I had an appointment today, November 19, 2021, for my Covid-19 booster shot at the Safeway pharmacy on Broadway and Campbell Ave in Tucson, AZ. I was ignored when I first approached the counter. There were two people working and no other customers. I finally just said I’m here for my booster appointment. The man looked up at me and then away without acknowledging me but the young woman begrudgingly approached me and asked my details. She then told me to wait over there while gesturing vaguely. A few minutes later the surly man opened the door and told me to come in. He was clearly very unhappy so I asked him if he was ok. He said he’s having a bad day but all his work days are bad because “corporate puts these damn Covid-19 vaccines above everything else and I can’t get my regular job done.” He didn’t verify my name or anything but just jabbed me with the needle. There was a little blood but he said he hadn’t had time to order any bandaids so he shrugged his shoulders and said “we’re out.” I used the back of my band to wipe away the blood before putting my sweater back on. Then to my repeated surprise he did not ask me to wait to see if I had any bad reaction like I had to do for my previous two shots. So, I left. I was shocked at how unprofessional he was and I doubt he was even supposed to administer these shots. I was very upset after I left. He had several facial piercings but I didn’t get his name. He should be reprimanded or fired and I would like an apology from his supervisor. My husband has an appointment there tomorrow for his booster but we’re trying to find another pharmacy for him so he isn’t treated as poorly as I was. I’m 53 years old and have never been treated so poorly in a situation like this. I will never return to this pharmacy and I will tell everyone I know about my experience if no one attempts to remedy this situation.
Thank you
Julie Boos
520-870-1170
[email protected]

I had an appointment today, November 19, 2021, for my Covid-19 booster shot at the Safeway pharmacy on Broadway and Campbell Ave in Tucson, AZ. I was ignored when I first approached the counter. There were two people working and no other customers. I finally just said I’m here for my booster appointment. The man looked up at me and then away without acknowledging me but the young woman begrudgingly approached me and asked my details. She then told me to wait over there while gesturing vaguely. A few minutes later the surly man opened the door and told me to come in. He was clearly very unhappy so I asked him if he was ok. He said he’s having a bad day but all his work days are bad because “corporate puts these damn Covid-19 vaccines above everything else and I can’t get my regular job done.” He didn’t verify my name or anything but just jabbed me with the needle. There was a little blood but he said he hadn’t had time to order any bandaids so he shrugged his shoulders and said “we’re out.” I used the back of my band to wipe away the blood before putting my sweater back on. Then to my repeated surprise he did not ask me to wait to see if I had any bad reaction like I had to do for my previous two shots. So, I left. I was shocked at how unprofessional he was and I doubt he was even supposed to administer these shots. I was very upset after I left. He had several facial piercings but I didn’t get his name. He should be reprimanded or fired and I would like an apology from his supervisor. My husband has an appointment there tomorrow for his booster but we’re trying to find another pharmacy for him so he isn’t treated as poorly as I was. I’m 53 years old and have never been treated so poorly in a situation like this. I will never return to this pharmacy and I will tell everyone I know about my experience if no one attempts to remedy this situation.
Thank you
Julie Boos
520-870-1170
[email protected]