I haven't been to Costco in years. I used to have a membership and I let it run out years ago. I always debate whether it's worth getting a membership again. When we did go shopping at Costco the experience was always not the greatest. The reason being is that the place can get really crowded and unpleasant. All those experiences were with the Costco once up near Yorkdale the the one that I've been going to for years in Etobicoke near the Queensway and Islington.
I've made some big purchases at Costco in the past namely a mattress, an entertainment console, a watch, GPS (back in the day) and they do have good stuff there. Good food, great fish and meat, cheese etc.
Today I returned because I had to fill out a prescription. My company is trying to see if the employees can go to Costco to fill their prescriptions in an attempt to lower costs for our benefits. Being that we get covered 100% for our prescriptions it's honestly not much to ask.
The pharmacy is all the way on the far wall opposite of the entrance near the vitamins etc just past the check outs. There's a window where you drop the prescriptions and a counter at the other end where you go to pick it up.
Upon dropping your prescription you are given a ticket with a time that your prescription will be ready for pick up at the pick up area. It was rather quiet when I went but the turn around time was 25 minutes according to the ticket. It was ready maybe 20 minutes after and I did wait for it since I couldn't really shop in the store and didn't want to come back later.
This store however is clean, new, and while I didn't go during non prime time the store was very clean and well kept. For what it's worth if you've seen one Costco you've seen them all as far as the layout but this one seemed particularly bright I have to say if you're going to shop here going during the morning as opposed to a weekend afternoon is far less busy.
This location is actually closer to where I live than the one in Etobicoke (the city I live in) so I will definitely be coming back for all my prescriptions and I may get my membership again.
Oh if I forgot to mention it, you do not need a membership to access the pharmacy so that is a huge bonus. The reason our company is wanting us to try to fill our scripts at Costco is because they supposedly have the best prices on both services AND pharmaceuticals so if you don't have benefits, this is the place to go if you have to pay for it yourself.