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Pharmacy hours in Rhode Island

Chain coverage, standard hours, and holiday schedules for Rhode Island's major retail pharmacy chains.

Rhode Island chain coverage

Rhode Island is served by all of the major national pharmacy chains. The market mix is shaped by which regional grocery banners operate locally — Kroger and its banners (Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith's, QFC, Harris Teeter) dominate in some states; Publix anchors the Southeast; Rite Aid retains its strongest footprint in the Northeast and California. Below is what to expect from each major chain in Rhode Island.

CVS Pharmacy Monday–Friday 9:00am–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm Walgreens Monday–Friday 8:00am–10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm Rite Aid Monday–Friday 9:00am–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm Walmart Pharmacy Monday–Friday 9:00am–7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm Costco Pharmacy Monday–Friday 10:00am–7:00pm, Saturday 9:30am–6:00pm, Sunday closed Kroger Pharmacy Monday–Friday 9:00am–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm Publix Pharmacy Monday–Friday 9:00am–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am–6:00pm

Holiday hours in Rhode Island

Rhode Island pharmacies follow chain-wide holiday calendars. Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day are the two largest closure days; the only reliably open options are 24-hour Walgreens and 24-hour CVS pharmacies in the larger metros. The full state-level holiday breakdown is below.

Rhode Island chain savings programs

Every chain on this page operates the same loyalty program in Rhode Island as nationally. ExtraCare, myWalgreens, Rite Aid Rewards, Walmart+ Rx for Less, the Costco Member Prescription Program, the Kroger Rx Savings Club, and the Publix free generics list all apply. State-specific savings (such as Medicaid copay assistance and Medicare Part D plan finders) are also accepted at every chain.