Rite Aid

Rite Aid Corporation
FormerlyThrift D Discount Center (1962–1968)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
Founded1962; 64 years ago (1962)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
FounderAlex Grass
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, ,
United States
Number of locations
2,288
Area served
United States
Products
Websiteriteaid.com

Rite Aid Corporation was an American drugstore chain based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, at its peak it operated more than 5,000 stores. By May 2025, it operated only 1,200 stores across 15 U.S. states and was the seventh-largest pharmacy in the U.S. when taking into account big box chain

The core business was the retail pharmacy, which sold prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, personal care items, and other merchandise. Some locations also featured services like clinics and photo departments.