Longs Drug reviews

3.6

46% would recommend to a friend

(164 total reviews)
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Larry J. Merlo

40% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Longs Drug has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 164 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Longs Drug employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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164 reviews
1.0
Jan 8, 2009
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Pros

I was able to work hard to become part of the team and earn hours to become a Pharmacy Technician. In truth I was paid the least and my new manager wouldn't teach me anything or allow me to do my job well and made me work the most out of all of the staff. I was stuck in the front typing up prescriptions and was threatened to be written up if I went into the back to find the right manufacturer for the medication I was typing the prescription for. I was only allowed to ask the pharmacist what manufacturer to use and he didn't want me to take the time to look up the information for me. I use to be able to do it but he was the new big bad boss that had to have his say about everything. In short the lines got long, patient's were not helped in a timely manner and I got yelled for not having my work done when he wouldn't give me the correct information.

Cons

My boss would put me down all of the time because he knew that he could and get away with it.

3.0
Jan 8, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

decent pay - overtime available - extra work available- lots of stores to pickfrom-from hawaii to california-life insurance and disability available- insurance is costly but fairly good. it is hard to find techs that can operate the complicated and outdated system. training is avialable - but is inadequate- resource system is extensive and you get free continuing education - system is available to give good service if you have trained and adequate help. we have janitor service that seems to do a minimal job-

Cons

outdated computer system-not real good communication with management-benefits are less than most-work overload-more help could be given for cleaning stores - my store is fairly clean but some stores are not- they are not real good recruiters for pharmacists in some areas we are really limited.

4.0
Aug 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

I like the people I work with in my store. There is a chance of advancement if you want to work for it. It's a great place for students as they want mostly part time people and are willing to work around school schedules.

Cons

Low employee morale regarding expectations of corporate office. Also, Longs used to be an employee friendly company to work for and now, not as much. Employees are in a constant state of a rushed feeling of not being good enough.

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