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Rite-Aid has a rating of 1.7 stars from 171 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Rite-Aid most frequently mention customer service, and phone number problems. Rite-Aid ranks 36th among Drug sites.

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    79
  • Value
    59
  • Shipping
    28
  • Returns
    29
  • Quality
    52
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Top Positive Review

“Wonderful pharmaceutical service”

Patricia H.
8/16/23

There was a mix up in my medicare coverage of diabetic supplies. My pharmacist Gail at Rite Aid worked diligently for weeks and making numerous phone calls until this situation was was corrected, She found the reason for the problem and got it rectified while others said there was nothing they could do. I am so very grateful to her or I do not know what I would have done.

Date of experience: 8/16/23
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Top Critical Review

“Untrained Staff, "Who Cares" Attitude, deserves BANKRUPTCY”

Berkeley F.
10/25/24

Dropped off a simple MD-written prescription. The young male staff member was CLUELESS. He disappeared, returned and said we should check back THE NEXT MORNING (for an urgent Pain RX). The next morning I called. They had done NOTHING since the imbecile staff member had not ASKED US about our insurance. Told him we were paying cash. SIX HOURS LATER, nothing (despite their promise to text us). They are a total disaster area. Never again. Wishing Rite-Aid a happy "hedge fund" bankruptcy.

Date of experience: 10/25/24
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Thumbnail of user leondecuir
Washington
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October 25th, 2024

Dropped off a simple MD-written prescription.
The young male staff member was CLUELESS.
He disappeared, returned and said we should check back THE NEXT MORNING (for an urgent Pain RX).
The next morning I called. They had done NOTHING since the imbecile staff member had not ASKED US about our insurance. Told him we were paying cash.
SIX HOURS LATER, nothing (despite their promise to text us). They are a total disaster area. Never again. Wishing Rite-Aid a happy "hedge fund" bankruptcy.

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Date of experience: October 25, 2024

Thumbnail of user onlyamysterydio
Pennsylvania
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June 29th, 2024

Picked up my medicine. I needed a syringe. To administer the medicine. Like i've done for the past three years. This time they would not sell them to me but they showed me the box. I've purchased these over the years many times. They lied and said I needed a prescription Pharmacy's name is richard. My parents, my wife and I and our 3 children are moving our prescriptions to CVS

Date of experience: June 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user brendap1759
Massachusetts
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April 13th, 2024

IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHAT TIME YOU CALL, ESPECIALLY THURSDAY -SUNDAY,,ITS ALWAYS THEY'RE ASSISTING OTHER CUSTOMERS.I GET THERE MAYBE 8 MINUTES AWAY NOBODY IN THE LINE,,MY RX WAS CALLED IN DAYS AGO AND STILL HAVE TO HAVE 15,20 MINUTES!;;

Date of experience: April 13, 2024

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Washington
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January 21st, 2024

Interviewed. Got offered a job pending DM approval. Heard nothing for a week. Called twice. Was told to wait until I was called. Then an email came saying I was removed from the candidate pool because they were unable to contact me. A few months went by and I got a request to submit an application for a different store with a different position. I was told to respond back once I've submitted my application so they could get me in for an interview. So I did. No response. I googled the store to get a phone number and Google says the store is permanently closed. Honestly they should just close them all down. On the customer side of things the stores are a mess. Empty shelves, expired products, thefts gone wild and zero customer service.

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Date of experience: January 21, 2024

Thumbnail of user stevenp2077
Pennsylvania
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January 28th, 2024

A doctor calls in a prescription for me and the pharmacy tells me they cannot give me the prescription. I am not getting oxi or medical Marijuana so what gives them the right? The doctor has seen me and he decided this was the best course of action. Who the hell do they think they are?

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Date of experience: January 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user kennedyb41
Ohio
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July 25th, 2023

First, we got the wrong product. There was no return label in the box so I had to call customer service. Returned product the next day and had tracking of being received at Rite Aid. Called CS 3 times and got the run-around on when I'll get a refund. Last cs rep said it will take a month to refund the money. So, they charge your card as soon as you place the order but then take an interest free loan from their customer by not refunding the money for a whole month! That is so unacceptable. I notified my bank about this practice. I'll also let all my friends, relatives, work mates, and my church members know about it. Will never shop at Rite Aid again! Would give -star if possible.

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No return label in box, had to call. Now I need to fight for my refund. Your refund policy is just so unacceptable.

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Wrong product was sent.

Date of experience: July 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user brainfreez06
Pennsylvania
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January 16th, 2024

A manager uses vulgar language at a custermer then gets pisst because his mother heard all the nasty. Then she refused to ring him up as well as the second cashier. This is were I get my medication he was there as a medical worker,that manager crossed the line when you use f u an kma. I said that's trash I tried to reach someone, but the girl said there's nothing u can do im the manager!

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A real person

Date of experience: January 16, 2024

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New Jersey
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October 27th, 2023

Horrible, didn't have my medicine in stock,then when they did it was the wrong one. They gave me the one I'm allergic to? They're too busy and concerned about their lunch break from 1:30-2:00. Ignore everyone waiting till they're done chatting. Very young and inexperienced.Store is empty,I wonder why,? Please straighten that out. Mature professions needed there..

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Date of experience: October 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user jeannemv50
Washington
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January 11th, 2024

Glenda at rite aid on Wellesley in spokane wa. Is very rude to the employees and customers. On 1/11/*******@5-530pm went into to use western union and got that done headed to cashier to receive my money. He the nice cashier needed more money and called Glenda over to register and she was saying how next time that they dont have extra. $ to give for WU and was just being rude. I said well then you probably shouldnt advertise western union services. I was in the store at 530pm. Never had problem doing WU before. She just should not be in customer service she clearly has a problem with communication. Thanks for reading.

Date of experience: January 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user laureenk4
Virginia
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October 9th, 2023

Website is useless. Confusing. Wrong dates. Doesn't process renewals unless you try 10 times Get busy signal when you call! Scripts never filled on time or just at randomly times and it's always customer's fault. They act like you work for them and they're doing you a favor doing THEIR job.

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None because that’s what you get most of the time.

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Date of experience: October 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user jb2124
Ohio
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June 1st, 2022

So I drive 1.5 hours to get my Mother's medication. I get there and they are closed. I call the location a few miles away to see if I can pick up there instead. I was placed on a brief 15 minute hold. I hung up before they came back on the line. That place could be on fire and if I had to use the bathroom I would risk kidney damage before I helped put it out. I hope this was helpful. Picture is of nothing because that's exactly what I got. What a complete waste.

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Go elsewhere

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None. They suck

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Date of experience: June 1, 2022

Thumbnail of user patriciah3330
Virginia
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August 16th, 2023

There was a mix up in my medicare coverage of diabetic supplies. My pharmacist Gail at Rite Aid worked diligently for weeks and making numerous phone calls until this situation was was corrected, She found the reason for the problem and got it rectified while others said there was nothing they could do. I am so very grateful to her or I do not know what I would have done.

Date of experience: August 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user jonast18
Illinois
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February 24th, 2020

Absolutely unacceptable level of knowledge regarding prescriptions.
Customer service is laughable and simply very pathetic. I have a national and well known quality health coverage, every month there seemed to be problematic errors (excuses...) as to why this or that was holding things up. Just stay away from Marion Rite aids. Go anywhere else

Date of experience: February 24, 2020

Thumbnail of user carold301
New York
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June 21st, 2019

I have ordered online from various venues with varying results. Some incredibly disappointing. Riteaid.com surpasses them all. Everything I have ordered has arrived in pristine condition. Carefully packed by people who obviously take pride in their work. Sale prices are great, as is the 20% off offer that results in real savings, and free shipping over 49$. Items ship fast. I am so happy that I took a chance on ordering online from RiteAid and will continue to be a loyal customer. Thank You!

Date of experience: June 19, 2019

Thumbnail of user clairel254
Oregon
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October 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

Visited Rite Aid in Paradise, California. Made a purchase but the sales prices didn't ring correctly. Clerk 'cancelled' my credit card transaction and re-rang the items with correct pricing. Credit card shows charged 2x for same items. Called Rite Aid 800 customer service 3 times now. Local manager is tasked with handling the refund. They just can't manage to perform this simple task. Such a waste of time but I want my money back. No store card, other option. Credit the card you charged - simple.

It's been 6 weeks and still not resolved.

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Kept all products.

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Date of experience: October 20, 2022

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California
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July 16th, 2022

Ugh! Yuck!
Not helpful at ALL!
First of all The pharmacist completely ignored me. Didn't even acknowledge my existence. I had to knock on the window and still continued to ignore me. So annoying and RUDE!
Three of their staff members were in the front talking, when asking a question about a product they gave vague verbal directions, and instead of walking me towards the product (No one was in the store) only to find nothing similar to the product I wanted.
You can tell its mediocre check in-check out type of job for them.

Save a negative experience and go to Safeway. There is better customer service and you can avoid the dismissal of your needs.

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ugh!!!! yuck!!!!
not helpful at ALL!
First of all The pharmacist completely ignored me. Didn’t even acknowledge my existence. I had to knock on the window and still continued to ignore me. So annoying and RUDE!
Three of their staff members were in the front talking, when asking a question about a product they gave vague verbal directions, and instead of walking me towards the product (No one was in the store) only to find nothing similar to the product I wanted.
You can tell its mediocre c

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None! I walked out. I would rather bring my business elsewhere

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Date of experience: July 16, 2022

Thumbnail of user kburne20
New York
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October 31st, 2023

I called the pharmacy for 2 days to see if my father's prescription was ready. I was on hold for 44 minutes then got hung up on when the phone was finally answered. Called back and was on hold for over 30 minutes, same thing. He will be switching pharmacies. Rude people when you finally do get through. Very frustrating. No wonder rite aids across the world are closing.

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Horrible service. Do not care about the customers, especially at the pharmacy.

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Pharmacy in newburgh is horrible.

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Date of experience: October 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user sueo147
Pennsylvania
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October 26th, 2022

It's like she wakes up mean and carries it into the office. Never a HELLO first. Always just barking something at you.
Sorry you hate your job lady - but being rude to the community is terrible.
I left and went straight to Acme Rx - what a pleasant experience.

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nothing - was there for vaccine.
left and went to another one and totally easy and pleasant.

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Date of experience: October 26, 2022

Thumbnail of user johns7497
California
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November 24th, 2020

The receipts you get at Rite Aid say that by taking their "2 minute survey", you will be entered in a contest to win $1000. This is false advertising, there is no contest currently. Now, some merchants trick you to get your private information, and Rite-Aid is one of them. Don't waste your time or give away anything!

Date of experience: November 24, 2020

Thumbnail of user giseller51
New York
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July 28th, 2023

I visit This Rite Aid just about everyday. There's few people that don't do anything when you request for help. I needed something from behind the locked showcase. I needed for someone to open it. I waited and waited so I just gave up. There's also been incidences where customer service happened very rude. I think they're overworked...I don't know but they have a serious attitude.

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user maryannf88
New York
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December 19th, 2022

Rumors are the store in our Battery Park City neighborhood will be closed. It is so essential to our community. The pharmacy, management, and staff are #1. Please keep them open.
Resident Gateway Plaza NYC

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All my medications

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Date of experience: December 17, 2022

Thumbnail of user mariem567
Pennsylvania
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November 24th, 2020

The employees are good people, eager to help you. No problems there, but why do I get a call my RX is ready, I'm thinking I didn't call in anything and the pharmacy people can't find anything. This has happened too many times. That automated call system is OFF.

Date of experience: November 24, 2020

Thumbnail of user francisb267
Pennsylvania
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August 29th, 2022

I'm highly upset and disappointed in the removal of the 20% discount. I found out back in February, and was surprised. To think that a corporation making billions of dollars would do that, with no thought or regard to the customers who've been supporting Rite Aid! Not to mention, the employees. Some of them who I talked to personally didn't like it either, and said that they didn't even let them know that they were doing it. They just did it. I don't go in Rite Aid even half as much as I used to now. If really need something, I'm better off going to Walmart! This is a real black eye on Rite Aid and could have devastating consequences in the long run! Terrible decision from a business standpoint and a customer standpoint!

Date of experience: August 29, 2022

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New York
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April 19th, 2022

I am in love with the rewards and the short time it takes to fill the rewards needed to actually collect something from it. I have over 16,000 points so far from last week. That's about 16 dollars. Kits amazing that the store gives back

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They are very generous with their rewards program so sign up and start collecting.

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Cosmetics, beauty and health.

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Date of experience: April 19, 2022

Thumbnail of user dcdcota67
Pennsylvania
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October 24th, 2023

Rite Aid needs shut down. Doesn't matter which store there are hardly ever any pharmacists there. They're hours are total bull. If CVS doesn't have a problem with pharmacists shortage then they shouldn't either. They've made multiple mistakes with my meds. They just suck. A shame because I've gone to them all my life but I'm done

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Nothing. They suck

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Date of experience: October 24, 2023

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