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Abington Pharmacy
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1460 Old York RdAbington, PA 19001
(215) 884-2767
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
7 reviews for Abington Pharmacy
7 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer S.
Cheltenham, PA
7/20/2010
A great place to get your scrips! Such an improvement over going to a chain pharmacy - personal service, VERY fast, and well-stocked. Plus you can get your Hallmark cards, a great selection of kid and adult gift items (free gift wrap!), and a fantastic candy counter where you can make the kiddo happy as a clam with 30 cents worth of gummy bears. All the regular pharmacy items you need, plus specialty items you'll be tempted to splurge on.
Edited to add: AND they're open til MIDNIGHT!! -
Review from Shawn K.
Philadelphia, PA
4/2/2012
I came to this pharmacy because a doctor of mine has an office located right down the street at Abington Hospital, and I try to avoid chain pharmacies (and support small businesses) when possible, as I've noted in several other reviews. Unfortunately, this proved to be one of the most horrific experiences I've encountered in any retail establishment in recent memory. The pharmacist with whom I dealt treated me from the outset with a nasty, unpleasant attitude, and things went downhill from there. He looked at my prescription (which was for a controlled substance) with outright suspicion, and I knew right then and there I was going to have a problem with this guy. Since I'd never been to this pharmacy before, of course he had to double-check the script with my doctor's office to make sure it was legitimate. Fine. Since I was in the process of switching insurance companies and my old policy had been cancelled before my new one took effect, I was technically without coverage and when asked told him because of the situation I had to pay out of pocket. Fine. I was told to wait.
After at least twenty minutes spent browsing in another part of the (empty) pharmacy, I was called back to speak to the pissy pharmacist. Apparently, he'd checked with the insurance company whose policy I'd just canceled, but because they hadn't yet updated their records, I still showed in their system as "active", so he accused me of lying about not having insurance, and refused to fill the prescription. All of this was accompanied by a surly and completely disrespectful attitude; he refused to listen as I again attempted to explain the situation. Why he went to such lengths to find out the insurance company with which I had the old policy--how he got this information is a mystery, as I hadn't told him--and check with them is totally beyond me, but as said, this guy clearly didn't like me from the get-go and made no secret he was convinced I just had to be lying or was being dishonest about *something*. I'm a clean-cut guy and like to think I maintain a pleasant appearance and friendly attitude toward others. However, I was utterly taken aback by the whole situation, and told him to just return the script (I really, REALLY also wanted to tell him what he could do with it, but suppressed the urge-I just wanted to get the hell out of there) and that I'd fill it elsewhere. As I walked out I vowed NEVER to return.
I proceeded to drive to the shopping center across the street to Rite Aid where, surprisingly, the pharmacist on duty was pleasant, understood my issue about being in-between policies (I made sure that was the first thing I told her), and since I was already in Rite Aid's system, she was able to see the problem. Great! The store wasn't too busy and my medication was ready in less than 10 minutes. As I went to reach for my wallet, I realized with a sinking feeling that it wasn't in my pocket. After panicking for a moment, I realized it had to be at Abington Pharmacy, which of course meant I'd have to return, despite my recently made vow not to do so. This was my wallet, though, so obviously it was a vow that necessitated breaking. Just to be certain I had, in fact, left it there, I called and a woman-not the evil pharmacist, thank g-d-answered. I asked if anyone had seen my wallet, and if so, would they mind setting it aside while I went back to retrieve it? She refused to even check, letting me know in so many words if I wanted to see if it was there, I'd have to come back and "look for myself."
WTF?!? I couldn't believe what was going on and honestly began to wonder if I was being punk'd. Anyway, I returned to the pharmacy from hell out of necessity, and my wallet was sitting on the pharmacy's counter, untouched. Evil Pharmacist must have been on a break, thankfully, because as I went to retrieve the wallet (no one even asked me what I was doing or why) I didn't see him. Armed with my wallet, I left as quickly as possible, drove back to Rite Aid, paid for the prescription, and went home. It took at least two hours to calm myself down from the entire experience. Part of me wanted to call and speak to a manager or owner regarding the treatment I received, but figured if he or she hired and kept on staff such incredibly miserable people, they wouldn't give two cents about any complaint of mine. So I did nothing. Thankfully Yelp enables me to share my horror story, warn other innocent souls about the place, and let potential patrons know to avoid coming here at all costs. -
Review from John J L.
Quakertown, PA
3/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
The worst pharmacy I have ever been to. So many mistakes. The pharmacist r the worst. Don't ever go here . Your life may depend on it. I have gotten two wrong prescription refill. That's bad!!! Try rite aid across the street. Be warned!!!
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Review from Tom C.
Lambertville, NJ
11/17/2008
My mom used to swear by this place for having a great card selection. Low and behold I was in need of a funny birthday card and was not disappointed on bit.
The kicker is that this place has everything! Delicious candy counter with truffles, fudges, chocolate covered every-things! Byers Christmas dolls, and an entire aisle of Yankee Candles. Forget the basic grooming things you can find at Walgreen's or CVS, this place has the full line of Jack Black and Burts Bees to name a few. There was a nice cigar selection, magazines, books, hand made trinkets...just the place to go if you need a quick gift. Oh, and there is a pharmacy too ;) -
Review from Alison F.
Jenkintown, PA
12/23/2010
I love the Abington Pharmacy because it's open really late if you need to fill a prescription after 9 pm. Also they have candy behind the counter (the gummy kind I like) by the pound. It's also a good place to buy little gifts like Thymes fragrances, lotion and soaps. Their prices on these items are much better than the boutiques where they're usually sold.
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Review from Abigail A.
Churchville, PA
2/22/2012
The store itself is great but the manager JEFF is the biggest a-hole I've ever encountered!! I had called once to get a refund on a prescription that was only partially filled and the woman said she couldn't help me and that I would have to call back another time so I did. JEFF proceeded to tell me that I needed to speak with Joe since he was the one who authorized this but JEFF did NOT tell me what time Joe was in so I had to call back and then JEFF told me when Joe was going to be in. 2 weeks had passed because I was away and then I was sick and I couldn't remember Joe's name and the woman who answered put me in contact with JEFF again and he freakin' snapped and barked at me and proceeded to tell me that I've called a half dozen times and he has given me Joe's name and schedule all those time...he is a LYING, RUDE, INCONSIDERATE JERK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....and those are his good points!! I have never been treated with such disrespect in my entire life, especially by someone who has a profession that is supposed care for his customers!
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Review from Abington M.
Abington, PA
8/27/2011
ordinary over the counter items are overpriced but they have a wonderful selection of gifts for children and adults and will gift wrap for you for free.
