CVS Pharmacy

Man, I love this CVS. I will go out of my way to stop at this location versus the ones closer to where I currently live/​work. In fact, I’m here so often I’m fairly certain every employee knows me at this point.
Every single person I’ve ever had contact with who works at this store has been so nice (mostly referring to the actual store part and not the pharmacy… which I’ve only gone to a couple times for questions but they’ve always been pleasant and helpful as well). But seriously, do they put something in the water in the break room? Because I just don’t understand how everyone is so nice and friendly all the time.
As far as the actual store, it’s always clean and well-​stocked (occasionally they run out of my usual beer but I’m flexible with picking an alternative). Overall, the customer service here is always top notch so I’m going to continue making the trip to this location for as long as that continues to be the case.

MESSAGE TO THIS CVS LOCATION: extend your hours!!! I’m so used to CVS being open 24 hours. This location closes at 10 or 11. I hate having to go to the Jewel Osco down the street when I would much rather go to CVS.
The other thing this location lacks is a self checkout. Personally, I love self checkouts at CVS because there are certain things I buy at drug stores that are kind of embarrassing for a cashier to see. «Did you find everything you were looking for today?» «Yes, I found an enema and personal lubricant, thanks for asking!»
Other than that, CVS is great! It’s usually less expensive than Walgreens, and I actually like the rewards program! I bought Pop Tarts once for 81 cents because I had some extra bucks!

The pharmasict there was able to catch a mistake made by my doctors. This keen eye on the part of the CVS pharmacist manager may have saved my life. They are always will to answer questions, and my prescriptions are filled quickly. I especially like the drive up window!

This CVS has a mini-​clinic, which is the greatest idea anyone ever had. I’d been getting sicker and sicker over the course of several days until finally Sunday rolled around and I had a horrible cough and almost no voice. I was up all night, I was in so much pain– I went to a CVS looking for ingredients for a tea I make, and the guy on the 4am shift told me about a 24 hour pharmacy CVS around the corner. So I headed over and talked to the pharmacist who was chipper and positive like it was 5pm instead of 5am. I asked if he had any recommendations of over-​the-​counter options and he directed me to this CVS at Southport and Addison for aforementioned mini-​clinic. He drew me a map, he wrote down the hours, he gave me their phone number, and wished me luck.
I got there right at 10 (which is when they open on Sundays), was seen immediately, was diagnosed with bronchitus, and was able to pick up my prescription within minutes. They took my insurance no problem at all. It was so great to know exactly where to go to get a diagnosis I could trust for a price I could afford on a SUNDAY!!! No appointment needed!

I work a lot. Not complaining, but it does crimp ones schedule.
Therefore, when I finally get home, can’t find the aspirin, a pair of scissors or an alarm clock amongst the massive piles of mind-​blowing disorganization (I moved only a couple weeks ago!) I can be sure CVS will be open (until midnight!) and will have French facial serums besides to soothe my considerable stress.
Allura who works here is the highlight of my visits– Very sweet, funny tell-​it-​like-​is and always working late (later than me, that is). She knows where to find everything: I swear, If asked for Johnny Depp with a side of buried treasure she’d tell you it was in aisle 9, left of the digital timers, 25% off with a CVS card. Give that woman a raise!
Oh yeah, and the CVS cards are a pain. I always get about three feet of coupons– all for things I never buy, require or remotely desire such as: Disney DVDs, Pampers Diapers, Polident Denture cleaner… I mean, C’MON! Isn’t this supposed attempt to track what I really buy or want to buy? Boots No. 7 and Lierac Moisturizers, Vogue Magazine, Sonicare toothbrush refills… Johnny Depp…