Boots Ireland Reviews 634

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers express significant dissatisfaction with various aspects of the company's services. A recurring issue is related to orders, with consumers reporting delays, incorrect items, and even cancellations without proper notification. The online shopping experience is further soured by a website and app that are described as slow and problematic, often leading to errors and frustration. Many consumers also report negative experiences with customer service, citing unhelpful and rude staff, long waiting times, and difficulties in resolving issues such as refunds and order discrepancies. The lack of clear communication and the perceived inefficiency in handling complaints contribute to a general sense of disappointment among reviewers.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They’re not very helpful! All they do is ask you stupid numbers and take ages to resolve your query. I wanted them to update my points balance and they kept asking me stupid questions. Their customer... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Online orders are often delivered late with outdated stock medicines. While An Post might be contributing to the delays, Boots could consider using DPD for higher-value orders.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I'm not sure whether I'm reviewing under the correct branding as it's the Boots App that I'm not overly impressed with - placed my order for gifts to go into a hamper for the 29th August, placed the o... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Buying online on the Boots website or app is always a problem; everything is very slow or sometimes the page doesn't even open. I made a purchase at Boots, as I always do online, and unfortunately, th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a sunscreen. Received a heavily used item (stains all over the bottle, stained box, torn top of the box). Was traveling and returned the item to their store far from my hometown. The staff i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order 3 Christmas gifts click and collect on the 12th , order estimated collection the 15th , went down 3 times the owl one rude as hell clearly hates her job was like it's not here wait for the text... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Boots have to be up there with the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I purchased a number of gift sets online, most of which came with damaged boxes and product spillage. I bought onlin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was a fool for giving Boots online shop another go. My order was cancelled without any contact to inform me that it had happened. I only found out when I went to their website to check why I ha... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgraceful behaviour I’m ringing boots for 4 days . I ordered a number of items there in store but the points they gave is no good as the account is locked now. I’ve rang today was left 1:... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

dispensing Staff in Tullamore frequently get the pick and match order wrong (just repeat list of packets of drugs). Firstly cannot accept their errors or apologise for their mistakes . Humble Staff... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars to Boots Online Ireland I would. Twice a Klarna refund was done incorrectly by an assistant manager, called into my local branch where staff were completely disintere... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order online nearly 3 weeks ago. However, the post office never received the package. I’ve tried contacting customer service multiple times but cannot get through to anyone—there is absolu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Boots have scammed me. Order placed August 15th and should have been delivered on the 18th. It’s still under pharmacist review for 1 of the 4 items orders. Heads should roll. Absolutely shoc... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking customer care. Wrong item came. Emailed customer care to see what my options were. They emailed me back twice to say I was not the person on the account… I was! Gave them all my details , det... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order click collect. Boots gone bad never shop in boots ie On 21/05 I order online click collect date for delivery was 23/05 but on 25/05 nothing.I go in shop and ask girl in shop saying you need cont... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It isn't possible to leave 0 stars. I ordered a number of items on the €12 Tuesday offer 3rd June. Total 72 euro I was charged €72 before the items shipped. Subsequently 3 items were can... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Boots emailed me a survey today after a recent online purchase. The item was delayed & then lost, so I gave honest answers to the survey but praised the person in store who dealt with me. Boots email... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered multipack vitamins online, on a 3 for 2 deal. I needed to change my normal delivery address, it took forever, on other sites it takes 20 seconds. The order process was clunky and awkward.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I had looked at this site before making an order. The items I attempted to purchase on 30 July 2025 included a anti-fungal treatment which, while freely available off the shelf, for some reason... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received an item that was not as described online… contacted online who told me to return the item to any store for a refund. Went to the boots in Limerick to return the item and the manager there rud... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

worst company in Ireland and the most rudest staff in Knockcarra Galway, they were arrogant & unhelpful and just look at when you enter store with no acknowledgment! Boots have all my points and will... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered on 28th July and my package was meant to be delivered last week on the 2nd August and it says it’s under review by pharmacist - it hasn’t even been dispatched! This is ridiculous. No res... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Baby milk order hasn’t been delivered for cows milk allergy child. I have rang Boots, and spoke to the most inconsiderate support staff ever. Has no idea what it is to be waiting on an essential item... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered fish oil supplements. For myself. Not pregnant or on any other medications. It’s been “under pharmacist review” now for days and days. The fish oils are not prescription and as a dietitian mys... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've just had a terrible experience in boots on main street letterkenny. Whilst I've been a customer here for many years I've never before experienced rude staff but today was awful. It was a young gi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was in Boots Sligo recently. I got the feeling they must be closing down soon or something by how the staff acted so insanely. Needless to say I wont be back to endure the Madams there or their gross... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am a regular customer approximately 5 years. Enough is enough! I cannot fault the staff and the pharmacist. The Customer service and care is exceptional. Prescription is never ready! Waiting time to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered perfume for my daughter’s birthday, Carolina hererra which cost €154. It arrived and the perfume box was there but no perfume inside. No plastic packing around it so it was taken out at som... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have no idea when I order items online that I get an email from Boots saying that a pharmacist has reviewed my order and removed items? There is a number to call the pharmacy for further informatio... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers, sent an empty box which should of had expensive perfume in it, sent all the proof videos and pictures and still won't give a refund, they have robbed my money, do not buy online from them yo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting on an order for over a week, said if it's been a week they will send out a new one and now one is conveniently replying to me.. to have my new one sent out, now another weekend and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad customer service, very bad online shoping. I ordered 10th of August 2 things. One was cough sirup. I am sick and tought it will be deliver quckly to my place. Yet is Friday 15th of August and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had issues with Boots delivery twice. Both times it was the packing staff who made the mistake. The 1st time I received a parcel missing 3 moisturisers. I had to contact them and request them to se... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was very disappointed by this boots trip, I walk over to the lipsticks to buy one and this worker looks at me and shows me the messed up elf tester and asked “ Did you do this? “ So I reply no and s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 23rd of April 2025. Estimated delivery 26th of April 2025. It never arrived, no courier details were given, so Boots cancelled on the 3rd of May 2025.  11th of June 2025 and still waiti... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered 6 items, only one was delivered. I spoke to customer service who said the items were out of stock and I would receive a refund for the 5 items. Three weeks later, Boots are saying I never or... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The products that were picked and put in parcel were damaged and dirty. Not very nice when they are a gift for someone. very disappointed with the service. The box was not damaged so they cant say the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had the wrong item delivered. I had paid for a 400ml product and received a 150ml product. The reason I ordered was at this particular time I was unable to get to a store that stocked the cream.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pharmacy in swords is beyond badly managed. I paid for collagen vitamins which have a security tag on them, shop assistant assured me she had removed it, cue me leaving the shop and the loudest a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Boors pharmacy service has disimproved so much over approx last 2 years. Text messages are non existent. Waiting time is ridiculous although have made phone call for prescription. It's awful and ver... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very similar to other peoples experiences in Boots Roselawn I have to call every month to get my repeat prescription and give them a few days notice. They are always rude and tell you after queuing fo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience.... they made technical issue, charged my order twice, then not processed the refund correctly, after many emails discussion, they refused to respond any emails. If you can avoid i... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Mostly, I am receiving old stock medicines, and the delivery is also very late because An Post is very slow. I wish Boots would use DPD for higher-value orders.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When something goes wrong there is no one worse than boots. They delivered a poorly packed parcel to me where the items had burst with liquid spilling everywhere. The courier had packed it in a bag... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Boots Ireland website is a disaster and I haven't had a single order work out as expected this year. Specific examples of my experiences: My last order spent FOUR DAYS under Pharmacist Revie... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont give them money, see through lockers i heard from all staff and spot checks daily , warnings if own money in pocket, treat staff like dirt Expensive also, 3 for 2 is a gimic Support local

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would like to know why every time I purchase supplement capsules online for delivery my order is cancelled but I can walk into the store and purchase them without any issues. I waited over a week fo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received a used product and the refund wasn’t correct

I ordered a sunscreen. Received a heavily used item (stains all over the bottle, stained box, torn top of the box). Was traveling and returned the item to their store far from my hometown. The staff issued a refund for a wrong item (didn’t give me any receipts, otherwise I would’ve known back then). Now I am instructed to travel to the shop again (a day of my time + money), to sort their mistakes. Disgusting and shameful

September 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgraceful behaviour I’m…

Absolutely disgraceful behaviour I’m ringing boots for 4 days . I ordered a number of items there in store but the points they gave is no good as the account is locked now. I’ve rang today was left 1:30 mins waiting for girl to get back to me. I’m cancelling my orders and advise ye to be careful with boots I just lost €75 . To the girl who left me on phone 90 mins Shame on you

September 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

O stars

Order 3 Christmas gifts click and collect on the 12th , order estimated collection the 15th , went down 3 times the owl one rude as hell clearly hates her job was like it's not here wait for the text message...today's the 22nd and I got a message saying it's in store and guess what , staff are like no its not 😐😐😐 emailed customer service and they cancel my order after that for home delivery of my newborns formula , absolute brain dead fools . Never again ,

September 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged packages

Boots have to be up there with the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I purchased a number of gift sets online, most of which came with damaged boxes and product spillage. I bought online for convenience but now I am expected to either drive miles to return to a physical store or package all the product up and return to them. I do not intend to do either but one thing is certain, I will never again purchase anything from Boots!

September 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was a fool for giving Boots online…

I was a fool for giving Boots online shop another go. My order was cancelled without any contact to inform me that it had happened.
I only found out when I went to their website to check why I hadn't received my parcel. I contacted them and only received a ready made reply. I requested them to contact the service I used to pay to cancel the transaction and was informed that I HAVE to wait to complete 30 days from the day I ordered the products to have that temporary payment authorization automatically removed.

Lesson learned. From now on, go to my local pharmacy.

September 9, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Slow with An Post

Online orders are often delivered late with outdated stock medicines. While An Post might be contributing to the delays, Boots could consider using DPD for higher-value orders.

September 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Scammers, sent an empty box which should of had expensive perfume in it, sent all the proof videos and pictures and still won't give a refund, they have robbed my money, do not buy online from them you won't get your money back if any issues.

September 1, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bad service

The products that were picked and put in parcel were damaged and dirty. Not very nice when they are a gift for someone. very disappointed with the service. The box was not damaged so they cant say they got damaged or dirty in transet. Not good experience

September 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received an item that was not as…

Received an item that was not as described online… contacted online who told me to return the item to any store for a refund. Went to the boots in Limerick to return the item and the manager there rudely refused to take back the item saying it had been used!

September 1, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Boots App = Crap!

I'm not sure whether I'm reviewing under the correct branding as it's the Boots App that I'm not overly impressed with - placed my order for gifts to go into a hamper for the 29th August, placed the order on the 18th and was told, it was dispatched and would be with me for 22nd August.. Still no sign, nor is the tracking information even received via An Post! So, as of today, I have requested a full refund as it's pointless now (even though I have waited the extra few days like Boots had suggested..). Then to have an email to say the investigation into my missing order would take up to 2 weeks before any potential refund comes my way.. Are you actually shitting me!?

August 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Boots have scammed me

Boots have scammed me.
Order placed August 15th and should have been delivered on the 18th.

It’s still under pharmacist review for 1 of the 4 items orders.

Heads should roll. Absolutely shocking how slow they are. Customer service give empty replies and will not investigate.

August 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No customer support

I placed an order online nearly 3 weeks ago. However, the post office never received the package. I’ve tried contacting customer service multiple times but cannot get through to anyone—there is absolutely no support. I haven’t been able to get a refund

August 21, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Buying online on the Boots website or…

Buying online on the Boots website or app is always a problem; everything is very slow or sometimes the page doesn't even open. I made a purchase at Boots, as I always do online, and unfortunately, the address was incorrect for my old address. I entered the order online and there's no option to cancel it. I called Boots customer service, and they can't cancel it either. How is this possible? You make a purchase and can't cancel it. The Post Office has terrible customer service and couldn't help me either, and now my order is going to an address I no longer have access to.

August 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crap Customer Service

I returned a product through their system online and back in June it was posted to the address provided, i have yet to be refunded, i got in contact and keep getting your issue will be dealt with within 14 days to-date i am still awaiting my refund, an absolute disgrace.

August 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give less then zero stars to…

If I could give less then zero stars to boot I would, they have the worst costumer service ever, basically I placed an order and pay with Apple Pay witch selected the wrong address, on the app or website there is no option to cancel the order or even change the address, I went to boots on the same minute to speak the a costumer service, they don’t have one I had to keep asking people until I find one that was useless gave me a phone number that doesn’t even work, search on chat gpt for right number finally got to boot but the woman’s told me that trey can’t change the address that I most go to an post to change it. An post can’t change the address, now I got a message that my package has arrived and sign by some one using my name, no one answered the door, called costumer service again all they say is we are sorry about that. I’m shocked of how companies like that are still operating, this is absolutely not acceptable, not having an away of changing the address or cancel the order right after purchase.

August 18, 2025
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