Shoppers Drug Mart Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 144 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with customer service, often finding it unhelpful and difficult to get a direct answer or assistance. Customers frequently encountered rude or disorganized staff, particularly within the pharmacy department, leading to frustration and delays with prescriptions. Additionally, many felt that prices were excessively high, perceiving them as a rip-off compared to other options. However, some customers also noted positive interactions with certain staff members, praising their helpfulness, friendliness, and professional demeanor. These individuals were appreciated for providing good advice and making visits more pleasant.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have used a PC Mastercard my entire adulthood, but I’m honestly so disappointed in the way Shoppers conducts business. The prices are horrendous and any incentives like PC Points or Optimum are st... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shoppers Drug mart Roblin and Dale Winnipeg Mb. June 12,2026.08:24 am. Went to pick up prescription which was dropped off the previous evening. Wasn't ready at 08:00 as promised and pharmacist on powe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ended up with severe shoulder issues following covid vaccination 4 weeks ago. Now on pain meds,going to physio twice a week. Believe this is called Sirva, shoulder injury related vaccine administr... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible experience with a check out clerk at Shoppers on 431 Richmond in London Ontario. I have been getting my drug subscriptions filled there for over 4 yrs and never ever had a problem... See more


Company details

  1. Pharmacy
  2. Drug Store
  3. Online Pharmacy

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Shoppers Drug Mart is the leader in Canada’s retail drug store marketplace and is the number one provider of pharmacy products & services. Visit us today!


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just had the owner/pharmacist of the…

I just had the owner/pharmacist of the shoppers on Bayfield in Barrie have the pharmacy tech tell me my $200 prescription didn’t go through my plan. Once paid I left and I phoned my plans and I am then told nothing has been put through the plan today. NAHID BARDAY one stand up pharmacist. My next call is to the College of Pharmacists.

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Shoppers in Ottawa

My wife Sandra that works at linenchest at st.laurent shopping centre in Ottawa,Ontario always enjoys the great service from Y. Jane at the boutique. She always has great beauty tips and suggestions..I have spent hundreds of dollars in this boutique and will continue to go there when i need beauty advice and I always love the great samples that she gives me.

September 25, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible Staff " KOUSHIKA"

I had a horrible experience for the first time in Shoppers Drugmart in New Sudbury Mall today at Pharmacy. I came by around 2:35 pm to collect my prescription. I was told the other day to come back on Tuesday to collect the remaining meds, so I came by today 23rd Sept 2025. I was assisted by a lady named "KOUSHIKA". I ask politely and she asks me for my details: Full name, mobile number, my complete address, and what my medicine is. Sounds weird, but it's fine. I gave all the details she needed. I told her I was informed to come back today, and I already paid for my meds. She told me "Okay 20 mins". So I ask her What do you mean, 20 minutes. She answers me back in a rude way " You already got your first set of meds 2 days ago so what's the problem? I cannot believe this kind of customer service she provides to answer me back in a very rude way. Then she told me that it is not ready with high intonation, and that is when I got pissed and started to confront her. She didn't even stop there. One lady tried to stop her because she was talking back and proudly showing how rude she is. I want to call the attention of the STORE MANAGER to look into this kind of Staff behavior. It will ruin the reputation of the company. When the customer asks politely, it is not hard to explain the reason so the customer will understand. It's very clear that the lady "KOUSHIKA" doesn't know how to do her job and doesn't treat the customer properly. Therefore, she is not supposed to be there. I have been in the Customer Sales Management industry for many years, and I cannot tolerate this kind of behavior. Every customer has the right to ask, and it's her job to give a clear answer without being rude.

September 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish 0 stars was an option!!

I wish 0 stars was an option!!! The pharmacy team is very rude and does not do as asked. I have waited 4 days for a fax to my DR for a prescription refill, and they have not even faxed it over yet. Constant delays, and rudeness from them when you ask for them to do anything (like call the DR, ask questions, etc). When the year is over, I will be moving all my pharmacy needs to any other pharmacy.

September 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting for Farmacist

Stood in line today along with about 8 other people waiting for the store to open at 9.00am. At five after nine we were told that they could not open the store until the pharmacist arrives for work. Waited until 9.10am and then we were told the store would not open until 9:30. Had conversation with other people and learned that the pharmacist has done this on many occasions in the past. This is unacceptable. Considering not shopping at this store anymore and I live locally. Frustrating.

September 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service. Placed an online order. One item (Armani Beauty highlighter) arrived defective. Called customer service for a replacement. Sent photos. Received an email saying to return it by mail but they didn’t attach the postage label. Emailed them every day for a week to get the label but no response. Tried call customer service again this weekend but the answer message says they’re closed despite calling during the hours posted on their website. Will never buy beauty products from here again. Sephora’s customer service is superior - always so easy to deal with.

September 8, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Last resort to shop here now

Living in the GTA, Shoppers Drug Mart is everywhere — it’s supposed to be the convenient, go-to spot for essentials. But convenience means nothing when the service is consistently disappointing. In-store isn’t great, but ordering online? Somehow worse. The website feels like it was designed a decade ago with zero input from anyone who’s actually used the internet. Glitchy, slow, and completely user-unfriendly.

And then there’s their delivery service — Metro Supply Chain — which is, without exaggeration, the worst courier experience I’ve ever had. Packages get lost, delivery attempts are phantoms (no doorbell, no knock, nothing), and the tracking system is a joke. One minute the package is 10 minutes away, three hours later it’s 22 minutes away, and the map looks like the driver’s on a scenic hot air balloon tour of Southern Ontario.

Worse still, they don’t respond to feedback. No acknowledgment, no apologies, no accountability. Prices are higher than competitors, and when you try to reach out via chat or email, you spend time writing detailed, helpful feedback — only for the system to crash and erase everything. It’s like they’re intentionally making it hard to be heard.

This company has clearly outgrown any interest in caring about its customers. I like collecting PC Optimum points, but honestly? I’d rather shop somewhere that respects its customers’ time, money, and intelligence.

September 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Game Changer

Just used pan Oxl face acne wash and it made my face feel so clean; I’m really happy with this face wash my face feels like it is still being cleaned after it has been rinsed off. I can’t wait to see the result that come with the long term use in using this product.

September 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst Customer Care of "Shoppers Drug Mart"

I called customer care of "Shoppers Drug Mart" to inquire about a refund. The customer care executive doesn't have patience to even listen to your queries. Even before I complete my query, the executive has disconnected my call.
It is quite surprising that the company like "Shoppers Drug Mart" has such pathetic customer care service.

September 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Tax Promo a bait and switch scam

I was sent an Optimum promo for No Tax on most items, in store only on September 1st from 12 am to 11:59 pm. I shopped and at the till, the Supervisor said "It says at participating stores" which I believe meant not at Loblaws or the other stores the app promotes. I feel absolutely cheated. I want SDM to make it up to me.

September 1, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lazy pharmacist

So I just been to shoppers drug Mart location 8962 152 st surrey bc.
The pharmacist was asking for to wait for one and half hour, which is way too long. Seems like doesn’t feel like to work there. Prescription is a simple but his excuse that he is alone.
it was busy at all. I’ve been in hospital for approximately 12 hours and get my prescription from here but he’s giving me more waiting their time than usual which was very disappointing.

August 29, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Prices at Shoppers (compared to other…

Prices at Shoppers (compared to other Canadian pharmacies) charges $6 - $10 more on their products. Why? Its the exact same products as the other pharmacies.
This group (loblaws etc) are given free reign to rip us off. It has to stop!!!!!!

August 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely backwards company!

Don’t ever bring anything from another store that can be cross branded to their stores these jerks will lie cheat and say you stole it even when you didn’t so now I walk in with generic brand stuff from other stores they try and say I stole it yeah ok stupid it’s great value brand like can’t you read? Or do you just not care! Oh yeah I forgot you don’t care. And by the way I’ve watched so many people steal from your stores and half the time you don’t even do anything. So you’d rather go after people who don’t steal and just let the real thieves get away with it? Figures…..

August 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from buying prepared visa cards at shoppers drug mart

When I went into the store on king st west in oshawa I was a regular customer and was in this store almost every night due to my occupation I was in there at nights and they were open 24 hours. I was using my optimal card regurly as I thought the prices were a little high and it helped . When I was surprised to hear that I won a million points on the card . It worked out to a 1000 dallers worth of merchandise. I was in that store everynight for about a year buying groceries and whatever I needed . I remained a loyal customer for many months until I bought a 500 prepayed visa card because at the time i was buying bitcoin and had my bank card cancelled several times .After I bought the card I went to pay my phone bill and my crypto but the card had no money except for 1.69 left and I was only gone from the store strait home and it took about 20 min
Both visa and shoppers gave me several unacceptable excuses and shoppers directed me to some service out of the country who pretended it was the first time I called when I had called everyday for 2 weeks until they wore me out . I can prove all this as I kept the bill and I used my bank card to buy the visa but after time the bill has lost the ink and unreadable and neither company was willing to help or investigate

August 26, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Self checkout

Well, I never like to use the self check out starting by the fact that I have seen that you can get into trouble by using it, as they can say that you stole, and also for the fact that they have high prices and are looking for short cuts by firing people and forcing clients to work by doing the self check out, so I always do the line.

At this store at 7060 Warden Ave, the cashier refuse to let me pay, so I left the products and call the store to let them know that is not ok to force their clients to use self check out and they should hire people to do the job, however, the manager was so rude, she said the system gets slow and that's why you have to use self check out. I told her, that before they used to have 2 people and worked well, and that I spend from 200 to 300 per month at shoppers, between OTC and beauty products and she just start making fun of me like saying that is not an important ammount.

Usually a good manager looks to hear the customers and try to improve but with managers like that, I'm not surprise the store has bad service.

July 31, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable and hostile behavior of pharmacy staff

To: Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart – Courtenay, BC

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Unprofessional Conduct and Poor Service

Dear Pharmacy Manager,

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the service I received at your Courtenay, BC location during a recent visit to pick up a prescription.

After waiting in line, a staff member located my prescription but informed me I would need to wait for the other till, as one was out of order. The only working till was occupied by several staff members and an elderly gentleman who was communicating by writing due to a speech impairment. While I fully understand and respect the need for careful consultation in such cases, the till was not being used for transactions during this time.

I politely suggested that the consultation be moved to the non-functional till area so that the working till could be used to assist other waiting customers. In response, I was met with an unprofessional and hostile reaction from a staff member who accused me of lacking compassion, being impatient, and thinking I was “so important.” This response was not only inappropriate but also deeply disrespectful, especially given the reasonable nature of my request.

This experience was unacceptable. No customer should be subjected to such treatment when raising a valid concern. As a result, I will no longer be using your pharmacy services and will be advising others to avoid this location as well.

I hope you take this matter seriously and address the conduct of your staff to ensure other customers are not treated in the same manner.

July 28, 2025
Unprompted review

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