The pharmacy chain is opening around a dozen stores this year that are about half the size of its traditional layout and have only a pharmacy
Rite Aid will continue to keep products with phenylephrine on their shelves, at least for now, a spokesperson tells ABC.
While the FDA has found that the ingredient is safe to use, many doctors have questioned phenylephrine's effectiveness for years.
Employees at two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States say harsh working conditions make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions, which could put the health of their customers at risk.
As Americans roll up their sleeves to get the latest COVID booster, some are being asked to pay out of pocket. But your vaccine should be covered. To help sort out this mess, Action News reached out to the insurance companies, the pharmacies, and the federal government.
Reductions will occur in "non-customer facing positions," primarily affecting its corporate staff.