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Pros
Affordable pricing: A subset of reviews notes that the stores offer competitive prices and good value for general retail and beauty products.
Product variety: Customers frequently highlight the wide range of available items, including vitamins, skincare, and designer fragrances.
Helpful staff members: Several reviews praise specific employees and pharmacists for providing polite, attentive, and efficient service.
Cons
In-store wait times: Some users report experiencing long delays when waiting for prescriptions to be dispensed.
Customer service challenges: A subset of reviews indicates that certain staff members and pharmacists can be unhelpful or difficult to deal with.
Online and click-and-collect issues: Some reviewers note difficulties with online order fulfilment, stock discrepancies, and delivery delays.
Return and exchange policies: A subset of feedback points to frustrating experiences regarding store policies on refunds and exchanges.
Verdict

Overall sentiment towards Chemist Warehouse is mixed, heavily split between appreciation for low prices and product variety, and frustration with operational inconsistencies. While many customers report positive experiences with specific helpful staff and good everyday value, a notable portion of feedback highlights challenges with customer service, long wait times for prescriptions, and difficulties with online ordering and return policies. Consumers looking for affordable products may find the stores useful, but should be prepared for potential customer service and fulfilment inconsistencies.

1 Kim R.  · I've been into many of their store, I've worked out when they hire people you have to be rude and unhelpful to customers as every shop is the same
1 Ted M.  · $14.99 for "fast Delivery" from Chemist Warehouse... it took almost 24 hours. Somewhat of a joke... Is Rendr to blame, Chemist Warehouse or both?
5 Tas G.  · Another equity fund monopoly that corner every day Australians into no choice.
1 Jackie  · Honestly shocked by how rude the staff member was to me today
1 Greg S.  · It STAGGERS me i order online and instead of leaving my order at my front door they take to PO !!! Thats defeating why i order online no more CW
5 Teresa C.  · Expectional service with the free fast delivery, ordered 2am received 11am same morning. The website is also great
Yvette M.
Yvette M.SA
  Physical Store

The staff ,as usual at Colonnades, Chemist Warehouse yesterday were busy refilling stock ,ignoring everything but the task at hand and l literally stood within 1 meter of two staff members searching for a particular cold and flu product . I stood searching for 4 mins and at no stage did either of these women acknowledge me and certainly didn't… Read more

offer help. I found the product then asked them how long id need to stand there before they deemed me worthy of help. It's absolutely disgusting that this is where we're at in 2026. There is no service

Philbrand
PhilbrandVIC104 posts
  Online Store

You'd think l would have learnt, but have ordered from chemist 5 times in perhaps 10 months. And each time, within a day or two have received confirmation that my order has been cancelled. No reasons given, no out of stock, would you like to wait or have a refund choice

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Thi N.
Thi N.NT
  Physical Store

I am a regular buyer of Systane Ultra, as I use two vials every day. I was disappointed to see the price increase from $13.99 to $16.00, yet the product is now labelled as "CLEARANCE." When the product was priced at $13.99, there was no clearance label. Applying a "CLEARANCE" label only after increasing the price seems misleading and ethically… Read more

questionable. Clearance sales are normally associated with reduced prices, not higher ones.

As a loyal customer, I expect greater transparency and fairness in pricing practices from Chemist Warehouse.

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Jensen O.
Jensen O.
  Verified Online Store

I just got my parcel today and was very emotional. I felt ashamed, embarrassed and mad at the same time. I ordered online and the store that provide the online order was in tenancy t5,joondalup,wa,6027. I order 2 bottled of exclusive vitamins for my friend's sick daughter, I was excited calling her and did unboxing together but I was devastated… Read more

seeing hair shampoo and conditioner and even detox soap, this not even the same the amount I payed. The delivery cost was too high but unsatisfied with the items I received. I got traumatized and felt being scammed to what I got. It was double the embarrassment since I ordered it for my friend which I will bring abroad. I was very upset. Still waiting for their line to open. I called like 5mins before closing and the guy told me just call tomorrow since we are closing. Wow. I will not call in the first place If they do their packaging very careful. As if I owe them too much time while the time I need to spend to get in touch with them and ask to what I payed was nothing? Let see what actions they need to do, this was a waste of time, money and effort,this feels like emotional damaged.

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Shuly M.
Shuly M.VIC
  Verified Online Store

I have been a very loyal customer to Chemist Warehouse for many years. Last week I bought cenovis woman vitamin 15 bottles and other products to send to family In overseas, it come to my schock they send me three months to expire date of 15 vitamin bottles. I called the customer service to return the product. They said they do not have policy to… Read more

return for vitamin and they do not recommend Customer to buy bulk for vitamin supplement but In their availability we can buy up to 20 unit in each vitamin . Now blaming the Customer for buying too much. The customer service woman told me that they can sell any vitamin supplement as long as they have more than one month expiry date. I told him to understand that it’s a lot of vitamin and this is scamming for me. unfortunately she can’t help me anything because her boss say no. For me this is a rip of a scam. They just wanna get rid of their almost expired product and not care about Customer. I never thought Chemist Warehouse would do that to a customer.

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dbareis
dbareis83 posts
  Verified Online Store

The site didn't indicate (clearly at least like other sites) that I wasn't buying from the Chemist Warehouse but from a 3rd party. Those 3rd party details are not listed. Their website put the wrong delivery and Billing details into the order. Their support is useless. I have now contacted the 3rd party seller. Hopefully this gets sorted out before shipping as it probably can't be delivered.

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Naomi
NaomiVIC
  Physical Store

The earrings at chemist warehouse are falsely advertised the packaging say stainless steel and recommended for sensitive ears.. I've had my ears pierced for 20 years no problem until I bought the chemist warehouse Huggies and my mum bought the dream catchers and we both suffered from ear infections had to take them out ... Not happy Show details

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Bob Wang
Bob Wang
  Verified Physical Store

They put unsealed products on shelves and refused to exchange. This Tuesday, I bought a Blackmore vitamin E 500 IU from this store. When we bought it, it was the last one on the shelf in all this class. So we took it and pay directly. We found it was opened and unsealed the next day morning. When I found them and requested an exchange, they… Read more

call their manager. The manager said she checked the footage and insisted it was sealed. But she didn’t show me the footage and refused anything exchange.

This is a serious problem, because it is kind of food safety problem and business dishonest.

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Mich
MichVIC2 posts
  Physical Store

Inc whey Protein 25g protein 1g fat 1g carbs has lept in price for a 2kg tub to a whopping $194 .00. Think they must want to kill the INC brand as that is a ridiculous price rise

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sungbin h.
sungbin h.NSW
  Verified Online Store

I bought a 500-tablet bottle of Fish Oil on April 29th online but it expires in December 2026. Even if I follow the maximum dosage (2 pills a day), it's impossible to finish the bottle before it expires. The store is clearly clearing out old stock without considering consumers. My previous purchase of the same product( bought march 2025 ) had a much longer shelf life. Be very careful and check the date before you buy from this Nowra branch!"

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Vee P.
Vee P.7 posts
  Verified Physical Store

APPALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE, LACK OF POLICY TRANSPARENCY & MISLEADING SIGNAGE. They won't let you try on knee brace & then don't let you return it when it's the wrong size. They have a tape measure, but you can't measure the height of the product & it is not listed on the package. The signage it right up the top of a 6ft shelf, so you don't even… Read more

see it.

They say they have a 7 day return policy, but it is nowhere in store & not on the receipt. The manager literally had to print off a policy from their back room & left me waiting for 10 mins while she had to try & find it!! She says it says it on the receipt. NO IT IS NOT!

On the way out the SMART BUTT AUSSIE ([photo Removed]) literally pulled out an ad from below the counter for a kids toy & pointed at the fine print & said it's here, while laughing. HELLO?! It is the fine print on an ad for a kids toy & not my product & you expect me to see the fine print from 5 metres away. WTH?! What a freaking joke!

How many other people have been ripped off in this way?!

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Puja S.
Puja S.
  Verified Online Store

We ordered $74.15 cosmetics products online and after payment it was showing some of the product was out of stock. Later, I didn’t get any product and the amount was also not refunded.

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Steve A.
Steve A.VIC3 posts
  Verified Physical Store

Returned a product as was faulty when I took it home. Returned to store to exchange and manager refused and accused me of breaking the seal. This does not make sense as I am exchanging for another one then his attitude becomes arrogant. Don't need this for an item worth $4. Not shopping here again.

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Q N.
Q N.3 posts
  Online Store

Awesome service with free delivery for purchase I made today- amazingly fast!

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Anne
AnneQLD
  Physical Store

I recently purchased an item from Chemist Warehouse Kedron (Rode Rd & Gympie Rd) and unfortunately discovered when I got home that the box was torn and one of the two items inside was missing. It appeared to be old or damaged stock that had been put out during the Christmas period. When I called the store to report the issue, I didn’t receive an… Read more

apology or any acknowledgement of the inconvenience. I explained that I didn’t want a refund — I simply wanted the same product replaced. Instead of offering to check other Chemist Warehouse stores for stock, I was told the item “cannot be ordered anymore” and that I would need to come back to the store myself. Considering there are many Chemist Warehouse locations across Brisbane, I felt more effort could have been made to assist or at least reassure me.

The lack of customer care, especially during a busy season, was disappointing. A simple apology or an offer to check other stores would have made a big difference. I hope the store reviews its approach to customer service, particularly when dealing with faulty or incomplete products.

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suda
suda5 posts
  Verified Physical Store

I got caught three times in one week: selling by deception, wrong prices marked, and being charged twice at the counter; twice prescription medicine was charged excessively, more than the printed price on the labels. When confronted, they refunded. But if you aren't noticing, they syphon money from consumers in big time. Show details

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Eva
Eva
  Verified Physical Store

I'm shopping quite often at Glenquarie shopping centre. Normally the person over there always friendly and helpful but this perticular person who served me was so rude. I tell them that the price that you put was different than what was they charged me and i gave him the screen shot and he said i was lying. What the hack...instead of say sorry he… Read more

said i can proof it to you all the items was in the correct position tye customer was move item. How can customer move items so nicely like a display. So actually while he checked he moved all the stuff back. I dont want argue with him but insread of say sorry to customer he said that i was lying.. so bloody annoying. How can a person like that can work in tye customer service???

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Brianna X.
Brianna X.
  Verified Physical Store

I visited Chemist Warehouse at Glen Waverley Kingsway to buy a product, and they refused both a price match and a refund. Before payment, the staff did not inform us that the item was non-refundable or that price matching could only be done before purchase. We bought three units of the same product, and within just 15 minutes, we found a huge… Read more

price difference at the store next door — enough to buy another bottle. Despite this, the store refused to offer a refund or honor a price match. Very disappointing experience — poor transparency and dishonest customer service.

They claimed “everyone can see our policy,” but where exactly? Not every counter even has the A4 notice they mentioned. The counter where I paid didn’t have it, and the staff never mentioned checking any policy. Later, I found two small A4 sheets posted on the side of the counter — so tucked away that I had to take a close-up photo just to read their dense and lengthy policy text. How can they expect every customer to see that? The counter is for payment, not for hunting hidden policies.

From a consumer’s perspective, this is misleading and deceptive, because I was never clearly informed that refunds were not allowed. They have a duty to inform customers before payment, not after the purchase when a problem arises.

When I pointed this out, the staff said, “We can’t tell every customer before they buy.” That’s a weak excuse for poor business ethics — that’s the point! I had no way of knowing before paying, and they used this “no-obligation” excuse to refuse me. But this is their responsibility — they have an obligation to clearly inform customers in advance.

To make things worse, one of the employees — an Indian woman with glasses working at the checkout counter — was extremely rude and impatient. She even tried to twist the situation and accuse me of being rude first, when in fact I was only upset because of her unprofessional attitude.

As someone working at the front counter — a customer service role — she should know how to handle customers properly. In such a situation, it’s completely normal for a customer to feel angry, and I believe anyone would feel the same if they encountered such hidden and deceptive practices.

She clearly didn’t have the authority to solve the issue, yet instead of calling the manager right away, she ignored my concern and tried to brush me off. It was only after I raised my voice out of frustration that she finally brought the manager to the front. And rather than addressing the issue properly, they tried to involve security to make me leave, which of course is much easier than actually solving the customer’s problem.

Overall: zero transparency, zero accountability, and terrible customer service. I have never seen a store that refuses both refund and price match like this.

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JULIE
JULIESA6 posts
  Physical Store

Hi all This is what I sent to the manufacturer as Chemist warehouse would not allow me to exchange as I had no receipt. It had the CHEMIST WAREHOUSE… Read more

logo on it !!!!!! BEWARE OF CHEMIST WAREHOUSE If I have to go there I will always keep a receipt.

I bought 2 of Dermaveen body wash below a week ago from Chemist Warehouse and when I realised I tried to return it to Chemist Warehouse they said they could not swap it as I do not have a receipt Because when I bought it they asked if I want a receipt I said no .Who would have thought this would be an issue Appears to be a straight and easy fix to me.It is not a return it is a swap so no money lost I meant to buy 2 of the Daily Nourish but picked up the Extra Hydration which is very runny .I have already opened 1 of them so realise I cannot return it. You would think that being as it is labelled "chemist warehouse" it would not be an issue

Guess what the manufacturer is sending me the correct ones and I am returning the incorrect ones all because CHEMIST WAREHOUSE WOULD NOT LET ME SWAP

CHEMISY WAREHOUSE YOU ARE SH...............................................

 Follow-up  · I have not been to chemist warehouse since and I will not go back there unless I have to . I have not had a decent response from chemist warehouse. I encourage others not too as I feel they advertise incorrectly. They do not care about people only money . I wasted $40 because they would exchange their own branded product .

 Follow-up  · I very rarely go there now . No c/s worthy of me going there .

Lee
LeeVIC4 posts
  Online Store

I'm trying to log into the CW app online to request for some prescription meds but I'm unable to login or reset my password. The app. doesn't send emails to my email address even though it said it has sent it. Tried this on Google Chrome and MS Edge… Read more

browsers. Checked my spam folder and it is also not there. In the Contact Me, there is also no link or help for password resets.

 Follow-up  · I have made subsequent orders by calling the local Chemist Warehouse store directly or physically at the store. Also I am able to log in via the Android app & hence have not used the desktop browsers to access my account in CW.

Gwyn
GwynQLD33 posts
  Physical Store

Visited Chemist Wharehouse Alfredton to have scripts dispensed today and was given a free 45 minute wait along with the worst customer service imaginable. Blooms will be my preferred Chemist from now on as there are good prices, short waiting time and friendly service. I will not put up with the arrogance of Chemist Warehouse. Show details

 Follow-up  · Have not visited this poor description of service since I wrote review. I have my scripts dispensed by Blooms who are a friendly, courteous and professional Pharmacy

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Positive reviews

Justin T.
Justin T.
  Physical Store

Shirly, my sweet sweet Shirly The joy you brought to my visit to your store will be told to my grandchildren’s grandchildren, you are a once in a generational sales associate I hope you’re carefree and humbly joyfully existence helps more people like me find their perfect zinc cream products Bless your heart send my love to the kids Ps. If anyone should be getting a promotion it’s Shirly

Sue Kerr
Sue Kerr
  Physical Store

Sefton Park branch, I have taken my scrips to a small local Chemist because the service and the wait time is better BUT I’ve had a couple of really good experiences in Chemist warehouse (Sefton Pk SA) lately looking for men’s aftershave and sunblock moisturiser. Both times I had Gabby help me and she was so knowledgeable and helpful. I’ll come back for those types of products and hopefully Gabby or someone like her will help me.

Dora L.
Dora L.WA
  Verified Physical Store

Meri, Mirjana and Nicole are always friendly and very helpful. They are not bothered if you ask them lots of questions and are always happy to serve you with a smile and professionlism. These 3 ladies stand out for me, not to say the rest of the staff aren't helpful. I always use Chemist Warehouse Mirrabooka Square and I have always been happy with their service. Thank you ladies. Show details

Negative reviews

Treena
TreenaVIC18 posts
  Physical Store

The perfume is kept in cabinets so I asked the sales person to get two bottles out for me that were on sale. As she her back to me I don’t know if she picked up the wrong size or the product was wrong size behind the price tag. The sales person took them straight to the counter and scanned them with some other items I purchased. When I undone the… Read more

second bottle I realised it was the wrong size and checked the receipt and both were wrong. I contacted customer service and was advised this happens all the time and that’s the customer responsibility to check what the sales person pulls out of the cabinet. Be very careful and stop the sales person before paying make a fuss in the store otherwise you are going home with the wrong product.

Liam C.
Liam C.WA
  Online Store

I placed an order online for "fast delivery" ($22) which was indeed so fast that I couldn't get home in time to be present for the driver. It wasn't until after I'd paid for my order that it was communicated clearly to me that the driver would not leave my delivery at the door, and instead was returned to a nearby store. I was also not contacted… Read more

in any way to inform me of the return , or how I could go about retrieving my order. Obviously really inconvenient and poor communication on Chemist Warehouse's part.

When I called to find out more, I was told that it fell to me as the customer to be somehow aware of their delivery processes, which I told them was totally unacceptable and that I do not agree. I would then have to either collect it myself or pay for delivery again. Outrageous.

I submitted a complaint (not to the store but the online team) to request my delivery fee be refunded. I was flat out refused. These people do not deserve your money.

Brady Scott
Brady ScottSA2 posts
  Fair Incentive Physical Store

What a joke ,no return or exchange policy after 7 days for Fragrance, I did not want a refund, I want to pay more for a 100ml bottle instead of a 50ml which I thought the sales man or security guard had given me ,no sorry its over 7 days she said, what ,I said, does it go off in 7 days after leaving the store window, no its our policy, you should… Read more

have read it. My aftershave is fine after 7 days of opening it and this perfume was not opened and I had the receipt, no 7 day return written on that, lesson learnt you thieves.

Recent reviews

Toxis Ogrady
Toxis Ogrady17 posts
  Physical Store

Well, as with everything, you get what you pay for. Not sure if it's a cultural thing , but most of the pharmacy crew are aloof and appear to enjoy making you work for your script. Other pharmacies are better at customer service, but when money is tight, these guys have us by the .....! Do like the floor staff and check out people though. They are lovely. Show details

Cris
CrisNSW5 posts
  Online Store

Should be a 0 star. I ordered online. And found out the auto read of address had suburb and street address same ending out attempted delivery was unsuccessful. Rang custome service line to provide the address. They ID and verify which is fair. Then she said you have to contact our supplier to arrange re- delivery. This is outrageous!! I said… Read more

ordered it through your website why don’t you contact your supplier why me. I have been charged already for delivery.

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