FAQs Thanks goes to Zilly and neekyme for starting these.

What is a SCR?
SCR stands for Single Check Rebate, RiteAid’s monthly rewards/rebate program.

How does the SCR program work?
Sign up online either from the link on the main RA website http://www.riteaid.com or directly at https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/
You are allowed ONE account per ADDRESS
You can request your check ONCE per rebate month. It is a SINGLE check rebate - all the rebates you are eligible for during a rebate period will get lumped into ONE check. If you request your check before the end of the rebate period and then buy something else with a SCR, you will not be able to add it on to your account.
You can either enter the receipt information online throughout the rebate period (easiest and quickest way to receive your rebate) or mail in your receipts at the end of the rebate period (takes longer to receive your check).

When do I submit my rebate?
Throughout the month as you make purchases, enter your register information on the website, or keep an envelope for mail submissions. At the end of the rebate month, request your rebate by clicking the “request rebate” button. DO NOT request the rebate if you are planning to make any more rebate purchases that rebate period, as you are only allowed one submission per rebate month.

I want to get two of the same item—will I get two rebates back?
Check the limitations for that item. Most of the SCR rebates are limited to one item per account.

The sales ad says limit one, but the SCR directory says limit two - which is it?
Always go by the ONLINE rebate directory. The information given online seems to trump both the printed sales ad and the printed SCR directory.

I submitted my receipt but I don’t see my rebates?
It typically takes 48 hours for a rebate to show up in your “Detailed Status” after you have submitted it, although sometimes it may be a little faster. If you have waited 48 hours and your status for that receipt still says “The following receipts are waiting for data from the store,” then something could be wrong (e.g. you bought the wrong item, or you bought it during the wrong dates, or you entered the information incorrectly) Check that you entered the transaction information correctly first. If you made a mistake, simply enter the information again, as though you were entering a new receipt. Check that you purchased the correct brand, size, and flavor using the online SCR directly. If everything looks correct and you're still not seeing the rebate showing as cleared, then call the hotline for assistance: 1-888-213-9920 (8 AM - 7PM EST). Also, it is good to check the current week's/month's thread - it could be a system wide issue.

Can I use a coupon on a SCR item? What if the item is free after the SCR?
If you have a coupon for an item that has a SCR, even if it is free after rebate (FAR), then definitely use it. You will get the full purchase price back, even if you used a coupon, thereby making a profit. Some items are free only after SCR AND a coupon, but the ad will usually be clear about this.

Does RiteAid take internet printable coupons?
Yes, the new policy is to accept IPs (internet printables) up to and including a $5.00 face value..

Does RA have store coupons like CVS and Walgreens? If so, can you combine them with manufacturer’s coupons (MQs)?
RA does produce its own coupons and releases them either in the weekly flyer, online, or in a separate pamphlet/booklet. So long as the barcode of the Rite Aid coupon starts with a RC48 or RC49, they CAN be combined with a manufacturer's coupon. The value of the combined coupons can NOT exceed the price of the item though.

Can I use more than one like RAq (Rite Aid Coupon) in a single transaction?
RA coupons almost always state, “limit 1 per customer.” Thus it is very YMMV on using two or more in a single purchase. While the register will accept them, the cashier definitely may not. You must have one coupon for each item, they do NOT work like a Walgreens coupon where you only need one coupon no matter how many of said item you are purchasing.

Can I use a coupon if it is worth more than the item purchased?
YMMV - Depending on the cashier. Some will allow it, some will adjust it down, and some will refuse it. The corporate policy is to NOT accept any coupon valued at more than the retail price of the item. The register will allow it though without issue.

When the SCR requires a certain purchase amount, is that before or after coupons?
Before coupon amounts are used to determine if you have met the required purchase amount. In special circumstances, you can even use items that generate individual rebates toward that threshold AND the before rebate/before coupon price is used toward the total. For example, if there were a combined rebate for $25 back on $50 in Proctor & Gamble purchases and an individual offer for free Crest after $2.99 SCR, these MAY overlap so that you spend $1.99 on Crest after a MFC, get $2.99 back on the individual rebate, and a $2.99 credit toward the larger deal. Keep an eye on the weekly/monthly threads for examples of this.

When the SCR requires a certain purchase amount, does the 'Free' of a buy one get one free promotion count?
No. Only the amount of the 'buy one' will count towards the purchase total.

When the SCR requires a certain number of products to be purchased (Buy 3 get a $X.xx SCR), does the 'Free' of a buy one get one free promotion count?
Yes.

RiteAid has an item on sale for Buy One, Get One Free. Can I use coupons on both items? Can I use a B1G1 coupon to get both for free?
Yes. This is explained in the new coupon policy found in the above link. You can use 1 coupon per item, so long as the value of the two coupons does not exceed the value of the item purchased. You can use one BOGO coupon to get both items free.

If a rebate requires buying multiple items do you have to buy them all in one purchase (e.g. I need 3 mouthwashes and can only find 1 or 2 at each store)?
No, you may purchase these in separate transactions and enter each receipt separately. The website will combine them and let you know when you've purchased enough to earn the rebate.

Can I combine the SCR with a manufacturer's rebate and get both?
Sometimes you can double/triple dip on a manufacturer's rebate if RA has one as well. You can submit online for the RA rebate and keep your receipt to submit for a manufacturer's rebate.

Can I buy my items at anytime in the month?
Pay attention to the rebate dates--they are critical. Many of the rebates are valid for just a week and not the entire month. Also, the month doesn't begin and end neatly on the 1st and 30th/31st. Often a new SCR cycle straddles a couple of months.

When it says certain stores in CA and NV, does it mean the rebate is only good there?
No. This is a confusing bit of wording on RA's part. It just means that in these states, and the specified stores, the monthly/weekly deal cycle is a bit different than the rest of the country. Instead of running Sunday-Saturday, those stores run their deals Friday through Thursday and you need to buy during that time frame. Confusing, but it only affects a minority of stores.