhood!!!

This place is a gem! Fast service. They carry really great selection of quality products. I rarely have to wait for my prescription, no nonsense.

Friendly, local, efficient. A world away from CVS/​Wallgreens. Note this is a pharmacy only, and does not carry groceries or other stuff like that.

Sal definively deserves all stars. What a lovely place, what a great pharmacist. When I come in for refills he had done them already without being asked for. Who does that?! Besides, he is a very kind man and always in a moode to make a joke. Best pharmacy ever. I desperately hope that Walgreens won’t open a store across the street.

Love this place! I am not one of those people that says «everything was better back in the day,» but Sal’s reminds you of when a family could actually own a business and people wanted to know you and help you. It reminds you how much the corporatization of America is a terrible thing. It’s a refuge away from that. Sal get you your medication in a caring and timely way. His wife and workers are great as well as their sweet Boston terrier who let my two year old hug him.

This airy, spacious mom-​and-​pop establishment offers significantly lower prices than CVS or Walgreens, provides prompt filling of prescriptions, displays all shelved items in an organized, sensible manner and even has a cute little dog named Homer to greet you. What could be better? I wouldn’t go anywhere else :-)

I can’t say how much I enjoy walking into Sal’s pharmacy and saying «Hey Sal, how are you?» I mean, how long has it been since you’ve actually known your pharmacist?
The service here is always above and beyond. If he doesn’t have what you need on hand in the morning, he’ll have it ready for you in the afternoon.
His prices are at least as low as the big chain stores. And particularly with generic medications must lower. He usually can sell me a 90 day supply of medicine from my prescription at a low cash price.
This is the kind of local, family business that really makes you happy to visit!

Better prices, friendlier service than the large corporate chain alternatives.
I would highly recommend stopping in this family owned pharmacy to see for yourself.
See you next time Sal.

What a wonderful, family-​owned pharmacy! Every time I come in to Sal’s I am greeted with kindness. All of the staff are incredibly helpful and the pharmacist will go out of his way to help you. I originally came in because my pharmacy didn’t have a medication that I needed the next day. Sal’s didn’t have any in stock either but called a fellow pharmacy and had it brought right over. They went above a beyond so that I could conveniently get my prescription right away.
They also have great variety and prices on every-​day products. I would highly recommend Sa’s Pharmacy!