Amcal Pharmacy Nunawading

100 reviews

128 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

www.amcal.com.au

+61398777967

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Amcal Pharmacy Nunawading is a Pharmacy located at 128 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia. It has received 100 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-8PM
Tuesday9AM-8PM
Wednesday9AM-6PM
Thursday9AM-6PM
Friday9AM-8PM
Saturday9AM-8PM
Sunday9AM-8PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Amcal Pharmacy Nunawading: 128 Springvale Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

  • Amcal Pharmacy Nunawading has 4.1 stars from 100 reviews

  • Pharmacy

  • "Filled my prescription through this location"

    "I recently had the pleasure of meeting Pretisha (I assume she is the pharmacist I spoke), who I believe to be the best pharmacist I have ever encountered in Australia"

    "Please avoid this pharmacy"

    "Such an amazing staff especially the late night staff is so so so amazing"

    "Called the pharmacy after 11pm in urgent need for baby medicine"

Reviews

  • Chad Louthan

Filled my prescription through this location. They offered to kept the script which had 3 refills left. Now, I have to go back to the doctor to get a new script. As I am not a resident it will be $80 to go to the doctor again. No empathy from the employees at this location. Thank you for the phone call, but you completely misread the situation. You called my doctor without asking me prior and still you were not able to fill my prescription. I am not sure about this, but I never gave you consent to call my doctor as I was not going to fill my prescription with you again. You also called around looking to see where I filled the other prescription. I am not sure why you felt the need to find that out as well or why you spent the time. You are right, but you did not bother to look at the dosage. I could have had over a year of my prescription, but the majority of that was too large a dose in case my condition worsened while on a ship for months. So, I really should have only filled 5 months. As I said in my post earlier, you offered to hold onto my prescription for future refills during my original visit. You now do not have it. So, now I have to make another appointment to fill the prescription at $80 as I am not a resident. I will leave my post as a 1 star still as I feel like you have gone out of your way to not only try to cover yourself on google maps, as well as trying to make it look like it was my fault in the process.

  • Robin CHA

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Pretisha (I assume she is the pharmacist I spoke), who I believe to be the best pharmacist I have ever encountered in Australia. Not only was she incredibly professional, but her outstanding customer service truly made my day (or even my week). I wanted to express my appreciation for her assistance with my purchase of insulin from the pharmacy. Pretisha's attentive and receptive approach to my needs really stood out to me. She took the time to listen to my concerns and ensured that she didn't miss a single word of my explanation. Her polite and cheerful manner was a breath of fresh air and instantly put me at ease. I had been given misleading information about the price of the insulin from another pharmacy, but Pretisha quickly identified the discrepancy and provided me with a clear and easy-to-understand explanation. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have known the correct policy regarding my medication. Pretisha's positive attitude, excellent choice of words, and knowledge of customer needs truly sets her apart. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was satisfied with my experience at the pharmacy. I would be happy to return to this pharmacy for her excellent service and professional care.

  • Ryan Ling

Please avoid this pharmacy. Once you buy something, don’t ever think of returning it. Over priced My first visit was great but 2nd time I bought a medical accessory (not anything that is taken orally). The box was slightly damaged/slight crooked when I bought it but I didn’t mind it. But my uncle didn’t need it anymore and so I tried to return the next day. I hasn’t been used nor even taken out from the box. They started of accusation and questioning with the damaged box and pointing out I damaged it. “What did you do to the box?” The item hasn’t been used and they refused to accept the return and coming up with multiple excuses. Stuff were so rude. Ever since, I avoided going to this pharmacy. No wonder all the pharmacies like amcal and smaller brands are closing down because of such customer service and ridiculous return policy.

  • Harshit Doshi

Such an amazing staff especially the late night staff is so so so amazing..and so knowledgeable. Just to describe their knowledge, GP prescribed me a medicine which this pharmacist refused to give and explained me why it is not good to take this medicine. In fact they tried calling GP but obviously it was a night and GP wasn’t available. Next day i had to go to hospital and doctor said good that I didn’t buy the GP prescribed medicine otherwise I could have passed in sleep. After this incident, they even called me and did good follow up as well which is very very surprising compared the chemist warehouse where they have dummy pharmacist who so so rude. Even if i have to pay some extra bucks, i would still prefer this pharmacy over any other. They made me leave to write this review. Ever smiling staff..Awesome

  • Rishabh Aggarwal

Called the pharmacy after 11pm in urgent need for baby medicine. Was told that the pharmacy actually closed at 11pm on Sunday's (I had completely lost track of which day it was and was thinking the pharmacy was open till midnight), but the lady was willing to still assist. Given we were about 15 minutes away, she very kindly offered to stay open till 11.30. Got to the pharmacy on time and were served very professionally, despite the fact that the pharmacy was meant to be closed. We truly appreciated the staff staying back well after closing time when they could have easily not answered the phone or not offered to keep waiting. Will definitely recommend pharmacy to others for excellent service.

  • Steve C

This pharmacy is open late yes but their prices and ways of doing business are absolutely ridiculous! They wanted $12 for a very basic script that priceline charges 7 to 8 bucks on non concession but they wanted 12 bucks plus 2 bucks per pick up, 5 pick ups and that equals more than 20 dollars! More than 4x any other chemist I've ever been to by a BIG margin! Go somewhere else like the now newish 24 hour Knox city pharmacy where you'll also get treated with more respect. Watch out for fake good reviews on this place to, there's alot of single review only people magically popping up for this place, it's scam, scam, scam you all the way so be careful and read down the list further.

  • Rebekah Chan

Terrible experience. Their website prices are so misleading because they’re completely different from in store. I wanted to purchase an item that was listed as $9.99 on their website, but in store it was $16.95. I asked why the prices were so different and they just said that the prices vary from the website to the store, so then I don’t understand the purpose of their website? $7 variance is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable. Their click and collect system was also down so I couldn’t get the website price anyway, and all they could offer was 10% off the $16.95. Buyers beware! Products here are marked up a lot compared to competitors in the market so just buy them there.

  • Sam M

I just wanted to say a really big thank you to the team at Nunawading Amcal. Especially the dedicated pharmacists. My Dad recently had a heart attack and was so overwhelmed after being discharged from hospital. I’m interstate and can’t thank you guys enough for being so caring. One of the pharmacists there sits down with Dad monthly to chat about his health, Dr appointments and packs his medications for the month ahead. She also keeps track of all his medication changes and makes sure he understands what each medication does. We’re so grateful, I can’t begin to tell you what a difference this makes. Thank you guys!

  • Maddy

Best Pharmacy I've found. As said in other reviews, you can go to a chain ie chemist warehouse and find cheaper prices.. but in my opinion the amazing customer service and knowledge by staff is incomparable. (As a nurse these guys actually know their stuff AND treat you kindly and with patience). I will gladly return no matter where I move to, as ironically my experience trying a closer chemist warehouse made me feel like I was a criminal as I have to take valium for panic attacks Patricia you are a gem. Please don't leave

  • David Drake

The best pharmacy by far, they have taken care of me and my family for years. If they moved over an hour away I would still find them. They are thorough and polite and go above and beyond. I couldn't name another pharmacy like them. *edit* Just read some of the negative reviews, I can wholeheartedly disagree with all of them. I would find it very hard to believe that many people have been to them as long as I have and have never have I been upsold or been given bad advice. Please take the time to visit them and see for yourself.

  • Dinesh Rodrigo

Outstanding customer service, product range and convenience of trading hours. I have visited this pharmacy for over 10 years, and since moving further away, still make the trip to Amcal Nunawading for friendly attentive service, expert advice, and competitive prices on items I need. In todays day and age, top notch customer service and genuine client care are rare things indeed and i'm glad it still exists thanks to the Amcal Nunawading team. Highly recommended.

  • Mat Jones

The best pharmacy: not for stock or lowest price. They are very knowledgeable and have a great range of medicine. Frankly the staff here are what keeps this pharmacy cranking. They do have some “quirky” items to browse which is always great. Price is very fair, and compares with Chemist Warehouse. If you are sick of 20 year old pharmacist asking “have you ever used this before” after your fourth repeat, try it out on your next pharmacy trip.

  • Damian

This a great pharmacy - I've lived close to it (Blackburn) for nearly 15 years, and unfortunately only discovered it recently (probably because it's a little hidden away from the corners of Maroondah Hwy and Springvale Rds). Very friendly and helpful staff, and open much later than most. Going forward will be taking all of my scripts here. Thanks also for the free 2019 calendar - much better than the one from Whitehorse council!

  • Sue Gantner

Was very ill on Tuesday night after been given the wrong antibiotics... got the right ones then was sold something to prevent thrush. $69 later and two days later I have the worst case of thrush ever. Don’t let them talk you into something. They are not doctors. Have to spend more money on more medication. Very annoyed. Won’t be going back

  • Ross Brown

Nunawading Amcal are an excellent pharmacy. Very professional, convenient to my home and carry the other pharmacy essentials like toiletries, diapers, cosmetics and assistive devices. They are also open late when almost all others are closed with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly Recommended!

  • MiSsY EmeRaLd

...I frequented this chemist on almost a daily basis. & Pretisha is one of the most amaZing pharmacist's this side of Melbourne. As was her father! Fantastic Customer Service. One can always find a product cheaper @ a chain pharmacy but the knowledge & attention to detail is totally non-existent!

  • I & B Zurbo-Brown

Such beautiful staff who are always happy to help with all my families needs at all hours. The service is absolutely amazing. They make you feel apart of the family and we couldn't be happier that we have found this pharmacy and the wonderful family/team who work here. Thank you for everything!

  • Daniel Tay

Prices here are extremely marked up compared to other pharmacies such as chemist warehouse. The variance is almost uncanny for the same product. Also don’t rely on their website prices because they say that the website prices vary from in store which is a bit ridiculous and unheard of.

  • M

Got asked 3 times if I needed help within 2 minutes (not exaggerating) of entering the store because I was dressed in trackies since I'm sick and wanted to grab some medicine. Made me feel like I was a criminal. What am I going to steal? 10 dollars worth of medicine? Yea ok buddyy

  • H GH

I purchased a simple tablet from this pharmacy and I was charged almost $27. Next week I went to Chemist Warehouse and purchased the identical product for under $12. The difference is significant. That was the last time for me buying anything from them. Not acceptable.

  • H R

This chemist is what any good chemist should be. The staff are friendly and talkative, great opening hours, with a collection of bits and bobs that give the place a truly great character and enough entertainment for the short time you wait for your script.

  • Prianil Abeynaike

Amazing customer service! Pretisha the chemist on duty went over and above to locate an ointment for my baby. She’s so knowledgeable and absolutely warm and caring in her service! Will def be going here from today for all our medicine! Amazing service!

  • Vick Thanday

I have always loved going here for one reason, the staff! Every single one of them are absolutely amazing! Thank you for being amazing , Pretisha and Akash are two names I can remember, but everyone here are always ready to assist with a smile

  • ChrisPiyarat

I always shop here for my prescriptions. Others are cheaper but considerably less polite. You get what you pay for. They were open until midnight before the pandemic. Now they close at 10pm. Everyone else has already gone home. Great to

  • Selvan Kanniappan

Went there at 10.30pm to get a dressing for a wound and they were super helpful, much more knowledge that another chemist done the round and very reasonably priced considering they have extended opening hours. Highly recommend

  • Al Venn

Grateful that we have such an experienced pharmacist in our local area who listened to my issue and was able to work with me to find a solution. Excellent professionalism and exceptional customer service …

  • Janet Foster

Ridiculous prices... Paid 3 and 1/2 times more than what I would pay at Chemist Warehouse... (paid $18.08 instead of what usually costs me $5.20 per script) Pathetic :( Not sure how they can justify that!!!!

  • Ben Maclean

I have been using this pharmacy for myself and my family for 5 years. I have always found the staff to be warm and welcoming. It was awesome to see on a visit staff engaged with a person using Auslan Sign.

  • LIY LAB

Visit this pharmacy regularly because staff are welcoming, they are friendly and give good service. Also not a long wait for prescriptions. Really helps that they are open till late as well.

  • Ben Bonnici

I was very impressed with the short waiting times and super friendly staff who were very willing to help. Went in to get my meds, left in a much happier mood! Would definitely recommend!

  • Tracey Williams

I have found the staff to be extremely helpful. They will go out of their way to order something for you. Pharmacists all very informative & helpful. I drive out of my way to go there

  • Ashwin Mahagaonkar

The team at the pharmacy are lovely to deal with and full of great ideas/useful advice. They have a great family business feel to the pharmacy and always make you feel welcome.

  • C K

Doesn’t open on time, extremely unprofessional, it’s disrespectful to customers to keep them waiting outside because you were too lazy to get to work on time.

  • Gia

Great because they’re open late - but whenever I go in they are always on your case , and following you around or keeping an eye on you. Really off putting .

  • Eva Sheehan

The most friendly, understanding and approachable people. I am known when I go to purchase everything I need and help is always offered . Thank you …

  • BALBIR SINGH

I am regular customer buying medicines from this shop. I came to get certified copy of passport but lady refused to certify , Very bad customer service.

  • G K

Daym son! What costs $8.25 in chemist warehouse costs $11.95 here! If I'm not having a diarrhea I ain't gonna buy nothing from here.

  • AL C

Closes midnight very handy if your baby needs something or an emergency happens after the usual closing times for most pharmacy's..

  • Jocelyn “Joce_pix” Ridley

Great opening hours, knowledgable & helpful staff. Onsite customer car park. You can phone store for contact-free shopping.

  • Marianne wise

This is the best family pharmacy. The staff are all warm and professional. I feel safe, cared for and respected. Thankyou.

  • Johann L

Friendly & helpful. Obvious from watching interactions with others that they go out of their way to know their customers.

  • harshini reddy

Ridiculously high prices ! Paid $25 for a set of tablets whilst the Same brand sells for $10 at the Chemist Warehouse .

  • Ankit Richharia

Got thermometer for my lil one at very late hours. Great service and prices were no different from other pharmacies.

  • L Lee

Life saver for those that need to stock up on urgent medicines late in the night!! Fantastic friendly service.

  • Shyamitra Sitharather

Friendly staff, Pharmacist went out of her way to help me, great advice and saved me from going to the GP.

  • H Nguyen

Price is the most expensive I have ever seen. Price is much higher than other pharmacies. Not recommended

  • Alana George

Amazing service. Staff went above and beyond to get a perfect passport photo and we’re so friendly.

  • Lisa G

Lovey pharmacist and service assistants, which is so helpful when you feel unwell Thank you …

  • Liu Backy

Malaysia pharmacist so nice and handsome, I want to know you,and i make you my friend .Could i?

  • Styranst

Overpriced items. Very stringent return policy, even though I made the return within 20 mins.

  • Michelle Mitchell

Great Pharmacy! Thanks for opening late. We live around the corner and its been very useful.

  • zhijie han

Really helpful staff. Busy but managed to help me order things, and received very quickly.

  • Michelle Stewart

Expensive as others have said, but worth it for the convenience and last minute scripts!

  • Renee Bird

Awesome people and awesome place. Very helpful and a great atmosphere for a pharmacy

  • Mz Beatz

Grea service, Grea range of products and gift ware that is ethical and sustainable.

  • Grace Nicola

Such kind, friendly staff every time I go in. Couldn't ask for a better pharmacy

  • Boci Levu (Ratu)

Great service and late opening hours. Our go-to neighborhood chemist.

  • Terence Le Grange

Great late night hours and friendly staff and reasonable pricing

  • Daniel Verberne

Great hours and responsive and informative staff, a win for me.

  • Shane Bishop

Super helpful and friendly. Old style customer service 10/10

  • Adam S

Great advice, friendly service and open till late at night.

  • Jules Andiole (Julian)

Opened to midnight. Shopping from them on every occasion.

  • Dorothy Viskovic

Brilliant Services at all times ,lovely professionals

  • Julia Sularko

There is no compesation from the staff and phamacist.

  • Peter Heath

Handy place to know if you need a chemist late.

  • Ben Gadd

Very friendly, great service & knowledge.

  • K R Ravichandran

Good pharmacy for late night health needs

  • Anthony Joy

Awesome experience! I would recommend it.

  • David Mellor

Great pharmacy! Friendly nice service

  • Ray Dong

The staff doesn’t want to help.

  • James Heazlewood

Staff are lovely and helpful.

  • Indivarie Ubhayaratne

Good customer service.

  • Catherine Davis

Excellent service!

  • Joshua DeBoe

Helpful pharmacist

  • Ian.E

Good service

  • Ian Browne

Great staff

  • 许忠林

工作人员态度很好!赞!

  • Afi Memon FCPA
  • Rohan Kapoor
  • Rachel Venn

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