Lakes Region Pharmacy

[livinthedream]

I've had the third bad experience with the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Meredith. The medication I need is required to sustain my life. Is the Pharmacy at Hannaford any better? Is there a local pharmacy other than a chain?

[FlyingScot]

I have found Walgreens (Wolfeboro, Ossipee, and I assume elsewhere) to be very good. The advantage of a chain is that when you travel, your prescription travels with you. If you forget your pills, the local branch can tide you over.

[Grove84]

I have traveled to the lake only to realize I was short on my medication. I was able to get a refill at the above CVS with no issues

[8gv]

We have moved our prescriptions from RiteAid to Hannaford.

They have done well.

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Hannaford in Meredith has done a great job for us, even when they have had to call an out of state pharmacy re a refill. Very reliable team.

[Mr. V]

Consider Amazon for Rx.

[Hillcountry]

I have been using Rite-Aid, Bristol for years without issue…that said, the Tilton/Franklin store shut it’s doors not too long ago.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Consider Amazon for Rx.

Personally, buying everything through Jeff Bezzos gives me heartburn.

[MeredithMan]

I don't get prescriptions at Meredith Rite Aid, but we do shop there for the occasional health and beauty item. I went in there about a month ago to get shaving cream or something, and the shelves in the whole place were barren. Looked like the photos from the Soviet Union stores in the 70's. I asked the cashier what was going on, and she said that because of their bankruptcy and re-org, it is difficult to get inventory. So there's that...

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

I don't get prescriptions at Meredith Rite Aid, but we do shop there for the occasional health and beauty item. I went in there about a month ago to get shaving cream or something, and the shelves in the whole place were barren. Looked like the photos from the Soviet Union stores in the 70's. I asked the cashier what was going on, and she said that because of their bankruptcy and re-org, it is difficult to get inventory. So there's that...

I was in the same store a few days after the 4th of July and noticed the same sparse selections on the shelves. I said something to the clerk and she blamed it on the 4th of July Holiday business and they hadn't had a chance to replenish their shelves yet.......

Sadly Rite Aid may never emerge from Bankruptcy this time around, however many of their locations are ripe for being snatched up by CVS or Walgreen's.

Only time will tell what will happen.

[MeredithMan]

Drove by this morning and a bunch of "store closing" signs next to the road. Not surprised. I do hope, however, that CVS or Walgreens goes in there.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Drove by this morning and a bunch of "store closing" signs next to the road. Not surprised. I do hope, however, that CVS or Walgreens goes in there.

I heard the same at the Hannaford check-out, and there was a subtle promotion of the Hannaford pharmacy during the discussion.

I've used them before and found them to be very good.

I now use Walgreens, Laconia, just because that's what I use in SF.

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Personally, buying everything through Jeff Bezzos gives me heartburn.

Agreed.

His yacht Koro has a crew of 40 deck hands.

I'd try the Rexall pharmacy in downtown Meredith.

[bobkatfly]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

I have found Walgreens (Wolfeboro, Ossipee, and I assume elsewhere) to be very good. The advantage of a chain is that when you travel, your prescription travels with you. If you forget your pills, the local branch can tide you over.

My family has had a lot of issues with both of the Walgreens you mentioned. Long lines, lost or misplaced prescriptions, delays due to insufficient inventory. Had a few issues with Hannaford's in Ossipee but not nearly as bad as Walgreens. Overworked in Wolfeboro for sure.