I come to Rite Aid for 2 things-ice cream and rX; ok, maybe 3 things-nail polish. Did you know Rite Aid sells "Thifty" brand ice cream and they make hard to find flavors , like Chocolate Malted Crunch and Circus Animal (those pink n white cookies). This location is newly redone, it looks completely different now (2014). There's at least 3 familiar friendly faces, people that have worked here for years. read more

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Rite Aid is certainly an experience. After going through a rebranding process and a similarly impactful remodeling process, the overall atmosphere and purpose of Rite Aid still has not changed significantly. Someone I know often goes to Rite Aid to pick up their prescription medication there, and they have found it fairly consistent and relatively streamlined. However, Rite Aid is a pharmacy and still is a pharmacy, not a supermarket or a convenience store. Strategically placed shelves full of unorganized and overpriced goods line the sides of the store next to the path that leads from the entrance to the actual pharmacy. Excluding the over-the-counter drugs that would be fit to be in a pharmacy, all the other nearby products take up valuable space and maintenance costs. But only the most price ignorant people on the planet would ever buy these items, as they are often listed on a huge markup. Someone that I know very well once bought a small pack of 10 hot glue gun sticks for a project from the store for roughly $6 (This was in pre-pandemic times around 2016). When they got home and checked the prices online, they realized they had bought it at a rip-off price since a bulk bag of 50 hot glue gun sticks was roughly the same price on Amazon. Even common retail brands like Walmart and Target provided cheaper prices. No one besides the uneducated or the truly desperate is going to go buy anything else from Rite Aid besides medication, and leaving those overpriced products on the shelves is a waste of time and money to both the company and the consumer. read more

Terrible service, long lines, little information and extremely long waits. Last night dropping off, they took my prescription and disappeared for 10 min...not to fill it, just to see if they could. No information, no apologies, and then acted put out when I asked if I should stay or continue shopping while they filled it. Now, we've been waiting 35 min at the register with a long line behind us and no one at the counter, no explanation. I will NEVER try Rite Aid again! read more

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Cheap entertainment If you're short on cash, but still want some entertainment, just hang out at this rite aid late on a Saturday night- some nonsense is always going down. During the day this shopping center is pretty nice, but at night all the valley creepsters seem to find their way here. If I ever make a late night run for something, I know to be on high alert. The redeeming factor about this rite aid is it is getting a nice remodel and the employees can be friendly enough. Aside from that, you never know what type of experience you're going to have here. read more

I love tge Platt Pharmacy as it has been my local pharmacy for many many years, I would say over 2 decades now. Every time I have an interaction with the rep. named Anna my experience turns out very uncomfortable. It seems I cannot ask questions as she is impatient in her replies where other reps are friendly and give clear replies. I've literally tried smiling, being nice and skipped questions with her in the past. It's unfortunate that I feel this way evwrytime I end up dealing w her. read more

This rite aid has the best pharmaceutical staff that exists anywhere. I grew up at the Topanga branch and ventured into mom and pop pharmacies, later into Walmart, cvs and etc for different family members I picked up for. No way in any world do they match up to my rite aid pharmacy on platt. They are the most knowledgeable employees, obviously educated. They are attentive and so helpful!!! Never have to ask twice. If it's under the rainbow they will fix it for you with their super powers! And they are all sweet, courteous and easy on the eyes for you old boys out there. If you live close, this is the pharmacy you want to utilize. Always have and always will :)))) read more

This has to be the worst pharmacy. I made an appt. for the flu vaccine. I waited 25 (20 min. after my scheduled time) and finally left. They were not that busy, just very slow as I watched two individuals and an elderly couple be told their prescriptions weren't ready. The elderly couple before me was told it would be 15 min. They were still waiting when I left. One customer indicated she was informed if was ready two days ago. *sigh* read more

I'm a delivery driver and while I was out on my route my mask broke. I went in to buy a new one and was immediately scolded and humiliated by one of the cashiers. I didn't even make it two steps in before she started yelling at me in front of her line and kicked me out. I have never been more embarrassed walking into a business in my life. Unbelievable! How am I supposed to buy a mask if I don't have a mask?! I'm working!! read more

Wish I could give zero stars! WORST PHARMACY EVER....disorganized, rude and condescending staff. Anywhere but here!!

This Rite Aid was very safe and well-prepared for customers during this pandemic. Social distancing positions at check out were very clearly marked and the cashier was masked and very careful. The line moved quickly and I was in and out in a speedy fashion. It's good to know this establishment is taking COVID 19 seriously and values the health of its customers and staff. Well done Rite Aid! read more

How can I give it negative stars? The pharmacy is absolutely horrible. I waited 5 hours for them to fill the rx, then was told to wait another 10 min (which turned into 45. The older pharmacy tech was beyond rude, fortunately the younger one much more pleasant read more

Just another Rite Aid. Used to come by here a lot to get Thrifty ice cream cones in the summer. Dropped in recently one evening to grab a toothpaste when they had a special store coupon that made it free. There was no line, no wait times. In and out. Cashier was friendly, store was clean and organized. read more

The people who work in the pharmacy department needs to be re-trained properly. There's absolutely no excuse for them to be telling me my insurance doesn't work for my pain medication (which I just got out of surgery you really think I wanna argue back and forth?) because they couldn't do their job correctly and simply look for my profile. After going back and forth for an HOUR IN PAIN, the Asian lady after cutting me off every time I tried to speak, told me it doesn't matter what I tell her she can't help me just for her to turn around and apologize literally right after because she found my information. I've been a customer for many years and this was a giant inconvenience and I will never use a rite aid pharmacy EVER again. If she would've just listened to me the first time this wouldn't have been a problem. I feel embarrassed to have gone through this. read more

I have had a good experience with Rite Aid's pharmacy. I really appreciate Rachel--she's a pleasure and makes me smile! read more

Still a huge disappointment! MAN i miss the times when you could come in here for a ice cream scoop for under $.50. Anyway, I have used the pharmacy here and it's beyond words. I thought the pharmacy I go to now is bad. But each time I get bad service all I have to do is think about how bad this place was. Their pharmacy is not even worth writing about! The only reason I gave them 2 stars is because the service at the front has been getting better. There is always a line no matter what time your there. Lately they have been getting through the line faster and it SEAMS like they care a little more about what your doing. Don't even bother trying to find the layout of the store, It's lost in some matrix. It is so hard to find what you need here, but again they seam to be trying a bit harder to help you out in that area. Parking is fantastic here that is a massive plus! TIP - make sure you have your loyalty card or remember your number. The prices are absorbent unless you use your card. Then they will get a bit cheaper. Enjoy! read more

When I think of a corporate pharmacy that has a decent shopping experience, I think of CVS, but that's more about the esthetics of the store, rather than the service. I've found the service at most corporate pharmacies is just crap. The Rite Aid on Platt, is not the most esthetically pleasing shopping experience. I find the layout of the store to be rather confusing and merchandising, haphazard and jumbled. What I have found about the store is the service at the front has been consistently friendly and helpful. That's why they're getting three, rather than two stars. There's a young woman who I see every now and then and she's always outgoing and friendly. Always wants to make sure I'm getting my loyalty program discount even though I always forget my card. I don't really like going into Rite Aid's but I'll go into this one because of the people. read more

I've been going here for years and I've never had any issues. It's clean, well stocked, has pretty much whatever you can expect out of a drug store and the employees are friendly. Not much else to say.. read more

My 85 yr old Mom went to get Vodka at Rite-Aid in Platt village he slammed the reciet and the Vodka she asked for a bag and he ignored her so as she's walking out he told her to go drink herself to death I'm Pissed called the manager because she came home crying -- feeling annoyed.this JERKS name is Jason. read more

A pharmacist who is new at Rite Aid 6410 Platt Ave, West Hills CA would not refill my prescription that I have been getting FOR YEARS AT THE SAME LOCATION AND THE SAME DOCTOR INCLUDING LAST MONTH. She said she didn't approve of the dosage even though I got a pre authorization the same day as the refill request due to switching insurance plans. I don't feel that a pharmacist can contact my doctor to discuss my health and her opinions on my dosage. No prior pharmacist there has ever questioned this prescription and she saw my record showing years of the same dosage. I feel this violates HIPAA rules. This has caused extreme anxiety for no valid reason.The same pharmacist also allowed the wrong medication to be delivered on the same day for a different medical issue which can have an adverse effect taken with the prescription I had picked up the previous day. There were 2 medications prescribed and one was a gel. The one delivered is a capsule which may cause nerve damage when combined with the other. I spoke to my doctor who told me she did not authorize the medication yet the pharmacist put the blame on the doctor saying it was prescribed but cancelled. They are still liable for delivering the wrong medication and it is their responsibility to contact the patient to alert them not to take it if any mistake on their part occurred. I feel the pharmacist didn't like my complaint, therefore denied my prescription. read more

I picked up my daughter's prescription today in person. The service was unacceptable. The woman behind the counter was verbally rude. While I patiently waited for her to hand me the medication, she did other things, this was after the transaction had gone through - we were not waiting for the cash register; it was just me waiting for her. When I asked if there were any special instructions, I was rudely told to, "read the front of the package", which I will do; however, I don't believe this is the kind of customer service Rite Aid wants to be known for especially since there are so many other options in the marketplace. Also, I did read the sign about being kind and patient because of staffing problems, COVID, etc. I was patient, and I was polite. Being busy at work isn't an excuse for rude behavior. In the future, I will do my best to avoid using Rite Aid at 6410 Platt Avenue, West Hills, Ca 91307. read more

I wanted to recognize a young hard working young man. Who deserves employees of the month and a simple job well done . I am in this particular ride aid approximately 3 times a week for medication and my pain med Tito's vodka. And the day shift but the pharmacy on. I was late today and seen 7 to 8 people deep making me number 9. As I grew frustrated I saw him call for additional help. No response , he also recognized people holding stuff to place it on the counter. Alex slammed all nine of us as I yelled he needs a raise !! read more

I love this Pharmacy, there is a young lady behind the counter that is so very kind and courteous of my time. I don't know her name, I wish I had asked. She is always cheerful and keeps me informed of my prescription. read more

I love the ice cream they serve here, but I dread going in to buy it. There's nobody to man the counter, so one of the employees, who was most likely manning the cash drawer up front, has to come over to serve the inevitable line that has formed. Those employees REALLY don't like having to do that -- or anything else in the store, really. They're almost patently unpleasant, which makes going into Rite Aid a chore, unless you yourself are antisocial and looking for zero social interaction. read more

I've noticed that they remodeled ,this store on ,Platt and Victory, and the one on Topanga and Ventura, very earthy , clean, and a wide inventory ! They still have that awesome ,Thrifty Ice Cream. Both stores are open 24 hours. They are not dumpy at all ! It's light and airy ,the staff is friendly and helpful ! I think you'll be pretty happy shopping here. Easy parking at both locations ! read more

I just changed med providers and have never used this pharmacy so I thought I would try it. The person who first helped me at the counter was really nice but then the pharmacist came for a consult and was rude, short and it appeared I was a huge inconvenience to her. When I returned two days later to get my last of 3 medications there was a diff person worked the counter and she was rude not only to me but the customer in front of me and even small things like your welcome or a smile was absent. Super disappointed and I will now be finding a new pharmacy. No excuse for unfriendly behavior when ur in a service industry. read more

Looking for convenience, friendly, and helpful staff - found it! A very pecial THANK YOU to Manager Jorge for going the extra mile and assisting me with putting together a nice little ice cream party for my daughter's kinder class that was within budget and quite a hit!! I wasn't able to get s photo of all the kids wearing their ice cream parlor hats but they were adorable - Thank you SO much!!! read more

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I have been going to this Rite Aid for the last 15 years. Within the last couple of years they have gone down the drain. I am truly done with their pharmacy. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt but every time I do I come out disappointed. Last week was the fourth time they either meds up my medication or don't have it ready. After waiting, im told the medication is it's not available. It gets better, they proceed by telling me to go to the Calabasas location. I got smart and told them to contact them to make sure they had the medication. yep you're right, Calabasas did not have the medication. I decided to go to CVS less than half a mile away and got my medication with no problem. This is just terrible! Oh I forgot to mention, I was sent to the drop off lane and had to wait for approximately 10 minutes while the lady in the front kept on answering phone call after phone call. I couldn't believe it no acknowledgment. So I had to tell her let me know when she was ready to take me. My gosh! Get it together! read more

I love this place to get my Thrifty ice cream fix. However the lines are always long and they always seem to be understaffed. It takes a long time to check out. read more

Bad bad service with pharmacy. Medicine was promised 15 minutes. And then the pharmacist goes to lunch.????? read more

I like that all the employees are wearing masks and they were sanitizing areas that other people had touches. I really appreciate that, let me know that this is a safe place to shop. read more

It's hit or miss... Serves its purpose :) The buy one get one free on vitamins always gets me. (Though stock can get scarce) Oh, and they don't mind you using the bathroom! Always a plus. read more

The pharmacists are incredibly rude and condescending, especially the woman with black hair. I've had issues the past 3 times here. They call telling me that my prescriptions are ready, but when I go to pick them up the next day I still have to wait for them to be filled. The last time I was told it would be a 20 minute wait, however I was here for over an hour while the pharmacist kept trying to tell me that I didn't have insurance which is absolutely ridiculous because I had my insurance card in my hand. She even went as far as to claim that it wasn't a real insurance card. I had to ask for my prescription back several times so that I could get it filled elsewhere before they would give it back. And even then she was incredibly rude about it. Needles to say, I will not be spending another penny here. The quality of service is absolutely appalling. read more

Just went to this location with my mother and grandmother. We were looking for an adjustable cane for my grandmother. My mom saw a defective cane on the floor in the store. She told the store manager about it and the store manager didn't seemed to care and gave my mom the "it is what it is" type of response. My mom asked if they had any other ones and she said they didn't. My mom asked to speak to a supervisor and she said she was one.. so we go to check out. The cashier a young man named Brandon went to the back of the store to see if they had canes and magically they did! He was so helpful and went the extra mile. Isn't it funny how the store employees usually are the ones who seem to care and the managers don't? Hm read more

Pharmacist came out and yelled at my friend about getting a second insulin when that was her prescription. she lied and said her father called said only one when her father has nothing to do with this also yelled at me I'm not even part of the family just screaming at us not giving us her grandma's second insulin read more

I used to go here since I am local but I had a bad customer service issue with Niro and Barbara. I was treated terribly and went above their status which I received an apology by telephone. Hello, what about my dignity? My situation was handled improper and staff is in need to be trained correctly. Customers are ALWAYS right. The situation was concerning western union located in Rite Aid which I pay my mother's mortgage. I had all supporting documents. This was confidential and need to know basis. A line of other customers, strangers to me and, Barbara announcing she needed to know "why I was paying, why my mother couldn't pay, about my mother's disability, why I had so much cash" .. Niro as the store manager needs to be demoted starting from step #1 of training how he handled the situation. When employees are being compensated for their work of duty and time it must include to- learn, respect customers, do your job right regardless how simple or complicated the job responsibility is. Especially, when the business is called Rite aid .. should be called Wrong aid. read more

This place is terrible. The people at the front counter are are far from friendly. If you need help good luck. You will have to go on a hunt to find someone. Once you do find a "employee" they are far from helpful. The pharmacy if even possible it is worse than the front counter. I always call my prescription in ahead and it is never ready. There is always a line due to the slow pace of the staff. In my opinion stay away from this place. The last thing that you want is idiots dosing your meds. read more

Had a horrible experience here came in Friday 5/18 to drop off a prescription was told it would only take one hour to fill. Before I came back to pick up the medication I was told by the pharmacy they are backed up and it would take another 30 minutes to fill. After I had waited 30 minutes I arrived to the store to pick up the medication they told me to sit down it would take another 20 minutes which was already ridiculous. After waiting about 15 minutes I was then told by the pharmacist "Marco" that he was a replacement and he did not realize he did not have the medication in stock, to leave the prescription with him and it would be ready Monday. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and waited the whole weekend then when Monday arrived I spoke to the regular pharmacist whom I didn't grab her name and she told gave me her apologies which I respected and told me to give her till Friday afternoon to have it ready. Now as Friday arrives I call the rite aid not to be answered by a pharmacist but by a very ill mannered rude woman named "Nelli" she refused to answer any of my questions repeatedly raised her voice over the phone and hung up the phone on me. This is the worst experience I've ever had when it comes to a rite aid pharmacy and don't recommend anyone going back to them. There staff is disorganized, lazy, and just overall misinformed. read more

Follow up.....I called the store manager as I was driving away to share my experience. He informed me that what the girl in the pharmacy did was unacceptable and not store policy. He asked what exactly I needed and said he would personally go pull the item and have it waiting for me at the front desk if I came back. Awesome job and great customer service. read more

Someone neglected to put one of those peel-off UPC labels for scanning purposes, despite explicit directions on the packaging to do so, so we had to wrestle our collapsible gazebo / tent on top of the counter so that the cashier could read it (with zero help from customer service). Then the barcode scanner refused to work. So the salesperson started ringing up a different customer's purchases. Without telling us. She just walked away to another register after telling us the barcode scanner wasn't working. (Question: As the barcode scanner wasn't working, wouldn't you have had to ring up our purchase at a different register anyway? Sooo... What was the point of walking away without us?) The manager, an older gentleman, came to help out and tell a second employee what to do to take care of us. He was very nice and helpful, and he alone saved the place from getting 2 stars. +++++ Edit: The tent ripped upon trial set-up. It was still usable, but why keep it if it's so cheaply made? It might not hold up to more than a few uses, and we did not end up using it at all for its intended purpose, to provide shade during our outdoor wedding. read more

I hate this place!!!! Horrible long lines and always understaffed. Waited in line 15 minutes to pay for a stupid gift card. It's always like that here. Don't come here unless you have no choice. read more