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CBS News
02-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Giant Eagle explains how it's dealing with influx of prescriptions from dozens of Rite Aid stores
After acquiring the prescription files from nearly 80 Rite Aid stores, Giant Eagle acknowledges it's at a pinch point right now, but the company hopes it'll only get better from here on out. Photos show long lines of customers weaving through store aisles, waiting to pick up their prescriptions. It's the reality right now at some higher volume Giant Eagle pharmacy locations. "Even some of our stores that do have a more substantial pharmacy area within the store, they only have so many registers to be able to be using, so we're looking at expanding those opportunities to even bring more people in and help the flow of traffic go even more smoothly," said Giant Eagle public relations manager Jannah Drexler. Drexler says customers should anticipate some store remodeling and expanded pharmacy hours at some locations. Plus they're actively looking to fill 200 pharmacy jobs, with 92 posted on the website already, including 38 full-time and 54 part-time. "It's atypical that wait times are so long, even with increased traffic. But it's just, I think, a lot of the novelty for folks that are coming over from Rite Aid," Drexler said. Giant Eagle purchased the prescription files from 78 Rite Aid pharmacy locations, so that's a big influx of new customers. They hired 190 Rite Aid team members, but many can't start yet because they're working through the closure of their Rite Aid store and then training at Giant Eagle. "So we're really just now starting to have some of those folks join in the store rotations and then the schedules. So we do anticipate that making a pretty big impact over the coming weeks as we start to work these newly hired and trained team members in," Drexler said. Customers both new and old should give the pharmacies as much heads-up as possible, and when you're filling a medication that requires an insurance reauthorization, like for any controlled substance like AHDH medication, keep in mind it could take longer. Drexler says while they're beefing up the staff, pharmacists remain focused. "We want to make sure that our pharmacists are not in a position to be rushing through anything, to make sure that patient safety is at the forefront. So unfortunately, in this situation, that does sometimes mean that there is just a little bit longer of a wait, but ultimately we think that the patient safety piece of this needs to always be the top priority," Drexler said. Giant Eagle says to give as much lead time as you can, but if you do need a prescription filled same day or on the spot, engage in a conversation with the pharmacy. She also said to call the customer care line or talk to the store's leadership team if you see anything happening in the store, good or bad, as they work through this increased workload.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Giant Eagle taking prescriptions from another wave of closing Rite Aid stores
Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Giant Eagle has released another list of locations that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid stores. Giant Eagle in May announced that it will acquire customer prescriptions from nearly 80 Rite Aid locations, which are closing after the drugstore chain filed for bankruptcy again. On Monday, Giant Eagle released the names of 15 additional Rite Aid locations that will have their prescriptions transferred to Giant Eagle pharmacies, with the changes taking effect this week. Giant Eagle said prescriptions will automatically be sent to the closest stores, and Rite Aid customers will be told about the change. Rite Aid customers who want to go to a different Giant Eagle location can. Customers who don't want to use Giant Eagle can transfer to another retailer, either before the effective transfer date through Rite Aid or after through Giant Eagle. "Their prescription information that they house in those stores, due to regulatory reasons, has to have another designated home," Giant Eagle spokesperson Jannah Drexler explained in May. Two Rite Aid stores will become standalone Giant Eagle pharmacies, but Giant Eagle hasn't released the locations yet. These Giant Eagles are taking Rite Aid prescriptions next For lists of Rite Aid locations that have already transferred their prescriptions to Giant Eagle, click here, here and here. Rite Aid Giant Eagle Giant Eagle address Effective date 407 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902 Goucher Street Giant Eagle Pharmacy 344 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905 June 24, 2025 135 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142 Wilmington Road Giant Eagle Pharmacy 3230 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105 June 24, 2025 100 Franklin Street, Mercer, PA 16137 Wilmington Road Giant Eagle Pharmacy 3230 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105 June 24, 2025 503 Clifton Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 McMurray Market District Express Pharmacy 2840 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 June 24, 2025 2655 E Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 South Side Giant Eagle Pharmacy 2021 Wharton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 June 24, 2025 1222 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 South Side Giant Eagle Pharmacy 2021 Wharton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 June 24, 2025 2150 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 South Side Giant Eagle Pharmacy 2021 Wharton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 June 24, 2025 6375 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129 Finleyville Giant Eagle Pharmacy 3701 Route 88, Finleyville, PA 15332 June 25, 2025 3210 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Cochran Road Giant Eagle Pharmacy 1717 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 June 25, 2025 517 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 Leetsdale Giant Eagle Pharmacy 5 Quaker Village Shopping Center, Leetsdale, PA 15056 June 25, 2025 600 William Marks Drive, Munhall, PA 15120 Waterfront Giant Eagle Pharmacy 420 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120 June 25, 2025 1700 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle Pharmacy 1901 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 June 26, 2025 2302 Sheffield Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 Aliquippa Giant Eagle Pharmacy 3113 Green Garden Road, Green Garden Shopping Center, Aliquippa, PA 15001 June 26, 2025 109 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont, PA 15139 Verona Giant Eagle Pharmacy 200 Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona, PA 15147 June 26, 2025 1200 Pittsburgh Street, Cheswick, PA 15024 Harmar Giant Eagle Express Pharmacy 2611 Freeport Road, Pitsburgh, PA 15238 June 26, 2025
CBS News
14-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Giant Eagle releases another list of stores taking over Rite Aid prescriptions
Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Rite Aid customers want to know next steps as Giant Eagle takes over some prescriptions Giant Eagle has released another list of locations that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid stores. Giant Eagle in May announced that it will take customer prescriptions from nearly 80 Rite Aid locations, which are closing after the drugstore chain filed for bankruptcy again. The plan was to roll the information out in "waves," with the first and second already announced. On Friday, Giant Eagle released the names of 21 additional Rite Aid locations that will have their prescriptions transferred to Giant Eagle pharmacies. The changes will take effect later this month. Giant Eagle said prescriptions will automatically be sent to the closest stores, and Rite Aid customers will be told about the change. Rite Aid customers who want to go to a different Giant Eagle location can. Customers who don't want to use Giant Eagle can transfer to another retailer, either before the effective transfer date through Rite Aid or after through Giant Eagle. "Their prescription information that they house in those stores, due to regulatory reasons, has to have another designated home," Giant Eagle spokesperson Jannah Drexler explained in May. These Giant Eagles are taking Rite Aid prescriptions next Rite Aid Giant Eagle Giant Eagle address Effective date 1799 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 Rochester Giant Eagle Pharmacy 111 West Madison Street, Rochester, PA 15074 June 17, 2025 4185 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 Donaldson's Crossroads Giant Eagle Pharmacy 4007 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317-2520 June 17, 2025 601 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Donaldson's Crossroads Giant Eagle Pharmacy 4007 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317-2520 June 17, 2025 3200 Oregon Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068 Lower Burrell Community Market Pharmacy 3220 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068 June 17, 2025 925 West Erie Plaza, Erie, PA 16505 Yorktown Centre Giant Eagle Pharmacy 2501 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505 June 17, 2025 847 Midland Avenue, Midland, PA 15059 Rochester Giant Eagle Pharmacy 111 West Madison Street, Rochester, PA 15074 June 17, 2025 111 North Plaza, Apollo, PA 15613 Lower Burrell Community Market Pharmacy 3220 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068 June 17, 2025 412 Broadway Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Moon Township Giant Eagle Pharmacy 5990 University Boulevard, Suite 4, Coraopolis, PA 15108 June 18, 2025 431 Commons Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 DuBois Giant Eagle Pharmacy 100 N Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801 June 18, 2025 4155 Ewalt Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Gibsonia Giant Eagle Pharmacy 400 Northtowne Square, Gibsonia, PA 15044 June 18, 2025 7345 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 Verona Community Market Pharmacy 1117 Milltown Road, Verona, PA 15147 June 18, 2025 201 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 DuBois Giant Eagle Pharmacy 100 N Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801 June 18, 2025 3730 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Brighton Road Giant Eagle Pharmacy 4110 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 June 19, 2025 3331 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602 Altoona Giant Eagle Pharmacy 181 Sophira Lane, Logan Town center, Altoona, PA 16602 June 19, 2025 802 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Cedar Avenue Giant Eagle Pharmacy 318-320 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 June 19, 2025 975 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335 Meadville Giant Eagle Pharmacy 18511 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA 16335 June 19, 2025 100 South Third Street, P.O. Box 276, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 Meadville Giant Eagle Pharmacy 18511 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA 16335 June 19, 2025 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Village Square Market District Pharmacy 7000 Oxford Drive, Village Square, Bethel Park, PA 15102 June 20, 2025 201 Devine Drive, Wexford, PA 15090 Township of Pine Market District Pharmacy 155 Town Center Drive, Wexford, PA 15090 June 20, 2025 94 June Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 Roaring Spring Giant Eagle Pharmacy 510 S Route 36, Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1629 June 20, 2025 200 Greater Butler Mart, Butler, PA 16001 Moraine Point Giant Eagle Pharmacy 700 Moraine Pointe Plaza, Butler, PA 16001 June 20, 2025
