Pharmacies near Circle Pines, MN

“The night before Thanksgiving, my husband showed up to fill prescriptions for my son that had just been called in by the doctor. The pharmacy staff not only filled the meds but also helped work out some issues with the RX shortly before closing. We appreciate all their efforts especially during these crazy pandemic times.”

“The Medicine Chest Pharmacy is everything you would want in your pharmacy. You feel that they know you and your prescriptions. The fact that you can call, and someone answers the phone who is knowledgeable is very rare and valuable these days. You will not find this kind of service from a chain. Plus, the bonus of an adorable shop with so much FUN merchandise! We are lucky to have such a gem in White Bear Lake.”

“All pay-at-the-pump with the Sam's Club app. Good price usually, and we haven't had any issues with quality. Sometimes the lines can get long, as not all the customers move very efficiently.”

“We stopped by Hy Vee today and decided to have lunch in their market place before we went grocery shopping. We decided to have hibachi today. I ordered the pork with rice noodles, veggies and terriyaki sauce. It was pretty good. They do have other places to choose from like pizza, chicken, burgers and another asian place. If you are in the area you may want to try this.”

“I just want to start off by saying I'm giving the five stars because of the employee Daniel working in the back of the pharmacy he's doing a job very good job nice guy super respectful but the pharmacist herself telling me that my it might be a problem my insurance might get cut off because I'm paying out-of-pocket for my meds not trying to fill my medications I'm never using your guys's pharmacy again she made it seem like it was a hassle to fill my meds”

“Sam's was great, but, as always, too much to look at, which distracts from any list! ? The handicapped parking on the side by the carts is easier to get to than any of the handicapped spaces in the main lot. It was getting packed when we were checking out, so the lines were pretty long; but, don't know if more cashiers would help, because self-check out lines were also kind of long.”

“Overall, a positive visit - 4 stars. This was my first experience at the M Health Fairview facility in Blaine. My destination was the imaging area for an MRI. GOOD: 1. The tech who conducted the MRI was great. She was friendly, she explained everything well, she was patient, and she helped make the experience as pleasant as possible. 2. The MRI machine itself is really cool. It created a high resolution 3D image using magnetism. I only had to stay inside the tube for about 20 minutes. I got to pick a station and listen to the radio. Not bad at all. 3. I had the last appointment of the evening. As a result, there was hardly any traffic and I got to park right at the front door. Sweet. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: 1. I was called on the phone and asked if I could arrive early because there was a cancellation. But after I checked in and I was ushered into the inner secondary waiting room, the 2nd employee asked why I arrived so early. I explained that I was called and asked to come in early because of a cancellation. Then the 2nd staff told me, "She's not supposed to do that." What? No communication? So now I have to sit around until my original appointment time? Silly. 2. When I first checked in, I was told that my MRI was "disallowed" by my insurance. I showed her my valid card. And I asked, how does this happen when it was scheduled for nearly a week? Don't you check this stuff? Do you want me to go home? She said she was going to check in more detail. Then the second staff called me inside. I guess that meant I was suddenly "allowed". Weird. 3. I was questioned & advised FIVE (5) TIMES about not wearing anything with metal and about metal jewelry and about metal implants. (Why mention clothing when they make you change into a gown?) Look - I get it already! It's a giant magnet. But five times? 1) The scheduler went through it with me. 2) The person at check-in went through it. 3) Once inside, I completed and signed a detailed 2-sided form. 4) The second employee went through the metal thing. 5) Finally, the MRI tech operator went through the metal thing. SOOO disorganized and inefficient! How about just mentioning it twice, once before the appointment and then have ONE staff go through the form verbally line-by-line? Unfortunately, this type of circular BS is common and I've actually come to expect it. 4. I watched the front desk employee take her mask off as soon as I walked away and sat in the far corner of the lobby. (We were the ONLY 2 humans in the lobby.) Yet I still had to wear mine. I watched the 2nd employee take her mask off in her office. Yet I still had to wear mine. These 2 employees know it's stupid and so do I. 5. Last but not least...the masks...still? Everyone else stopped this a LONG time ago. As tons of data has come out and censorship has subsided, most of us know about their complete ineffectiveness. Yet Fairview persists. (You can't convince me that my 50 cent mask with half inch gaps does anything.) Aren't these folks supposed to follow biological science, peer reviewed studies, and statistical data? Can't we all agree that, at some point, this just becomes an abusive irritant to patients? Overall, mostly a pleasant experience, despite the glitches. -Maxx”

“Kudos to my family health MD-Dr. Darling & her assistant today, Sasha! Thank you for not rushing my visit and listening to my concerns. Also, the check-in desk staff that I dealt with was very pleasant and professional. I like that she says that the MD is running a little late, but I will be seen. It wasn't that long of a wait and it's worth it to see a provider that I respect.”

“I like the folks at the pharmacy. Some of the friendliest people around. No issues with any of the services and they deliver to me for free! Has that small town pharmacy feel and they care.”

“Excellent stop for gas. Requires a Sam’s subscription but it’s worth it if you can get one for low. Always a bit of a line but worth the wait in these times especially.”

“A young gentlemen took the time to ask questions and dig into a situation with my insurance, ultimately his recommendation helped me save around $100 on my prescriptions! I am really impressed by his service, he could have easily charged me full price and move on to next customer. Five stars!!”

“This pharmacy is the absolute best in Blaine. Every person that has helped me has been super friendly and helpful. I’m never left waiting in store or on the phone. They really are a pleasure to work with. Thank you!”

“It's a nice small store, usually we can get everything we need. But during covid it was hit and miss. But as of late we have noticed that whole grain foods are either sold out or never in stock. Such as Whole Grain Tostitos taco chips, brownberry bread, or whole grain long spaghetti noodles. Now on another subject we have also noticed that prices are higher on some goods at this store vs. another Cub store located in Fridley. Such as Land O Lakes Lunch meats are $5.39 in Fridley but your store has it for $7.00+. We like the smaller store so we like to shop here but your prices are a bit on the higher side. I know things are getting higher but it sure would be nice not to get robbed for honest customers who shop and not steal food. I just returned bread to the store that was not properly cooked and got an exchange for another bread. I paid the difference of the price.”

“Excellent staff!! I am a long time home care nurse. I call pharmacies all day everyday to be sure my clients have their medications for a living. This location is my personal pharmacy and choose them as my # 1 for customer service and efficiency!! accur”

“Bought some new tires from this location and had a gentleman by the name of Pao help me. Very professional and was able to get them on in a timely manner. Definitely recommend and going back for my other vehicles.”

“I just had an interaction with "Cory" an african american, and the best, most efficient teller I've ever encountered. I came back to complement him, but he was so kind to the person he was helping at the time (most of us are old), did his job perfectly and then gave me his name. If that guy is there, at that store, I'll go back.”

“Who doesn't love Costco! They have great items whether you're shopping for food, toiletries, vitamins, furniture, clothing, books, holiday items....and much much more. And don't forget about gas! The employees are nice and you can tell that they love their job, it shows!!!”

“They are polite n can solve issues with quick results. They must have a hell of a good employee training program. Quickly served with drive up. Only draw back is their hours. No extended hours. But a great pharmacy”

“My partner and I just stopped by to get our flu shots. It was so fast and easy! The doctor was kind and administered probably the most painless shot I’ve ever had. I also needed assistance from a staff member, and they were kind and helpful. Definitely a top notch team here!”

“CVS in White Bear Lake is a clean, well laid out pharmacy. It has all the essentials found in a normal CVS (medicine, health goods, snacks, beverages, local high school fanwear, toys, etc.). It's also conveniently located right off of highway 61.”

“A few Wednesday ago, I was in Blaine for a pickle pickup. It went well. Afterwards, I had two quick errands to complete before heading back to my hotel room for a work meeting: - Grab lunch - Get some drinks and snacks I visited this Walgreens first, followed by Arby's for lunch. Perfect! There was lots of parking in this plaza. I backed into a spot and headed over to this store. I was immediately greeted by Easter items. I was pleased that cute Squishmallows were a part of this welcome squad. I briefly looked at the nail care section. It was great. There was nail polish remover in a number of forms, polish, gel stickers, fake nails, and more. There were more Squishmallows in the seasonal Easter aisle. It was also Valentine's Day, so I saw candy for both occasions. I did not buy any Valentine's Day merchandise. I decided to wait a day, to take advantage of clearance sales that likely would happen. I needed pop. I got a couple of two-litre bottles. I was thrilled to see Diet A&W root beer. It's not as common as Diet Dr Pepper. I took a bottle each of these flavours. I also got popcorn. I headed to the checkout. There was one person ahead of me. I didn't have to wait long. I got a woman who was competent. She ended up putting a bottle in a plastic bag. It was different. I would have double-bagged both bottles. To each, her own. I paid with a credit card. At Walgreens, the payment kiosk prompts whether you want to pay in USD or CAD with a Canadian credit card. I always go with USD and have my credit card do the exchange. I got a coupon for $7 off my next purchase of at least $15. I thanked the woman and headed to my car. This store had everything that I needed. I wish that I had more time to browse. The next time I'm back in Blaine, I hope that I can take my time shopping here. (87)”

“I don't understand the negative reviews - perhaps these folks caught an employee on an off day, but that certainly isn't enough to chalk up the entire store as a failure. Are you all perfect and have never had a bad day? Yikes. Guys, I really like this location and everyone is super nice. I am greeted every time I walk in, the store is always clean and well stocked (I always find what I need) and the ladies at the pharmacy are wonderful. Sure, the pharmacists are busy and sometimes seem a bit overwhelmed but have never once been rude to me. Because, imagine that, I am a normal human being who understands that sometimes we're just doing the best we can. This is my pharmacy. Has been for like 4 years and will continue to be.”

“Wonderful pharmacy. When you don't have time to get your immunizations or flu shot at your clinic, or the money for a doctor's appointment, call this pharmacy. Wonderful staff, and so willing to help you.”

“Nice staff, easy-to-find merchandise layout, great check-out service, employees are always willing to help even going out of their way to find ppl and ask if they need help while shopping.”

“Cub grocery stores around the Twin Cities are exceptionally generous. They allow food trucks and small businesses to park in their lots to do business. Of course, they are parked furthest away from the actual store, but the support is nice to see. When you see a review from me for a Cub store, chances are that I am here to support a local business. It was the case a few Saturdays ago. I was back to pick up two bottles of Fire and Ice Pickles. Michelle is the woman behind this fine business. It was my second time ordering from her.The waiting list is a good month to get your pickles. I lucked out with my timing. She had a few pickup locations. I had arrived in town on a Friday. She had a pickup date on Saturday. It was at this Cub store in Blaine. The window was between 3 and 4 pm.I had no problem finding this Cub store. I was coming from Coon Rapids, so my drive was ten minutes. This Cub store is in a rather vast plaza. The store is wide. It also has a pharmacy. There was plenty of parking just after 3 pm. It was moderately busy.It was easy finding her vehicle with her company's logo on flags. She is a nice woman. She remembered that I stayed in Bloomington the first time that I bought a bottle of her amazing pickles. I was in Eagan this time.I paid with cash. She bottled and packaged my jars of pickles nicely. She worked until 4 am to get all orders ready for this day. I was up till 4 am as well, coming down from the Minnesota Wild winning game 3 of the first round of playoffs.She said that if I needed more pickles, to let her know. She would expedite my order because I "came so far," which was super sweet of her. When I ordered my first bottle of pickles, I consumed them within a day. They are that yummy. They are tangy, sweet, garlicky, with heat. So good!I was a bit better pacing myself with my two bottles of pickles. I ate them before my trip was over. Delicious! They make regular pickles seem so boring.I appreciate that she has Cub pickup locations around the Twin Cities. It allows me to discover new places that I've never been to. I can also figure out where Cub stores are that I could potentially shop at someday!(130)”

“I work in this building as a healthcare provider, and if there is a problem with a pharmacy order, the pharmacist will call me right away so that the patient does not have to wait very long. Much better experience than a Walgreens or similar. Prescriptions are generally filled very quickly for both myself and my patients.”

“I have been using this pharmacy for several years now. I keep it as my main place because I appreciate how quick and kind they are. I have always felt cared for by their pharmacist. He takes the time to make sure all my questions are answered. On more than one occasion he has gone out of his way to help myself or my husband, even discussing and looking for over the counter meds. I recently needed a medication quickly because my daughter was really sick and it took urgent care too long to send in the prescription. I explained the situation. The pharmacist mentioned that they were really busy but would do his best to get it done as quickly as possible. I received a message within 20 minutes that her medication was ready. I highly recommend this place.”

“There is a wonderful pharmacist there named Erika, who is an absolute gem! She does anything and everything to make sure you are taken care of in the kindest, most courteous fashion! I absolutely adore her, and she is the reason I will keep coming back to CVS forever for all my prescription needs! Thank you, Erika, for being such a great asset to this company! PS. I think you deserve a HUGE raise!!!?”

“This place is great, they don’t discriminate, are very knowledgeable, practice harm reduction techniques and services, very easy to get to once dropped off or you park your vehicle.”